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    James MacMillan is offline Membership Revoked for repeated rule violations.
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    Yea - when I get a reaction (and usually I get no reaction at all) it seems to be that I play the pipes. I don't play them - don't know how, never tried. I do, however, like to listen.

    I have found one really good use for my pipe cd's in the pick-em-up truck. They are the absolute perfect counter attack to the really loud rapper music coming out of the car next to me at the stop light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    I have found one really good use for my pipe cd's in the pick-em-up truck. They are the absolute perfect counter attack to the really loud rapper music coming out of the car next to me at the stop light.

    Good to see I'm not the only one who does that ;)

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    Been my experience that many folks who ask me if I'll be playing the bagpipes are honestly hopeful they've found some to listen to.

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    Ask them if they play the steel guitar. Isn't everyone in Levi's a country musician?
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    Quote Originally Posted by emolas View Post
    Ask them if they play the steel guitar. Isn't everyone in Levi's a country musician?
    Ha ha. That's great.

    It's something awkward though to hear the same bagpipes remark over and over again from people who think they are witty. A test of patience sometimes ... lol.

    On days when I feel like I've had enough, I just tell them in a serious tone that I'm trying to get a Section 8. My elders get the MASH joke.

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    The other day at Trader Joes a younger fellow was my cashier. He looked at my attire and asked me if I played the foghorn...



    I let him know that I sadly didn't have a lighthouse.

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    What No Lighthouse

    I let him know that I sadly didn't have a lighthouse.

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    The car dealer's wife's comment might sound idiotic to you, but really, what else did you expect? It's not like this is Scotland where a kilt is not given a second glance. And her comment is not stereotypical. For North America her comment is perfectly reasonable given that probably the only time she (and most people) see kilts, they're being worn by bagpipe playing persons.

    Look at this as an opportunity to educate, and bring awareness. Who knows, maybe you'll convert the car dealer and get big car discounts.

    /wishes car had a cd player to play bagpipe music at traffic lights.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by emolas View Post
    Ask them if they play the steel guitar. Isn't everyone in Levi's a country musician?
    That's priceless!

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    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    Yea - when I get a reaction (and usually I get no reaction at all) it seems to be that I play the pipes. I don't play them - don't know how, never tried. I do, however, like to listen.

    I have found one really good use for my pipe cd's in the pick-em-up truck. They are the absolute perfect counter attack to the really loud rapper music coming out of the car next to me at the stop light.
    I've done that too. I actually had one guy roll his windows up at a stop light. Even without a big amp like they usually have, the pipes seem to be able to pierce the loud thumping of the rap. Notice I didn't call it music.
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