Piper and Bubba

**highlander_Daz** · 13th February 08, 12:41 PM

Its sad to say Ive stopped talking to people now when Im pipeing, even in Scotland people ask daft questions, silly remarks youve heard a million times, its sad because im sure theres loads of nice people and intelligent questions to be asked but Im sick of the "bubbas" (whatever thye are) I play, be pleasant, draw my fee then leave. try and be a consumate professional.

**auld argonian** · 13th February 08, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

Its sad to say Ive stopped talking to people now when Im pipeing, even in Scotland people ask daft questions, silly remarks youve heard a million times, its sad because im sure theres loads of nice people and intelligent questions to be asked but Im sick of the "bubbas" (whatever thye are) I play, be pleasant, draw my fee then leave. try and be a consumate professional.

So what would the correct name for a Scottish "bubba" be, anyway?

...keep it clean....

Best

AA

**beloitpiper** · 13th February 08, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

So what would the correct name for a Scottish "bubba" be, anyway?

...keep it clean....

Best

AA

Neds, I guess.

**highlander_Daz** · 14th February 08, 06:40 AM

NEDS tend to be younger really, the girls are often called Sengas,
I suppose

empty heads
balloon heads
loons
dipsticks
dimwits
dunces
bleterers
numptys

etc.

in a moderated family geared forum its difficult to say

**mbhandy** · 14th February 08, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by JS Sanders

The pipes emerged without a scratch - not even a trace of DNA.

Good thing the drones didn't get damaged and it is always great to hear the after stories of such things and that the rest of the family was on your side.

MrBill

**highlander_Daz** · 14th February 08, 10:12 AM

The late Great Gordon Duncan once tripped off the stage after a performance, and broke his bass drone on his vintage Glens.

imortalised in Gordons tune "Break yer bass drone" and break yer fingers trying to play it!

**beloitpiper** · 14th February 08, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

The late Great Gordon Duncan once tripped off the stage after a performance, and broke his bass drone on his vintage Glens.

imortalised in Gordons tune "Break yer bass drone" and break yer fingers trying to play it!

I Love that tune! Wow, interesting how it got its name, thanks!

**highlander_Daz** · 14th February 08, 10:47 AM

To be honest Ron, I welcome people coming over for a chat and questions about the pipes Scotland and Highland wear I will gladly chat to people all day long, as a paid performer we are obliged to be polite and professional at all times, someone like you Ron with, Im sure very intelligent questions and opinins are ALways welcome.

However you get Rude and ignorant people in all walks of life and all circumstances, its just frustrating when your trying to entertain people , or in the case of a funeral, pay respects to a dearly loved relative for a bereaved family you get people making daft and frankly stupid comments.

Playing at a Funeral in particular is very difficult, ive seen people break down in floods of tears when you strike in with AG or Flower of Scotland ,they are litrally heartbroken, but afterwards they always say that the tune has helped them connect with their loved one and that tune will always give them a connection. there is NO other instrument that can stir that kind of emotion.

So Ron got talk to the piper they will appreciate your appreciation

**beloitpiper** · 13th February 08, 02:26 PM

Just today, I played at a luncheon for the Beloit Federation of Women. My usual fee is somewhere between $100-$150 depending, but this time I settled for a free lunch and $25. Why? It's a group of senior women who wanted me to give a presentation about bagpipes. They were so nice and insisting that I couldn't say no just because of the money. I was treated so well, they all had really great questions and all of them were genuinely enthusiastic about me being there.

Plus, it was great exposure.....

**Riverkilt** · 14th February 08, 10:27 AM

Thanks Steve,

You've helped me understand something. When I've encountered pipers I've not talked to them. Have stood back and listened and when I left given them sort of a thank you salute and smile. But I've never gone up and spoken to them.

Was worried I was being rude, even unappreciative. But hearing the piper stories here seems that's the right way to do it after all.

And, you pipers seem to have much more self-control. I'm sure, were it me I'd be quick to give the rude the common two word response to rude intruders.

Ron