Greetings from Indiana in the U-S of A :)

**MarkEvv** · 23rd May 13, 08:26 PM

Hi, Everyone.

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mark and I started learning to play the bagpipes a couple of years ago, just for fun. I'm Filipino with no Scottish heritage but love the music. I've been performing a bit here and there and so I've started to acquire some of the kit, as most people seem to expect it (although most people don't expect a Filipino bagpiper!). In any event, I've taken a liking to wearing the kilt so I'm looking forward to learning from the folks here.

Best regards to all,
Mark

**egreen_1979** · 23rd May 13, 09:40 PM

Hey a fellow Filipino in Indiana who plays the pipes! I'm not alone...small world. I'm half Scot half Filipino from nw Indiana. Been piping for a year now. Welcome aboard, prepare yourself for all the "you don't look Scottish" comments.

**MacGumerait** · 23rd May 13, 10:29 PM

Welcome to the rabble Mark ! I'm from south central Indiana . Also , greetings to you egreen . It seems we have the state covered , north , south and in the middle .

**Father Bill** · 24th May 13, 03:32 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

**Grizzly** · 24th May 13, 04:11 AM

Welcome from Southampton UK.

**Spartan Tartan** · 24th May 13, 04:16 AM

from Rhode Island.

**Chas** · 24th May 13, 04:55 AM

Hello Mark,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**tulloch** · 24th May 13, 05:31 AM

Welcome from the highlands of Central Massachusetts from another relatively new piper. Great, isn't it?

**MarkEvv** · 24th May 13, 05:45 AM

I didn't know there were any other Filipino pipers in Indiana! You might have seen this link already for a piper in the Philippines: http://www.pinoypiper.com/ I have a friend who calls me "his favorite Filipino bagpiper". The thing is, I'm the only piper he knows

And thanks to MacGumerait, it looks like we have the whole state of Indiana covered!

Originally Posted by egreen_1979

Hey a fellow Filipino in Indiana who plays the pipes! I'm not alone...small world. I'm half Scot half Filipino from nw Indiana. Been piping for a year now. Welcome aboard, prepare yourself for all the "you don't look Scottish" comments.

**kiltedrennie** · 24th May 13, 05:45 AM

Welcome from Michigan!

I'm kilted for a casual work day. On the way in, I stopped at a local coffee shop and got the second most frequent question from a patron: "Where are your pipes?" Sad to say I don't play.

I say, "More power to ya!"