I have not posted much for the last four months as I traded all of my internet time for a practice chanter. I joined a local pipe band and have been doing my best to learn to play pipes.

Last night, at the end of my lesson I was given the green light to order pipes. Today my wallet is empty and somewhere on the east coast (NJ, I think) a box is preparing to come my way.

I am told the real work is just beginning, but the jonesing is full on!