sing this song

**Colin** · 23rd June 04, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by bubba

There's just something about Amazing Grace played on the pipes that just grabs your heart and squeezes tears from your eyes. Absolutely awe inspiring.

Kind of like a win for England against Portugal will be on Thursday

**Graham** · 23rd June 04, 08:47 AM

Oh dear, Colin, you and I need a serious talk. How can you possibly compare Amazing grace on the pipes with a game children play, kicking a leather bag of wind around a muddy field?

As you see, I am not a fan of sport, not any sport, it's all a waste of time to me I'm afraid.

**bubba** · 23rd June 04, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Graham

Oh dear, Colin, you and I need a serious talk. How can you possibly compare Amazing grace on the pipes with a game children play, kicking a leather bag of wind around a muddy field?

As you see, I am not a fan of sport, not any sport, it's all a waste of time to me I'm afraid.

The only sport I care much about is elbowing the bar and getting a pint.

**Colin** · 23rd June 04, 08:55 AM

I just didn't want to highjack Phil's innocent post about football , by adding hundreds of posts about how we all turn into weepy little girls when we hear the pipes being played. A true thing of beauty, I know.

I just wanted Phil (and England) to have their own little moment.

**macwilkin** · 23rd June 04, 10:09 AM

You know, I'll probably get stoned for saying this, but I really don't care much for Amazing Grace on the pipes...wait for it...no reenactments of St. Stephen here, please <grin>!

Number one, it's really not a "traditional" pipe tune per se -- the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards released the album with Amazing Grace on it back in the 1960's. Number two, I like Flowers of the Forest or Sleep, Dearie Sleep better as a lament.

But, it's a way of life now, so I've learned to accept it!

And as for fitba', GO ENGLAND! (If they lose, GO BRAZIL!)

Cheers,

Todd

**macwilkin** · 23rd June 04, 10:10 AM

I know, I know...it's the Euro matches, but I like Brazil anyway...

T.

**Raphael** · 23rd June 04, 04:58 PM

Phil, Will you be wearing your Team England football Jersey tomorrow?

**phil h** · 24th June 04, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

I just didn't want to highjack Phil's innocent post about football , by adding hundreds of posts about how we all turn into weepy little girls when we hear the pipes being played. A true thing of beauty, I know.

I just wanted Phil (and England) to have their own little moment.

thanx collin, there they go again adding culture into the mix again.