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2nd December 15, 12:46 PM
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Hello From Glasgow
I guess I should start off by saying I'm not a native Glaswegian. More to the point, I'm not even a native Scot. I'm attending the University of Glasgow in a post graduate program, here from California most recently. Coming from drought stricken, heat wave embroiled California at the end of the summer was quite a reversal.
I've been lurking on this site for a couple months, thought it was time to log in and say hello.
The last time I wore a kilt was about 35 years ago as a member of my high school pipe band. I've been over to the UK a few times before. I got married at Kenilworth, which required my wife and I to spend about a month in country for the bands; we spent that time driving around mostly England, getting as far north as Dumfries, but no further.
I got the bug and decided I wanted to get a kilt to wear for Christmas this year. I'm on a student budget, so I didn't dive into the deep end for a regimental weight eight yard Kinloch Anderson. It'll be a 'standard' 13 oz in MacConnell (my mother's family) sourced through the good folks at McDonald Sporrans. I'll post pics when it arrives (getting close to the promised delivery deadline).
I also got the pipe bug again. I walked over to the College of Piping the other day and picked up one of their starter kits, and I've been playing with the chanter since. Funny how your fingers remember things. After 35 years not touching a chanter, I can execute a decent thrown on D without thinking about it. Reading sheet music again, though is going to be the biggest challenge. I'm going to start taking lessons down at the College in January when their new term begins.
I've also got a few questions that I'll throw out in the appropriate places; thanks for already providing many answers via the archives!
Chip
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2nd December 15, 12:55 PM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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2nd December 15, 01:00 PM
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Welcome from North Texas! Enjoy your new kilt and your re-connection with the pipes!
Sláinte from Texas,
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Man ˇ Motorcycle Enthusiast ˇ Musician
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2nd December 15, 01:21 PM
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Hello Chip!
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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2nd December 15, 01:21 PM
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Welcome from, er... some guy in Seattle. 
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2nd December 15, 01:49 PM
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Well met Chip. Glad you found picking up the pipes again has been easy. Welcome.
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2nd December 15, 02:06 PM
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Welcome, Chip, from a Glaswegian now living in the English midlands. I also was a student at Glasgow University many years ago. Hope you're enjoying life there!
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2nd December 15, 02:25 PM
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from a Paisley buddy (that town seven miles west of Glasgow).
Now living in Hawick in the Scottish Borders.
I obtained my law degree at Glasgow Uni, studied there 1969 to 1973.
You'll love Glasgow, with its friendly people, beautiful parks, vibrant waterfront and fine architecture.
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2nd December 15, 04:08 PM
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from Rhode Island!
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2nd December 15, 04:12 PM
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"We are all connected...to each other, biologically; to the earth, chemically; to the universe, atomically...and that makes me smile." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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