Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games 2007

[escherblacksmith]

it was a great deal of fun, I didn't get there until almost 2pm. got to see the end of the caber event and the sheaf and 56# for height contests.

I am a little disappointed that there weren't more bands, but looks like they are trying to get sanctioned so more bands will be coming out, if that is the case.

Still, good time had by all, I have some pics, didn't occur to me to take shots of the resident booths . . . I'll see about posting them.

[LadyGriffin]

I was the lucky lass that got the Rabbit fur sporran from The Frugal Corner.

Very nice people there and a good selection. I did not get to the fair until a half hour after it opened and was shocked that no one had taken him up on his offer! I did have to run to the car to change into my kilted skirt to collect it though. <G>
My man was helping do some last minute set up near by so was able to come and pick out which one he wanted. He was VERY pleased and suprized.

I was also eyeing the budget bagpipes you guys had. He has hinted that he would like me to try to learn the bagpipes. Perhaps a set of smallpipes or parlor/fireside pipes for me. GHB are a bit loud for me at close range.
Does anyone here know much about the pipes and could answer a few questions? (or direct me to where I could go?) I do not want to take up space on this forum as it is for kilted issues.

Thanks again to the The Frugal Corner for the wonderful sporran!

Julie

p.s. The Minnesota Scottish fair has a good deal for those that are willing to put in a few hours help, anytime from the day before to the day after. A good cause and fun, too!

[billmcc]

Does anyone here know much about the pipes and could answer a few questions? (or direct me to where I could go?) I do not want to take up space on this forum as it is for kilted issues.

Julie,

You learn to play the bagpipes using a practice chanter. There are a few threads about learning to play the bagpipes in the General Celtic Music Talk section of the forum. Several X-Markers are bagpipers, including myself, and we would be happy to answer your questions.