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    Bagpiper Bob

    Introducing my Uncle Bob to the rabble.

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    Last week I traveled to Albuquerque to attend my nephews wedding. My nephew had always wanted a Scotland wedding, but was unable to travel. So my Uncle Bob decided to bring Scotland to my nephew. Being a bit of a clown (literally, for years he used to go to children's hospitals dressed as a clown), he made a 'costume' for the rehearsal dinner, including PVC bagpipes (he called it a multiple pipe kazoo) and a kilt. So, to the tune of Scotland the Brave, out he marched. It was quite the scene and lots of hearty laughs.

    And before of you ask, he called his creation the MacLaney tartan!
    "A veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." anon

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    He looks like quite the character, I bet he is a blast to have around.

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    Hahaha. He does look like a lot of fun.

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    is he left handed?

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    Looks like good fun, but I don't think the leprechaun costume would work on me.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    AHHH!!! My eyes! They burn!!!


    Haha, but seriously, that's really sweet that he'd do all of that for his son(?).

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    Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
    AHHH!!! My eyes! They burn!!!


    Haha, but seriously, that's really sweet that he'd do all of that for his son(?).
    Close, but nephew.
    "A veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." anon

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    And now for some other photos...

    The rehearsal dinner

    (L to R Uncle Bob in his MacLaney, Splash_4 in IOS box pleat, Mrs. Splash_4 in IOS Kilt Skirt, The bride to be, The groom in Black Stewart)

    The Piper and his Mom for the wedding


    The Wedding Party


    Hanging on to the bride, Scottish Style
    "A veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." anon

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    Hey Splash,

    Good to see everything went off fantastically! Excellent pictures. My congratulations to the Nephew! Thanks for sharing the goofy uncle as well, that's brilliant!

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    Great pictures. I'm glad everyone had such a good time.

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