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    Quote Originally Posted by PiobBear View Post
    Yes, but it was the Irish that invented the bagpipes and gave them to the Scots.

    The Scots never discovered the practical joke.
    I never get tired of hearing that one! :mrgreen:

    Of course, my all-time favourite bagpipe story, reportedly true:

    "Need reinforcements for rescue -- please send six tanks or one piper!"
    -- Canadian officer, Italy 1944

    Cheers,

    Todd

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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
    "Need reinforcements for rescue -- please send six tanks or one piper!"
    -- Canadian officer, Italy 1944

    Cheers,

    Todd
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