Seen this morning

[Packhound]

You definitely would not see that around these parts. The only time you see bagpipes is a reenactment or the highland games in Greensboro.

[macwilkin]

Todd you are quite right but that should not be a surprise as the 48th are Toronto's Highland Regiment.

What about the Toronto Scottish?

T.

[McMurdo]

Of course you are right again Todd, now who lives here again? You must remember though that the 48th were Toronto's first Highland Regiment. If anyone wants more information on the 48th you could check here or here

For the Toronto Scottish check here

[Riverkilt]

Boy, when I saw the first pic I thought it was taken in Flagstaff, Arizona. Not uncommon to see pipers in the alleys warming up for a downtown performance. Must be the acustics of the alleyway that pipers like....??

Ron

[cessna152towser]

Excellent pics; nice to know that piping is alive and well in Toronto.

[Frank McGrath]

Many years ago, when I was in college, we were sitting in the cafeteria one afternoon playing poker and listening to Maggie may for the 4,978th time, I heard what I thought was pipe music. I got up from the table and wandered out to the music building. There was a piper playing facing the wall. I guess I stood there for an hour listening. I had never seen a piper before. I just happened to turn around and there was at least 50 people standing with me. When the piper stopped and droppedthe mothpiece, the crowd erupted in applause. He was visibly shaken at the reaction. I don't think he expected the crowd. I never saw him again. Maybe we drove him inside. Man, I just love the pipes.

[Frank McGrath]

Many years ago, when I was in college, we were sitting in the cafeteria one afternoon playing poker and listening to Maggie may for the 4,978th time, I heard what I thought was pipe music. I got up from the table and wandered out to the music building. There was a piper playing facing the wall. I guess I stood there for an hour listening. I had never seen a piper before. I just happened to turn around and there was at least 50 people standing with me. When the piper stopped and droppedthe mothpiece, the crowd erupted in applause. He was visibly shaken at the reaction. I don't think he expected the crowd. I never saw him again. Maybe we drove him inside. Man, I just love the pipes. And I have never been able to find Facing the wall on any CD. Ha Ha I know what you were thinking.

[Frank McGrath]

Many years ago, when I was in college, we were sitting in the cafeteria one afternoon playing poker and listening to Maggie may for the 4,978th time, I heard what I thought was pipe music. I got up from the table and wandered out to the music building. There was a piper, facing the wall, playing. I guess I stood there for an hour listening. I had never seen a piper before. I just happened to turn around and there was at least 50 people standing with me. When the piper stopped and droppedthe mothpiece, the crowd erupted in applause. He was visibly shaken at the reaction. I don't think he expected the crowd. I never saw him again. Maybe we drove him inside. Man, I just love the pipes!

[McMurdo]

I think so Ron, it seems to help, I am sure that a piper would be able to explain the reasons behind it.