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26th April 15, 05:57 AM
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Bagpipes Under Threat in London
http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/bori...ipes-1-3754632
Not quite as alarming as the headline suggests. No plans to ban the bagpipes but there could be restrictions on where they could be played.
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26th April 15, 06:02 AM
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Not quite as alarming as the headline suggests.
Alarming enough; the article is correct in quoting those who see a "dismissive" attitude. Pipers are welcome on my front lawn any time when the sun is up!
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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26th April 15, 08:58 AM
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Note that this is all very political but two moderators haven't noticed because it's not US politics!
Alan
Last edited by neloon; 26th April 15 at 09:03 AM.
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26th April 15, 10:03 AM
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 Originally Posted by neloon
Note that this is all very political but two moderators haven't noticed because it's not US politics!
Alan
Not really sure I'd call it political, Alan but it is unfortunate that Boris only singled out the pipes as a piercing instrument - he could/should have included a few more examples if he was going to be specific, such as tin whistles, flutes and those catawauling eastern Europeans that used to infest the tubes!
To an extent, I think the location is quite significant, pipers, such as the one pictured in the article, playing on the bridges or open spaces, sound quite magnificent. Not so those choosing the tube stations or in close proximity to a number of buildings, where the echoes can sound a little discordant.
Absolutely no marks to Boris for diplomacy, though!
Regards, Sav.
"The Sun Never Sets on X-Marks!"
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26th April 15, 10:21 AM
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"Not really sure I'd call it political"
Have you read the comments?!!!
Alan
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26th April 15, 10:35 AM
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I can't help but agree with Boris that a set of pipes played close to, can be rather trying. On the other hand, pipes played from a range of three hundred yards or so, is just fine for my ears. Hyde Park would be perfect! Military pipe bands, combined with wind instruments are fine at any range.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 26th April 15 at 10:41 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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26th April 15, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by neloon
"Not really sure I'd call it political"
Have you read the comments?!!!
Alan
Indeed I have and taken them into consideration, Alan but I based mine on the original article and not the secondhand opinions of others. I also recall, when I had the misfortune to have to visit London regularly, that previous mayors, of all persuasions, have almost universally attempted to reduce or eliminate buskers from public places in London.
Your assessment differs from mine and we are fortunate to live (or used to live, in my case) in a country where our democracy encourages such discourse.
Regards, Sav.
"The Sun Never Sets on X-Marks!"
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