Riverkilt - Irish Caubeen?

[PiobBear]

The Irish Regiments borrowed heavily from the Scots when they started forming pipe bands in the late 19th century.

Yes, but it was the Irish that invented the bagpipes and gave them to the Scots.

The Scots never discovered the practical joke.

[macwilkin]

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

[Nervous Jock]

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

Cheers,

Todd

sharp

[davedove]

Hmmm... I have a a nice diced glengarry, a royal blue balmoral, various berets, and a couple of driving caps. Perhaps I need a caubeen to round out my hat collection (somewhere the F-H.C.A.G. is frowning mightily and saying "Not Another Hat!" )

Now, you know, to properly accessorize one must have a different hat for each kilt.

If the ladies need different shoes for every outfit, why can't we have different hats.