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Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on December 29, 2010 at 9:01pm

Jerry, the biggest issue in changing bags is obviously making them tite, just as on a leather Bag.. In the 1st generation gortex bags the drone stocks were fit into a rubber grommet and often these would leak by, which could be taped off, I Currently have 2 sets of shepards both with L&M leather bags and a set if mouth blow small pipes with leather, my newist set has a hybred zipper bag.. like the old school synethetic it just feels goofy, I Like the solid leather feel, even if it means seasoning ... ( I do all of them at one time.. )

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on December 29, 2010 at 8:38pm

Kevin from South Carolina there was an attempt, is the best way to refer to it, In fact there was a guy a couple years ago who was a transplant from Long Island or just around NYC I dont recall, who was either a member of this group OR the other Bagpipe group on FFNation, he was asking for advice and help, but never came back.. its not the easiest undertaking in the world But its not too hard considering 10 years ago Darrol's Band In Oregon was the only one in the NW now there are 12 or 15 groups in Oregon Washington , Idaho... and thats just a single region....

Comment by Jerry Morton on December 16, 2010 at 12:07am

I have to toss this out. I really wanted my old set of pipes working again so I decided to try something I have never done. I took the synthetic bag out of the new set I bought and tied it into my old set. Amazingly they don't leak. And the African Black Wood sounds better to my old ears than the rosewood. My own thoughts any way.

To all of you Brothers and Sisters Merry Christmas, be it a safe one.

Comment by Jay Nicholson on November 27, 2010 at 8:32pm

Richard, I hope there is video.

Comment by Richard Cline on November 27, 2010 at 8:14pm

our fire chief, one of our firefighters and myself marched in the city of palatka, fl. christmas parade last night as members of the ancient city pipes and drums. what a great night!!

Comment by Jerry Morton on October 8, 2010 at 6:33pm

After 35 years of being dormant and just going back to them, I can guarantee that there are a flock of weak muscles, especially in the face. My lovely bride was giving me a bad time until she picke 'em up and tried. She said she's got more respect for the pipes now

Comment by Kevin on October 4, 2010 at 4:45pm

i love the pipes. I would love to see if there is a band here in Charleston.If not get one up.

Comment by Jerry Morton on October 3, 2010 at 3:42pm

Aye, it 'tis. But stick with it and it will come. As I've gotten older (65) and the arthritis is trying to settle in the fingering gets a wee bit harder, but I keep doing it. Like you I'm glad they've got this group to hang out with. I have been asked to join the West End Fire Department Band in Paul, Idaho and I'm going to give it a shot. Might be after the first practice with them they may invite me to quit lol

Comment by Wilbert Kleijer on October 3, 2010 at 2:05pm

Thanks for the message Jerry,
I felt like a NONO. Fingering the chanter is hard to master.

Comment by Jerry Morton on October 2, 2010 at 9:55pm

Good Evening, I'm a probe here so please forgive me. I have just got back to playing after aproximately 35 years of not playing. I found a new set of pipes and they're in pretty good shape. Can't say as much for me but, I'm getting there. I have to echo the thoughts of the other poster to you newly taking up the pipes practic, practice and then ptractice some more. I started in 1963 playing. Thanks and hope to hear from you guys

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