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by upiper71
Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Is Na Piobairi Uilleann a 26 County organisation??
Replies: 36
Views: 5681

Northern Ireland musicians...Here's one I've recently added to my collection. Pretty darn good BTW.

http://www.rhapsody.com/album/soundneig ... ernireland
by upiper71
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Let's dream a little...shall we? $40,000,000
Replies: 44
Views: 7603

A 35 yr old.manager & his wife won here at my work by themselves won the $27M lottery last May.
Lucky @#$%^#$! I'm happy for him though.
Talk about Freedom 35!!
by upiper71
Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: museums
Replies: 30
Views: 4566

I had an opportunity to measure a set of Lowlands a while ago in the McCord in Montreal with any hesitations from the curator, as long as I made the appointment & politely say 'Please & Thank you'.

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by upiper71
Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:51 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Wow...
Replies: 35
Views: 5256

I disagree as well..no disrespect.
I'm a big fan of Mikie and his playing, and it's very wonderfully played..simply put!

Daryl Mc
by upiper71
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Word from Benedict Koehler
Replies: 37
Views: 8372

Thanks for the post.

I hope you get better soon Benedict.

Best regards,

Daryl Mc.
by upiper71
Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Ontario Pipers club anyone?
Replies: 95
Views: 10476

Re: Re Ontario Pipers club anyone?

Love it ':D' Us Uills have more sense . I am a proud member of the Quebec club We could call it the Upper Canada pipers club ':lol:' I think a Feb meeting is a great Idea. I was thinking of holding it at 401 Richmond at Richmond and Spadina Perhaps a Wed evening? Views anyone Count me in too Steafa...
by upiper71
Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:48 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Club practice set
Replies: 18
Views: 1730

Wow, six loaner sets ... Can anyone in the BC club let me know how well this scheme is operating? How successful is it in attracting new members? Any particular problems? The BC pipers' club is what got me going on the pipes. I knew a couple of pipers from the local sessions where I dabbled at the ...
by upiper71
Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:26 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Broadband (VoIP) phone services: too good to be true?
Replies: 58
Views: 3417

I hate the cell phone culture, where you need to be reachable wherever you go Man, I am so with you on this! djm Hey gang, I have VoIP at the house, I like the lower-cost of it compared with regualr telco's. Audio quality is not like you'd get with telco but, you do get what you pay for. The All-in...
by upiper71
Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:56 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Jerry O'Sullivan concert in Montreal
Replies: 9
Views: 1163

Hey Daryl, I'm always thinking about the uilleann.ca site. Soooo many plans, and sooo little $. Next year is the big one though, so stayed tuned. How're the house renos going, and about that whip - do you think that's too much information for this board? 8) Reno's are going good - it's trying to fi...
by upiper71
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:05 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Jerry O'Sullivan concert in Montreal
Replies: 9
Views: 1163

Just having you on PJ. Thanks for the info, sorry I can't be there! All the best, PR Hey Paul, Don't feel too bad! I live in the WestIsland, and I told Alan I couldn't make it out since I've had so many renovations in the house to do. The wife was crackin' the whip. Best Regards, Daryl P.S. Who do ...
by upiper71
Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: An Piobaire - centrefold!
Replies: 10
Views: 2278

Re: An Piobaire - centrefold!

Well, I think this is my first centrefold - as it pertains to pipers anyway! :P My image has the honour of staples in the fold in the current edition of An Piobaire - Mick O'Brien and Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh in Toronto at the Chris Langan weekend last April. I'm feeling a little vaklempt! Talk among...
by upiper71
Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: A warning for East Durham
Replies: 37
Views: 5910

djm wrote:
upiper71 wrote:Next time I'll pay the extra cash to find an immaculate place.
I would suggest the Holiday Inn-Midtown next time you're in TO for CLW. Only a few blocks walk away, and you can come and go as you please.

djm
Uh huh..yep.. At least you can't see them there. :lol:
by upiper71
Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:00 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: A warning for East Durham
Replies: 37
Views: 5910

I have a small story to recount similar to Pat's but on a smaller scale. I went to the CLW 06' in Toronto, and stayed at a B&B (1st & last visit), stayed at the session until 1am Satuday morn, arrived at the B&B around 1:25-1:30am. Turned on the lights in the room, immediately following...
by upiper71
Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:00 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: A warning for East Durham
Replies: 37
Views: 5910

I have a small story to recount similar to Pat's but on a smaller scale. I went to the CLW 06' in Toronto, and stayed at a B&B (1st & last visit), stayed at the session until 1am Satuday morn, arrived at the B&B around 1:25-1:30am. Turned on the lights in the room, immediately following...