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I just may be forced to make a detour on my way back from Chicago!

I'll be in Chicago visiting family for the last half of march. I'd love to be there for this. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the date falls in my period of time in Chicago.

Cheers,
Mike

Just ordered mine. Can't wait.

Palm nut is great stuff, but a bit tricky to work with as far as getting pieces that are big enough for medium to large sized mounts. It's VERY hard, buffs very nicely, has the look of aged ivory, and as an added bonus smells quite a bit like maple syrup pancakes when being worked. The set I'm build...

I may be visiting family in St. Louis then, so maybe I can swing by for a day. I'd really like to check it out and meet some more pipers.

I am still recovering from lack of sleep and various cane harvesting related injuries. What happened? The cane was supposed to be so plentiful that you didn't even need to get out of the car to harvest it! I trust that the injuries were not serious and that you got a load of good cane. Nothing too ...

A great weekend indeed! I am still recovering from lack of sleep and various cane harvesting related injuries. Thanks infinitum go out to Gabriel and Eileen for hosting and to Larry and the gang for organizing this amazing event. It was great to see again everyone I knew and it was equally grand to ...

I'm riding down with Ted and Mr. Hubbert, so I'll be sure to convey the need for a reed cocktail. Garnished with some pretty little bridles and bellows-shaped umbrella.

Really looking foward to the weekend. See y'all on Friday!

misterpatrick wrote: When the chanter finally dies, just announce that it's out of batteries.

Yes, since of course the bellows are a primitive form of the Energizer Bunny's drum that unfortunately cannot keep going, and going, and going, and going....

If you are a member of this forum, could you please PM me. If he isn't a member here, does anyone know a way to get in contact with him. I am trying to get a hold of him on behalf of Michael Hubbert. Thanks.

-Mike De Smidt

I'm perfectly fine after a few, but the chanter starts hiccupping!

Sounds like a plan.

Been working on these, cuz I love them...

Jigs: Tiocfaidh Tu Abhaile Liom, Patsy Geary's(from M. O'Brien's solo cd), Willie's Single, Tommy Reck's Blackthorn Stick

Reels: The Donegal, The Salamanca, The Woman of the House

Flings: Willie Clancy's Fling

Set Dances: Rodney's Glory

Yes, Definitely get a hold of David Quinn. He knows his Rowsome equipment. Also, you may try getting a hold of Michael Hubbert, he is an excellent instrument restorer.

M&E is now sold. Tipple still available and now excepting best offers. Thanks.