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If I could remember my college French, I was going to ask the seller the year they were made. I also wondered if Froment used makers marks or other distinctive features that would make it easy to determine the authenticity and/or age of the set. All the sets I've seen (not many, 3 or 4) have his na...

Happy Christmas from me also

73 from Steve (ham call: M0RNA)

geoff wooff wrote:It is entirely possible to find leaks without using Smoke. A Stethoscope is a handy thing for detecting leaks by the noise and definatelyhealthier than the smoke method!

What a good idea. I've got an old stethoscope which has now been repurposed.

The South Downs Uilleann Pipers (UK) are pleased to annouce details of their second piping tionol. The tionol will be held on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May 2014 in the tiny, but beautiful village of West Chiltington, near Pulborough in West Sussex (UK). Guest piper/tutor will be Neillidh Mulliga...

Outstanding work!

Cracking playing and beautiful tone

Please could you tell me what the first tune is called?

Best wishes to Chris

Ordered a copy....looking forward to reading this

I think its for making bridles. Little ring shaped slices would be cut with a knife to form a ring. The silicone tube will have a degree of stretch, and I guess it has to be worked onto the drone and slid into position. Basically an alternative to a traditional hemp bridle.

For me its learning the fiddle (Irish and Cajun), amateur radio, reading and reedmaking. I don't get nearly anywhere near the time I would like to do all these things though.

It depends on how much time is available to me. During the working week, a practice session might be as short as 20-30 mins. At the weekend, a practice might last 2 to 3 hours.

Have you tried using a shoulder strap? Using one allows the reg positions to be moved a little by adjusting the position of the left shoulder. It may make things a little easier.

tritaffy wrote: Steve is a very patient teacher and is generally underused so you could get a lot from Steve as he is a very talented piper.

aww, thanks Mei

There is video footage of Willie's funeral in Milltown here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhTD4WnHqo8

'Uilleann Grease. Pipers use it to lube their fighting sticks'