Friday, 13 November 2009

Kilt?



This is what got me through adolescence, tormented angst ridden teenage years, and my early twenties!
If it wasn't for the hours of practice every day,
The endless marching,
The constant button and buckle polishing,
The precise ironing of pleats into my kilt and brath,
(I learned a lot from the Da here, and I still iron my own clothes, as he did!)
The immaculate whitening of my spats,
The discipline,
The friendship,
The love of music,
The camaraderie,
Well, I wouldn't be the man I am today.

Later on today I am taking the Youngest to meet with some old friends to see if she would be interested in carrying on the tradition.
I was a piper, though she is definitely drummer material.
Fingers crossed.
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21 comments:

  1. Pam13 November 2009 at 22:27

    How cool would that be if she decides to follow in your footsteps!?!

    I'll bet you look(ed) very handsome in your kilt... do you still have it? And your pipes?

    Thanks for that video... I *love* pipes and drums!

    (Let's see what Jimmy has to say about that!)

    xoxoxo

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  2. Jimmy Bastard14 November 2009 at 00:39

    Jimmy would say that it is the pride in being a Celt that bangs the drum even louder, and blows the bag even harder.

    Pony-doll, are you interested in blowing and banging?

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  3. savannah14 November 2009 at 04:45

    how exciting for both of you, sugar! thanks for the video, y'all know how much i love that sound! ;~D xoxoxo

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  4. debra14 November 2009 at 05:28

    I can see how sounds like these galvanized troops. Years ago, I was in Washington DC visiting a friend. We were walking near the National Cathedral late one evening. Out of the mist came the sounds of the pipers. I will never forget it.

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  5. Ponita in Real Life14 November 2009 at 07:44

    @Jimmy: What hotblooded girl isn't??? ;-)

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  6. @eloh14 November 2009 at 09:18

    Excellent, I have to go tell another piper about you.

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  7. hope14 November 2009 at 12:30

    I do love it when I learn more about someone in a post. :)

    Good luck to the youngest.

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  8. Madame DeFarge14 November 2009 at 13:52

    Oh, the undiluted joy of men in kilts. And if they have nice pipes, so much the better. Hope all is well with you.

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  9. Aunt Juicebox14 November 2009 at 16:32

    How awesome is this? I got your link from one of my favorite bloggers, elohssanatahw. I'm learning to play the pipes, and my daughter is learning the tenor drum.

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  10. mapstew14 November 2009 at 18:08

    Pam; She met with the guys today and is going to take a few days to decide. She has a "very busy schedule at the moment" for an eleven year old! I thing she might like it though.

    Sorry, donated the uniform & pipes to the band when I quit. Might be able to find some pics though!

    xxx

    Jimmy; Ya can't say better than that pal!

    Sav; It's been a while since I played, but I still love the sound. We'll have to wait and see if herself falls for it.

    xoxoxo

    debra; You either love that sound or hate it. I think it's a joy.

    xxx

    Pon; Ya wanna keep an eye on him, I see someone called Pam has been flirting! (1st comment!)

    xxx

    @eloh; Thanks for the introduction!

    hope; Always something new to learn about peeps! I learn more about myself every day.

    xxx

    Madame DF; You make a fella blush! Though I was well known for my piping skills!

    xxx

    Aunt Juicebox; A very good piping welcome to you! It's not an easy instrument to master, but with time, practice and dedication, well a person can make a wonderful sound indeed.
    Well done to you and your daughter. Come back again.

    xxx

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  11. underOvr (aka The U)14 November 2009 at 21:11

    Brother Map,

    Sounds like a great tradition to continue.

    All the best to you and yours.

    U

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  12. Clyde15 November 2009 at 03:51

    Nothing more regimented than a band
    A love of the pipes is bred into all who have the blood od the Celts---raises the hair on the back of my neck
    Pity its an old Egytian bag.
    I can see your bairn belting it out on thr drums

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  13. mapstew15 November 2009 at 16:59

    U; Thanks Bro, I would love it if she got the love for it like I did!

    :¬)

    Clyde: You Get It!

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  14. Ponita in Real Life15 November 2009 at 17:10

    Did you dig up any old photos of yourself in your kilt, Map? I'll bet you were a stylin' young man! xoxoxo

    Who is that Pam anyway??? It's my job to flirt outrageously with Jimmy... she's treading on dangerous ground.... ;-)

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  15. mapstew15 November 2009 at 17:40

    Pon; Yeah, I found some. Might just post!

    Pam? She Steppin' a bit far yeah?

    xxx

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  16. Ponita in Real Life15 November 2009 at 17:48

    Please do post them! :-)

    And yes, that girl is definitely steppin' too far!

    xoxoxo

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  17. mapstew15 November 2009 at 17:57

    Pon; On the way hon!

    xxx

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  18. Ponita in Real Life15 November 2009 at 18:03

    Thankyou!!! xoxoxo

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  19. mapstew15 November 2009 at 19:00

    The more I listen to this, the more I want to go back to it! Still sends shivers etc.....

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  20. Ponita in Real Life15 November 2009 at 19:31

    ... then do! You can do anything you want to, hon... really you can. :-)

    xoxoxo

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  21. mapstew15 November 2009 at 19:45

    Hey pon, you know, I was thinking the same meself!

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