I don't know about you but some very odd things have been happening lately in my life.
We were in Scotland for the festivities. We were staying at a friend's house whilst he was away. He loves river fishing and keeps a large net by the door amongst his other gear. You know the one, a long wooden stick with a net at the end; like a butterfly net.
It was about two o'clock in the morning.
I was peacefully rehearsing playing the bagpipes at home when suddenly there was loud banging at the door and continuous ringing of the door bell as if it was pandemonium out there. I stopped playing the bagpipes and rushed to open the door. For some reason, I got hold of the butterfly net in hand.
It was my neighbour still ringing the door bell angrily.
"What is all that noise in the middle of the night?" he asked threateningly.
"It is you banging at the door and ringing the door bell!" I replied, "you're making all the noise."
"Not that," he shouted, "all that bagpipe playing. What's all that about?"
"I was practising playing 'Scotland the Brave' " I said.
"And why have you got a net?" he asked.
"Annette? I haven't got any Annette here. Only my wife and the family. They are all asleep, unless you woke them up with all your banging at the door. Who is Annette anyway?" I asked him.
He pointed at the net I was holding. "Oh ..." I said, "I thought you were my wife going shopping! Would you like a drink? I have some whisky inside."
He came in for a drink and advised me that I was playing the bagpipes out of tune. He revealed his family was from Scotland and offered to show me how to play.
About half-an-hour later there was a lot of banging on the door once again and the door bell ringing furiously. I left my neighbour playing the bagpipes and rushed to open the door.
It was two more neighbours. They said I was playing out of tune, and if I wanted they could show me how to do it correctly.
They came in and as I had a set of drums too they joined in trying to get 'Scotland the Brave' played properly on the bagpipes and drums.
With three bagpipes and a set of drums we made quite a band playing a variety of Scottish songs and tunes.
The funny thing about all this, is that the family did not wake up throughout. I found out later that they were all out shopping at the "24/7" mall.
If you have never visited Scotland, I suggest you do. I've enjoyed many a Hogmanay up there ... och aye!
Hi, Victor! This post of yours made me smile, thank you! I also quite like the pipes music.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see you here again, Ladka. Happy New Year.
DeleteThe pipes and drums do sound great, don't they?
God bless.
What a quirky and amusing story! It's incredible how miscommunication and a little bit of bagpipe playing led to a full-on impromptu jam session with neighbors. I love how you captured the absurdity of the situation while bringing Scotland's spirit into the mix. Also, the fact that your family was out shopping the whole time adds to the humor!
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this post Melody. Happy New Year to you and yours.
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Hello Victor: Cute post, thank-you for the video of bagpipes playing, I love the sound bagpipes make so very romantic.
ReplyDeleteThe only 24 hour place here is walmart which I do not shop at.
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You're right Catherine, the bagpipes sound so romantic. Driving up to Scotland, on the border between England and Scotland, very high up the hills in the clouds almost, there's often a lone piper there welcoming you to his country. We often stop for a while and admire the hills all around.
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...yesterday we learned that our 12 year granddaughter has stage 4 cancer!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear your heart-breaking news, Tom. I am praying for your grand-daughter and for you all. I cannot begin to imagine how you are all feeling. Rest assured of our prayers for you all.
DeleteI do love hearing the bagpipes, Victor, but maybe not when I'm trying to sleep - LOL! Prayers for Tom's sweet granddaughter, too. May God heal and bless her.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your prayers for Tom's granddaughter, Martha.
DeleteYes, I do love the bagpipes. I wish I could play them.
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Prayers for Tom's granddaughter and family too. ❤️
ReplyDeleteAmen and thank you, CM. God bless.
DeletePraying for you Tom and your granddaughter.
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Many thanx, Regine. God bless you.
DeletePrayers for Tom and his granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Bill. God bless always.
DeleteI can just see it now -- when music turns strangers into friends! Until this audio clip I didn't recognize the song title; thanks!
ReplyDeletePrayers for Tom's dear granddaughter. I hope he'll continue to update us here.
Thank you for your prayers, Mevely.
DeleteMany times when visiting Edinburgh we enjoyed the sound of the bagpipes; either at The Edinburgh Tattoo, or when the bands marched down Prince's Street. Also, often there's a lone piper just by the shops or the gardens playing Scottish tunes.
God bless you, Mevely.
I'm praying for Tom's granddaughter also!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy listening to bagpipes. It seems people either love them or hate them.
I enjoyed your post Victor but then I came to the comments and read Toms ...
ReplyDeleteI'm saying a prayer for you Tom and your granddaughter.
All the best Jan
Thanks for the smiles my friend. Never cared for bag pipes except once in awhile. But thank good ness I was not saying next door. BTW how do you tell if bagpipes are out of tune? Just me wondering.
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