I like the bagpipes

 

I just love the sound of the bagpipes. Especially the bagpipes and drums when they are all marching down the street. Many a time I saw the bands marching down Prince's Street in Edinburgh, playing the pipes and drums; especially on Hogmanay. 

 PRINCES STREET - EDINBURGH

 

I wish I could play the bagpipes; but I just can't. I am not musical in any way. When I sing or attempt a musical instrument wildlife leaves the vicinity for miles around. Birds have been known to migrate out of season to avoid me. And worms bury themselves deeper underground.

 

On one occasion I was invited at a friend's party in Scotland and he had several pipers there to entertain his guests. It was New Year's eve and we were dressed in kilts; including me. As a prank, someone gave me a set of bagpipes and we hid a loudspeaker just behind me and I pretended to play solo. It was good fun until something went technically wrong and there was a honking sound instead. The audience wondered what was that sound coming from behind. It was not my finest moment.

 

I can play the comb and paper pretty well.

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Before you ask ...

this is not me.