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Bagpipes Banned at the Forks

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1Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:15 am

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Reading the comments section tonight on the Sun website, I read a Letter to the Editor about the banning of bagpipes down at the forks. Now, not being a regular visitor to the forks, I'm not on the up and up about this situation, but I ask, why would they ban such an instrument? Doesn't the Forks have a STAGE set up for musical acts? Isn't the bagpipe a musical instrument? If bagpipes are found to be annoying or distracting, I say get rid of the buskers with the loudspeaker, or the man with the drum, or how about the children with their plastic whistles. Ban it all, and make the forks a dead zone for sound...

http://www.winnipegsun.com/comment/letters/2009/04/27/9256206-sun.html

2Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:52 am

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Yes I agree I do believe there are rules as to where they can play and not . As long as they are not beside the table I eat at play away , some people have no sense of adventure and want the world to be some sterile experience.

3Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:53 am

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I have trouble believing that........I love the pipes and been to the Forks often to hear them. They wouldn't!

4Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:16 am

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I don't believe it either. I also object to some bureaucrat arbitrarily deciding what is and what is not music.

5Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:41 am

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Of all the stupid things I've ever heard of, this one I agree with. As far as I'm concerned, the ban of bagpipes should be universal. What an irritating instrument to listen to?

While their history is unclear, one suggestion is that bagpipes originated in Ireland, which would explain all the heavy drinking on the Emerald Isle.

6Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:54 am

grumpy old man

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One of the most stirring songs on bagpipes is Amazing Grace.

Heh heh. I think rap is the most annoying sound ever produced. I say if we ban rap universally I'll agree to a bagpipe ban.

7Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:58 am

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Amazing Grace only works when the rest of hte band joins in.

As far as banning rap, I agree, so now go out and make it happen.

8Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:51 am

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Freeman wrote:Of all the stupid things I've ever heard of, this one I agree with. As far as I'm concerned, the ban of bagpipes should be universal. What an irritating instrument to listen to?

While their history is unclear, one suggestion is that bagpipes originated in Ireland, which would explain all the heavy drinking on the Emerald Isle.

Up yer kilts boyo!!!!! WTF is wrong with drinking? Hahahahah.....I love the pipes.....too many mediocre arsewipes in this government dictating to the public.

http://www.granhotelflores.blogspot.com

9Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:10 am

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how is this official that bag pipes are banned? Where the heck does one read news that pipes are banned?

10Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:19 am

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A recent study of bagpipe players, shoed a 76% prpensity to become dirty rotten commies after playing the bagpipes, outside!
Terrifying state of affairs!

http://www.elansofas.com

11Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:54 am

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Wasn't aware of the study that RC refers to, but it just furthers my point.

In response to Miz Point, no one said there was anything wrong with drinking, as a matter of fact, my drink of choice is Irish Whiskey, but that still doesn't excuse the agony which bagpipes cause which results in drunk Irishmen.

DeanK, the ban is official because you read it hear, what more do you need.

12Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:07 am

Miz point

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better be Jameson's and not that Bushmills shite!!!

http://www.granhotelflores.blogspot.com

13Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Empty Re: Bagpipes Banned at the Forks Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:28 am

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Jameson's it is. #3 son bought me a bottle of the good stuff for Xmas. Still working on it.

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