Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Pipes

Happy St. Paddy's Day! Sunday afternoon, fighting away the showers, I attended Portland's annual St. Patrick's Day parade. It was short, but with some fine music and color. The Dunlop Highland Band (seen here) and The Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band provided the pipes, and there were kilts and sporrans abound. Since I didn't attend the ceili at RiRas afterwards, the highlights for me were the remarks of the General Consul of Ireland Michael Lonergan, with that Irish brogue and the pipe bands.
Remember: Brave Men Wear Kilts!
I haven't got one... but I WANT one!
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  1. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love tradition whenever I see it. I also love the pipes when I can listen to them.
    Happy (belated) St. Patrick's Day.
    Costas

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 17, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Very unique costumes ...

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  3. Oakland Daily PhotoMarch 17, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    There definitely is something stirring in the sound of bagpipes.

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  4. BergsonMarch 17, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Happy St. Paddy's Day

    don't take too beers

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  5. KateMarch 17, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Go for it, Birdman. You'd look dashing in kilts...but mind your underwear!

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  6. ElenkaMarch 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Is this brave??? I'm not so sure, see for yourself....

    click here

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  7. ElenkaMarch 17, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    or click here

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  8. Stefan JanssonMarch 17, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Easy to hear them play just looking at this photo.

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  9. brattcatMarch 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    You SO need a kilt, Birdman.

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  10. Sharon CreechMarch 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I was going to echo brattcat . . .until I looked at Elenka's link. hahaha

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  11. SRQMarch 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Nice to see a community with a St. Patty's Day parade. Go find yourself a kilt! Happy St. Patrick's Day.

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  12. SharonMarch 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    That's a good looking group of pipers!

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  13. LoisMarch 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    One of my favorite sounds! I wish we had a St. Patrick's Day parade here.

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  14. Cezar and LéiaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I love the sound from these pipers, the music is wonderful!
    Léia

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  15. RedPatMarch 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love a man in a kilt! Happy St Patrick's Day to you.

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  16. cieldequimperMarch 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Remember that it can get cold under a kilt. And that you need a tartan. Happy Green Day!

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  17. JackMarch 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    A kilt? No, Birdman, thank you but I think I'll pass. However, I love love LOVE bagpipe music. There is something in my Irish heritage that sends the pipes right through me.

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  18. T. BecqueMarch 18, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Now that would be fun...and I bet loud!

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  19. Leif HagenMarch 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Happy belated St. Patrick's Day and our oldest daughter's birthday! Kilts are cool! A very handsome, regal photo of those piping fellows!

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