Here the proof that Germans admire the Scots :-D

[Rob 3,152]

Hmm. Methinks that Scottish bagpipes are slightly iffy. That one looks to be sheep/goatskin colour. All the Scottish pipes I have seen are tartan - yet I've never seen a tartan sheep whether fully clothed or au natural.

It also begs the question as to who first thought up the idea of taking a goatskin, adding pipes to the legs and tying off surplus holes, then blowing into it and regulating the outflow. I guess that was probably the 10th millennium BC equivalent of the weirdo on the bus? One can certainly assume he sat next to the 'lucky' listener.

Edited December 20, 2014 by Rob

[Coinery 1,147]

The tartan is only a duvet cover for the same sinister skin beneath (at least with the traditional top-end pipes)!

[davidrj 194]

A legendary Austrian piper

link

[Peckris 579]

Of course, let's not forget that the Queen is German. And will remain so .. until Nigel Farraji comes to power.

[azda 979]

Some of Germanys finest. 7.9% it has a small kick

[Rob 3,152]

Some of Germanys finest. 7.9% it has a small kick

I'm sure I could suffer with a pleasurable grin on my face.

[azda 979]

Have you tried Salvator Rob? 2 or 3 of those and you know about it

[Rob 3,152]

Not as far as I can remember, which probably means a skinful on numerous occasions. We had a day out at Andechs 15 years ago when we went south for the eclipse. I indulged and the wife drove. Half a pig washed down with some suitably heavy liquid ballast. Doppelbocks are always heavy and good value on the calorie front and all weigh in around the 8% mark.

[copper123 1,482]

I always thought the pipes came from northern ireland and the scots just stole the idea

[ChKy 61]

Of course, let's not forget that the Queen is German. And will remain so .. until Nigel Farraji comes to power.

Most of the forum members are educated enough to resist the promises of Nigel Farage I hope...

[Coinery 1,147]

Of course, let's not forget that the Queen is German. And will remain so .. until Nigel Farraji comes to power.

Most of the forum members are educated enough to resist the promises of Nigel Farage I hope...

You're safe there, chKy! I've very little interest in politics, and have only voted twice in my life! However, I'd queue for the rest of my life in the rain, if my vote ever counted against THAT party getting even a sniff of power! Edited December 21, 2014 by Coinery

[azda 979]

Viva la reveloutuon

[Peter 615]

Hard as nuts Tory.

I work for my living.

I did vote Green recently but we are in a safe Tory area....bit of a protest.

[Peckris 579]

Hard as nuts Tory.

I work for my living.

I did vote Green recently but we are in a safe Tory area....bit of a protest.

meaning...?

[Colin G. 147]

Politics and Religion...two topics that always get forum debates heated.......oh and of course TPG's