Colin and Bonnie MacKenzie

[Margaret]

Even I (a non-piper) have a practice chanter. I asked my drumming son the other day how many practice pads he has, and he thought for a second and came...

[Margaret]

Sharing some sad news from those of us who knew Colin and Bonnie here in the Pacific Northwest ~


Colin MacKenzie died Oct. 10, surrounded...

[Margaret]

As a bass drummer who has transitioned from dog collar, to harness, to Kilpatrick harness (still working on that one to be comfortable), to my knowledge...

[Margaret]

I have two friends (cowboys) who were part of the "Army of 9", when they filmed a lot of scenes locally in Clackamas County in the Three Lynx...

[Margaret]

I like the professional look of a standard kilt, ghillies, piper hose, vest, argyle jacket etc myself (I'm a bass drummer, not a piper). But, women have...

[Margaret]

Re: Constructive Criticism for Pipers

Well said Calum. Is your Facebook page only for pipers?

[Margaret]

Re: Bass carrier recommendations

As a female I fight our Kilpatrick harness - it's obviously built for a guy. The cross bar sits on the...

[Margaret]

Re: Oldest Pipe Bands

Coincidentally Mike, I'm working on getting old photos of the band recreated - the old photo albums were lost (spirited...

[Margaret]

Re: You play like a girl!



I'll dredge this one up out of the past ...

I picked team roping (USTRC and ACTRA)as...

[Margaret]

Re: No respect!

Our son (Grade 3 drummer), was way beyond the rudimentary snare level in middle school, which allowed the band teacher...

[Margaret]

Re: You play like a girl!



Team Roping - check the results for either United States Team Roping Championships, many times...

[Margaret]

Re: Judging flourishing routines in band competitions

A little late to the party here - It may be because all sections of the band are...

[Margaret]

Hello all,

Just a reminder if you wish to compete at the Portland Highland Games our competitor entry deadline is June 22nd.
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[Margaret]

Re: Measuring for new kilt

For instance, I am 5'9" and wear a 26' length kilt. One kiltmaker I know says that height shouldn't be...

[Margaret]

Re: Wearing male uniforms

Dorothy - was your "custom made" kilt made for you originally? Your fix still ends up with a lot...