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To: jp3
Actually the Scots gave us much more than food and musical instruments.

Only a rabid Scotchophile (is there such a word?) could call haggis 'food', and the bagpipe a musical instrument.

41 posted on 02/09/2005 10:59:07 AM PST by xJones
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To: xJones

I grant you, haggis is not a food I would put into my mouth, however, the bagpipes, when played properly can make for beautiful music...speaking as a direct desendent of a Scottish family that made their way thru Ellis Island.

Rabid?????

Come now, is there nothing in your heritage that you will stand up for?

My Dad and Grandfather used to regale the children with music on the accordian. WE loved it and I have VERY fond memories of it!


42 posted on 02/09/2005 11:18:16 AM PST by jp3 ("Who cares what entertainers think about international affairs." Johnny Carson, Dec. 1967)
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To: xJones

Q. Why do Scotsmen walk around when they're playing the bagpipes?

A. They're trying to get away from the noise.


48 posted on 02/09/2005 2:03:11 PM PST by Lucy Lake
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