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Bagpipe workers at WL Gore to face the axe ["Lament for the Pipebag"]
The Daily Record ^
| 2/19/2009
Posted on 02/22/2009 6:27:49 PM PST by sionnsar
THE company behind GORE-TEX waterproof clothing are closing their bagpipe operation.
The manufacturing workforce at WL Gore's bagpipe and filters plant in Livingston, West Lothian, have been told their jobs will go and the factory will cease production by June.
The factory employs more than 40 people and 25 are to lose their jobs over the next few months.
In a statement yesterday, the company confirmed the redundancy consultation process, adding: "The decision has been made to relocate some of our operations."
A spokesman refused to comment on where the jobs would be moved to.
He said: "At the moment, this is confidential. We are in discussion with our associates and are complying with the law in the consultation process."
Insiders say the 16 who will remain are IT and sales staff, meaning production of the world market-leading bagpipe bag will cease if a buyer is not found.
At an average retail cost of £100, the Can more bagpipe bag is a favourite across the world.
It is made from a GORETEX membrane, the world's first synthetic bag designed to replace traditional sheepskin and hide bags.
It is favoured because it is almost maintenance-free.
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Guess I'm sticking with elkhide for now...
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:27:49 PM PST
by
sionnsar
To: Dr. Eckleburg; DieHard the Hunter; arderkrag; Lady Jag; RikaStrom; betsyross; Riverine; ...
Pipes and Drums of FreeRepublic ping!
This is an ultra-low-volume ping list (typically weeks to months between pings, for matters related to Highland bagpipes and Scotland).
FReepmail sionnsar if you want on or off this list.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:28:12 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: sionnsar
THE company behind GORE-TEX waterproof clothing are closing their bagpipe operation.....no one could figure out when a pipe was out of tune....
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:30:02 PM PST
by
stylin19a
(Obama - the ethical exception asterisk administration)
To: stylin19a
THE company behind GORE-TEX waterproof clothing are closing their bagpipe operation.....no one could figure out when a pipe was out of tune.... There are certainly a plentitude of Sassenach to whom the latter applies.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:32:34 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: stylin19a
OK. So I won't be the first one here with a cheap shot.
Do you know why bagpipers always walk while they play? They're trying to get away from the awful noise.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:33:52 PM PST
by
cc2k
(When less than half the voters pay taxes, it's called "taxation without representation.")
To: cc2k
Do you know why bagpipers always walk while they play? They're trying to get away from the awful noise. It's harder to hit a moving target. *\;-)
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:35:44 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: sionnsar
Hopefully there will be a few pipers and bags left to mourn the death of this republic.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:38:32 PM PST
by
elkfersupper
(Member of the Original Defiant Class)
To: sionnsar; Kathy in Alaska
Where’s Kathy in Alaska when a piper needs help?!?! Oh well, back to chasin’ down sheep n’ goats, maybe an elk or two...
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:39:18 PM PST
by
brushcop
(SFC Sallie, CPL Long, LTHarris, SSG Brown, PVT Simmons KIA OIF lll&V, they died for you, honor them)
To: cc2k
When you get to heaven, they say “Welcome to heaven... here’s your harp.”
When you get to hell, they say “Welcome to hell... here’s your bagpipes.”
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:40:39 PM PST
by
Oberon
(What does it take to make government shrink?)
To: cc2k
Since they’ve stopped interrogating those guys in Guantanamo, bagpipe demand is way down.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:42:14 PM PST
by
Oberon
(What does it take to make government shrink?)
To: cc2k; sionnsar
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:42:18 PM PST
by
Born Conservative
(Bohicaville: http://bohicaville.wordpress.com/)
To: elkfersupper
Hopefully there will be a few pipers and bags left to mourn the death of this republic. There will be at least one, should I not die with it...
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:43:09 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: sionnsar
To: Oberon
When you get to heaven, they say “Welcome to heaven... here’s your harp.”
When you get to hell, they say “Welcome to hell... here’s your bagpipes.”/i>
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:44:46 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: Oberon
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:45:45 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: sionnsar
You know the difference between a piper and a skunk lying dead in the road, don’t you?
There’s skid marks in front of the skunk.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:47:21 PM PST
by
Oberon
(What does it take to make government shrink?)
To: Oberon
You can always tell Scots; we love the pipes.
I am having them played at my funeral. They were played at my mother’s.
To: brushcop; Kathy in Alaska
Where’s Kathy in Alaska when a piper needs help?!?! Oh well, back to chasin’ down sheep n’ goats, maybe an elk or two... My band on their annual 4th of July trip to Ketchikan AK (I think I'm in this picture but not identifiable):
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:48:04 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
To: Miss Marple
You can always tell Scots; we love the pipes. I am having them played at my funeral. They were played at my mother’s. Truly, I like them too. I also like good banjo playing, which some hold to be a contradiction in terms.
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:48:19 PM PST
by
Oberon
(What does it take to make government shrink?)
To: Oberon
You know the difference between a piper and a skunk lying dead in the road, don’t you?
There’s skid marks in front of the skunk. Good luck with that:
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posted on
02/22/2009 6:49:46 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(Iran Azadi | 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | REAL Stimulus: Apply paddles, shout "CLEAR!")
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Guess I'm sticking with elkhide for now...
