Bagpipes on the Beach

SanNic44 · 08-23-2009, 05:24 PM

Strange thing happened to me. Mrs. 44 and Cousing of 44 and I were walking along Palm Beach after a lovely Sunday Brunch at the Hyatt. We heard the sound of bagpipes and progressing on, discovered a fellow playing bagpipes at the waters edge in front of the Playa Linda. Now, this was a first for me. I've heard plenty of bagpipes in the US, in Scotland, and a few other countries, but never in Aruba. I wanted to ask the man some questions, but he was in the middle of the music and did not want to interrupt. I snapped a few photos, one of which can be seen at this link:
http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2009/0...-on-the-beach/

You just never know what you'll see in Aruba. Keeps it fun. Maybe someone knows this fellow.

Bon dia.

44

Jacki · 08-23-2009, 06:11 PM

Oh so YOU'RE the reason I couldn't get a reservation at the Hyatt this morning!!!!

totally kidding of course

Hope you enjoyed your brunch

SanNic44 · 08-23-2009, 06:55 PM

Jacki,

That was me. I ate most everything, too. Took me over 2 hours to fill up. Now I'm going to have trouble flying because I won't fit in the seat of that little plane.

44

Retagger · 08-23-2009, 07:05 PM

What does the patch on his bagpipe say? I know many members who are part of the Emerald Society which is a Police and Fire organization. If you can provide a larger photo of the patch, I might be able to help identify at least the organization.

Regards,

SanNic44 · 08-23-2009, 07:33 PM

Retagger,

The badge on the pipes says, "Police and Fire Emerald Society Pipe Band, New Jersey, Essex County Chapter."

Cool.

44

Retagger · 08-23-2009, 08:09 PM

I know many members of this branch as I work in Essex County in New Jersey. Many of my co-workers belong to this branch.

It is a small world....

Regards,
David

Chadd · 08-23-2009, 08:10 PM

Wow, and I feel self conscious about annoying other people by playing guitar on the beach.

DANNYO · 08-23-2009, 08:14 PM

what no kilts ?

*Andrea J.* · 08-23-2009, 08:28 PM

dan what was the reaction by the folks on the beach?

and the other question dannyo that goes along with the kilt question?

i love bagpipes.
hate it though when it sounds like fingernails on the blackboard.

SanNic44 · 08-24-2009, 12:00 AM

Andrea,

There were very few people on the beach and no one within about 30-40 yards. A few people did like us and took some photos. It was an interesting phenomenon because it was unexpected.

As for the kilt factor, I have not further data.

44

08-23-2009, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 728	Bagpipes on the Beach Strange thing happened to me. Mrs. 44 and Cousing of 44 and I were walking along Palm Beach after a lovely Sunday Brunch at the Hyatt. We heard the sound of bagpipes and progressing on, discovered a fellow playing bagpipes at the waters edge in front of the Playa Linda. Now, this was a first for me. I've heard plenty of bagpipes in the US, in Scotland, and a few other countries, but never in Aruba. I wanted to ask the man some questions, but he was in the middle of the music and did not want to interrupt. I snapped a few photos, one of which can be seen at this link: http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2009/0...-on-the-beach/ You just never know what you'll see in Aruba. Keeps it fun. Maybe someone knows this fellow. Bon dia. 44 __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

08-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jacki Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 154	Oh so YOU'RE the reason I couldn't get a reservation at the Hyatt this morning!!!! totally kidding of course Hope you enjoyed your brunch __________________ *Jacki ~ loving Aruba from NJ*

08-23-2009, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 728	Jacki, That was me. I ate most everything, too. Took me over 2 hours to fill up. Now I'm going to have trouble flying because I won't fit in the seat of that little plane. 44 __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

08-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 170 Images: 3	What does the patch on his bagpipe say? I know many members who are part of the Emerald Society which is a Police and Fire organization. If you can provide a larger photo of the patch, I might be able to help identify at least the organization. Regards, __________________ David http://www.oldworldphoto.com http://www.casadearuba.com

08-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 728	Retagger, The badge on the pipes says, "Police and Fire Emerald Society Pipe Band, New Jersey, Essex County Chapter." Cool. 44 __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

08-23-2009, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 170 Images: 3	I know many members of this branch as I work in Essex County in New Jersey. Many of my co-workers belong to this branch. It is a small world.... Regards, David __________________ David http://www.oldworldphoto.com http://www.casadearuba.com

08-23-2009, 08:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 499	Wow, and I feel self conscious about annoying other people by playing guitar on the beach. __________________

08-23-2009, 08:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 938 Images: 1	what no kilts ? __________________

08-23-2009, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,203 Images: 40	dan what was the reaction by the folks on the beach? and the other question dannyo that goes along with the kilt question? i love bagpipes. hate it though when it sounds like fingernails on the blackboard. __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

08-24-2009, 12:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 728	Andrea, There were very few people on the beach and no one within about 30-40 yards. A few people did like us and took some photos. It was an interesting phenomenon because it was unexpected. As for the kilt factor, I have not further data. 44 __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/