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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: 973	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

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08-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jacki Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ *Jacki ~ loving Aruba from NJ*

08-23-2009, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 973	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 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: 215	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, Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ David http://david-letts.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.casadearuba.com

08-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 973	Retagger, The badge on the pipes says, "Police and Fire Emerald Society Pipe Band, New Jersey, Essex County Chapter." Cool. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 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: 215	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ David http://david-letts.artistwebsites.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: 1,157	Wow, and I feel self conscious about annoying other people by playing guitar on the beach. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-23-2009, 08:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
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08-23-2009, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

08-24-2009, 12:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 973	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/