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It's for real! The City of Dunedin Pipe Band is the real deal. And what a sound! I was fortunate to catch this group practicing near City Hall on a recent weekend. So I was able to take a more informal photo of them. It is an amazing thing to see and hear a real live, seriously competent Pipe Band. If you get the chance, don't miss it!
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This is the other thing that Dunedin seems to be well known for... their wonderful, engaging downtown area. The City of Dunedin has worked hard to create a inviting and welcoming downtown area. The Downtown Merchants Association also work hard to make this wonderful downtown experience a reality.
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Well! There you are, learn something every day. Are you twinned with Dunedin , New Zealand?
ReplyDeleteA pipe band! Whodathunkit! You really surprised me with this one, Wayne. Lovely tartans too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the theme day :).
Whodathunk indeed!
ReplyDeleteQuite a surprise to see bagpipers in Florida. Very nice!
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aah, now I know!
ReplyDeletethanks for the two photos!
wish I could hear the pipe band play :)
Well, I never! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuprising...and fun choice!
Too bad we can't hear the band :-(
They were probably deported from Scotland for playing in a public place. Can you imagine explaining bagpipes to an alien? "Well, we get this animal's stomach, shove a few sticks in it, blow in one and squeeze the air out the others". Is it any wonder it sounds like it does? The original purpose was in war to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy. I say it does a good job.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was in New Zealand for a moment. Nice one! didn't know this at all but with the name...of course.
ReplyDeleteA pipe band! How interesting. I would love to hear them!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I would really like to visit Dunedin if I ever can find time when I visit the kid!!!
I think of the other Dunedin in Kiwi land haha..
ReplyDeleteGreat pipes there!
Happy Theme Day!
great! it was so nice today to see all these things!
ReplyDeleteI love your pipers. I didn't know you had them in Florida!
ReplyDeleteYou have a very lovely and interesting city. I would love to hear the band!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Bagpipes and Florida are a juxtaposition of themes - I love it!
ReplyDeleteWe also have bagpipers here in Maui, Hawaii. Happy Theme Day!
ReplyDeleteA pipe band, how great! Your downtown does look fun. Some day I hope to visit.
ReplyDeleteboth pics are super.
ReplyDeleteBagpipes work for me!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, it's so good to see these kilts!
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Guelph Daily Photo, My Photos.
I LOVE bagpipers....great picture.
ReplyDeletewhat a neat group to have hailing from your hometown.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! Would love to listen to the band and explore downtown.
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I didn't get around much on Theme Day but I still want to visit and send my regards. The concept of the Pipe Band is Florida intrigues me!
ReplyDeletewow! those kilts are cute...very unique presentation of your City! good day!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated theme day ... I would have thought your photo would have been of a sunset or the ocean. However, I really like the "welcoming downtown area" photo.
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