#Best Bagpipers for Hire

[wiltshirepiper]

On your big day, you are going to be really excited, and you want everything to be just right. Without music, your wedding day cannot be complete. That is why you need a wedding bagpiper. There are many of the Best Bagpipers for Hire for your wedding ceremony, but you need to plan what music to play at your wedding.

[wrestlinghistorywithkay]

Hot Rod: Remembering ‘ Rowdy ’ Roddy Piper

Today is the nine year anniversary of the death of WWE Hall of Famer and Wrestling Legend , ‘ Rowdy ’ Roddy Piper. I have mentioned Piper in my article about Scottish wrestlers that I did in June, if you haven’t , please go check that out . I’m doing this article as a tribute to Hot Rod by celebrating his life and career as a wrestler and an actor.

Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon , Canada . He was of Scottish descent due to his mother, Eileen , being of Scottish- Canadian descent. His father , Stanley , was of Anglo-Canadian descent. He spent his childhood being raised in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he attended school. He was expelled from school due to having a switchblade knife when he was in middle school. He also left home after having a dispute with his father and decided to stay in a local hostel. For income during this time , Toombs was hired by local professional wrestlers to run errands all while he worked at a few gyms. He also learned to play the bagpipes , however , he has claimed that he didn’t know where he started with them. Thus , he also had a lifelong best friend , Cam Connor , a retired National Hockey League Player ( NHL ).

Toombs was a black belt in the sport of Judo and an amateur wrestler before deciding to train for professional wrestling. He was trained by Gene LeBell , a former Judo instructor, professional wrestler, and stuntman. Therefore , under the guidance of wrestling promoter , Al Tomko , he had his first match in front of an audience with ‘ Midget Wrestlers ’. Therefore , he was earning money to survive by wrestling all while going back to school.

Toombs’ first match in a well known wrestling promotion was against Larry Henning , the father of ‘ Mr. Perfect ’ Curt Henning , and the grandfather of former WWE Superstar, Curtis Axel. The match took place in the American Wrestling Association ( AWA). For his entrance, he had friends play bagpipes for him as he handed out Dandelions to the AWA audience. The announcer of the promotion only knew that his name was Roddy, thus , he came up with the name ‘ Roddy Piper ’. Therefore, Toombs would be known as Roddy Piper. He was an enhancement talent in the same promotion from 1973-1975. This meant that he was paid to wrestle and lose matches against the top wrestlers in the AWA. He did the same for the NWA Central States territory. This territory consisted of Missouri , Iowa, and Nebraska. He also was an enhancement talent in the Maritimes for the Eastern Sports Association. He also was booked in the NWA Houston Wrestling Promotion under Paul Boesch and Big Time Rasslin under Fritz Von Erich. Both promotions were located in Texas.

In late 1975 and going into 1976 , Piper was the top Heel for the NWA Hollywood Wrestling Promotion, which was owned by Gene and Mike LeBell. A Heel is a wrestler who is considered the ‘ villain ’ and hated by wrestling fans. Piper was also booked to work at NWA San Francisco, which was owned by Roy Shire , in 1977 and 1978. He was feuding with Gory Guerrero and Chaco Guerrero Sr, the father and brother of Eddie Guerrero. Their feud included Piper losing his hair in a match and a few loser leaves town matches . This meant that whoever lost , had to leave the wrestling territory. Piper also appeared as The Mask Canadian in the territory as well. He was soon unmasked by Hector Guerrero. Piper also worked in the Pacific Northwest , Georgia, and Mid-Atlantic territories. He made his return to Jim Crockett Promotions in 1983 after wrestling in Puerto Rico. When he returned to Georgia , he became a fan favorite and feuded with top stars such as Ric Flair, Sgt Slaughter , and Greg ‘ The Hammer ’ Valentine.

In 1983, at the first Starrcade show , Piper and Valentine had a Dog Collar match. This type of match is when two wrestlers are strapped together by two dog collars and chains. During the match , Piper suffered from a broken eardrum in his left ear due to Valentine hitting him with the collar of the chain. He lost 50%-75% of his ability to hear due to this . He also made a few early appearances in the WWF in 1979 under Vince McMahon Sr. His first match in the promotion was against an Enhancement Talent named Frankie Williams. Thus, wrestling manager , ‘ Classy ’ Freddie Blassie , decided to place toilet paper in Piper’s bagpipes , therefore , the crowd wouldn’t be able to hear them as he made his way to the ring.

Piper returned to the WWF in 1984 under Vince McMahon Jr., after being advised to finish out his contract with Jim Crockett promotions in 1983. He was in a managerial role when he returned when he was partnered with ‘ Mr. Wonderful ’ Paul Orndorff, and ‘ Dr. D ’ David Schultz. This role ended and he soon became an in ring competitor full time . Nevertheless, with his strong microphone skills, he was given his own little segment called , ‘ Piper’s Pit ’ . The segment took place for three years , ending in 1987. He insulted talent such as Bruno Sammartino, which their storyline ended with Piper losing in a Steel Cage match in 1986. He also insulted Jimmy ‘ Superfly ’ Snuka, which left him being hit in the head with a coconut. His most well known storyline is with Hulk Hogan , Mr. T, and Pop Star , Cyndi Lauper. Hogan and Piper faced off for the WWF on an episode of MTV’s ‘ The War To Settle The Score ’ in 1985. Nevertheless, this storyline and event went on to help set up the first Wrestlemania.

Piper returned as a Babyface in 1986 on ‘ Championship Wrestling ’ for a match against AJ Petrucci. A Babyface is a wrestler who is the hero and is loved by the fans. During the storyline , Piper became upset after finding the ‘ Piper’s Pit ’ segment was now ‘ The Flower Shop ’ , an interview segmented hosted by fellow talent, Adrian Adonis. Adonis also decided to hire ‘ Cowboy ’ Bob Orton , the father of WWE Superstar, Randy Orton , and former bodyguard of Piper, as his own bodyguard. Piper soon destroyed the set with a baseball bat, leaving the two to have a match at Wrestlemania lll, before he retired from wrestling to start an acting career. He returned in 1989 and interviewed Brother Love ( Bruce Pritchard ). He also became a co-host alongside Gorilla Monsoon for the show , ‘ Prime Time Wrestling ’ the same year. He had feuds with major stars such as Bobby Heenan and Rick Rude. Piper would return to the show in 1991.

Piper went on to star in the iconic 1988 sci-fi film , ‘ They Live ’ , which was directed by John Carpenter. Piper’s signature line from the movie was , “ I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass. And I’m all out of bubble gum. ” . This movie made him a ‘ Cult Icon ’ according to Entertainment Weekly magazine.

In 1994, he returned to the WWF again as the guest referee for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship match with Bret hart and Yokozuna at Wrestlemania 10. He soon started a feud with Jerry ‘ The King ’ Lawler. He also began hosting a segment called ‘ The Bottom Line ’ on ‘ All American Wrestling’ . He took a break in 1995 before coming back in 1996 , taking on the role of Interim WWF President. He reinstated The Ultimate Warrior and participated in a “ Hollywood Backlot Brawl ” match against Goldust at Wrestlemania 12. He soon went to WCW and feuded with Hollywood Hogan and the nWo.

On the November 18 episode of ‘ Monday Nitro ’ , Piper revealed that Eric Bischoff was the newest member of the nWo. Thus , this led the faction to attack Piper after doing so. Ric Flair and the 4 Horseman offered to help Piper against Hogan , thus , on the December 9 edition of ‘ Monday Nitro ’, he declined and went on to defeat his long time rival on his own as he declared he would at Starrcade in 1996. In 1997 , Piper joined forces with Flair and the Horseman to battle the nWo. Piper took a hiatus from the promotion , only to return in 1998 as the new Commissioner of WCW. His last WCW appearance was in 2000.

Piper made a few more appearances in WWE and went on to make an appearance in TNA. He continued wrestling on the independent wrestling circuit until his retirement in 2011. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 by Ric Flair. Piper died at the age of 61 from a Heart Attack on July 31 , 2015 in Hollywood , California. Piper is considered to be the Greatest Heel of All Time. Wrestlers such as Drew McIntyre, MJF, and Ronda Rousey were all fans of Piper. He gifted Rousey his nickname ‘ Rowdy ’ and his jacket. She’s wore it to the ring .

My Final Thoughts:

Roddy Piper is my favorite Heel of all time. I love how he didn’t care what you thought about him . He was also pretty cool as well. I wish I could’ve seen him in his prime and met him. Have you met Rowdy Roddy Piper? What is your favorite Roddy Piper match or moment? Let me know!

Love You All,

- Kay

[penginlord]

Here's a list of all my D&D characters that I have, but haven't used in a while and need too before I go mad. I need to talk about them before I go insane.

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Felis Brokenblade (real name: Ilana Tanner. She's forgotten it by now)

Human battlemaster fighter with a focus on duel-wielding chain whips

"I didn't do it I didn't do it I didn't do it I didn't do it"

-insane. Crazy even.

-assested and jailed for the violent murder of several people. Is completely innocent and was framed.

-was in the dungeons of a Fortress For like. . .10-15 years

-the messiest longest red hair

-got out of the dungeons of a Fortress by an "act of god" (by some means the fortress was struck by a great disaster. Everyone else died or evacuated, leaving her to have to escape or die).

-uses the shackles on her wrists with chains still attached as whips in combat.

-Keen mind. Remembers everything.

-Kinda stole her new name from one of the guards who was vaguely nice to her (Knight Avery Felis Lancer)

Fethnat Bramblewood.

Satyr Juggernaut barbarian.

"I can do it! I'm strong and capable ok!"

-satyr daughter to adoptive halfling parents. They practically run an orphanage for abandoned kids, and are very loving. But also protective.

-She's not the smartest. But she's very sincere.

-not taken seriously by anyone. Desperately wants to be taken seriously.

-honestly tries to hide her fuckups because she wants to be taken seriously.

-shes a big strong lady who wants to be a respected member of law enforcement.

-absolutely doing her best.

-hides her insecurities deep down because she needs to put on a strong face.

Ivan O'Dargen

Human college of spirits bard

"The world is meant to be explored and understood. But know this, not all of it can be tamed"

-late 19th century explorer archetype. Artic explorers spesifically.

-glorious muttonchops (important to his character)

-captain of the Northwest Expedition Team, based out of Neverwinter.

-is the sole survivor of every past iteration of his team.

-heavy survivors guilt only offset by his belief that he must keep living to keep the memories of those lost alive.

-will do his darn best to help anyone else he sees struggling with the same guilt he has, or even just PTSD or other mental stresses.

-every spirits tale he tells is of an expedition Team member.

-big leadership man. But in a support way.

-believes in diplomacy first. Will still punch you in the face if diplomacy doesn't work.

-plays the bagpipes (important to his character)

Katya Stautale

Warforged clockwork soul sorcerer

"I never knew there was so much beauty out in the world."

-very pretty???

-designed too look very human. With porcelain skin to be more "like a doll"

-delicate penmanship.

-she was told that she was built to be a demonstration of skill, and as something which can help humans

-She accepted this, and definitely wanted to do it well. But felt something strange about herself.

-considers her team of creators her parents. Loves them very much.

-Actually built with insane destructive magic abilities and as a secret weapon for the kind, although most of that's still in development.

-oops she accidentally discovered some of this power after a freak magic accident.

-oops she snuck out of her workshop and ran away with the first group of heros she met to use this fledgling power to help people

-she has no idea how dangerous she is

-shes just out there, happy as can be

-frolicking even

-so innocent, yet so determined to help.

-she will eventually accidentally blow up a town or something. Probably.

-she seems so well adjusted and mentally stable. Don't let her fool you. She's already fooled herself.

Valory Mason (my beloved)

Human Glamor bard and fathomless warlock

"Don't worry about it darling, not everyone can get what they want"

-plays the banjo

-"ex" prostitute (self employed)

-horny, but with some standards.

-yeah if she finds out you're married when you try and hire her as a prostitute she will refuse your.

-If she finds out you were married after you use her services as a prostitute, she will find your wife and tell her.

-ex con woman (definitely)

-primarily an adventurer trying to help people rn to better herself as a person

-has a daughter. (divorced + lost custody)

-ok she was a prostitute first, but also a con woman because life is a struggle and she needed to really make ends meet.

-then she fell in love with someone and tried to change her life for the better.

-he learned of her past, but not from her, and left. He still loves her? Maybe? It would've actually gone well if she hadn't been afraid to tell him in the first place

-honestly she still loves him too. And loves her daughter as well. She just has no idea how to be a mother and is scared of messing it all up

-of being a shitty role model for her daughter

-so she wants to better herself before trying to go back.

-at the least she just wants to see her daughter once more and know she's being raised well.

-absolutely would pay child support if that existed. (Probably still will on she has income. Becoming an adventurer was more for the self improvement, not the money)

-Never love an Anchor by the Crane Wives

-oh yeah she got cursed by The Void too.

-whiks being an adventurer.

-it was a whole thing.

Lady Luella Ivy Grimm

Tiefling necromancer.

"Evil and good is not darkness and light. It's how such concepts are applied which makes them evil, or good"

-peak goth

-has an undead raven familiar named Edgar

-comes from a Noble house with a long, dark and fucked up past. Demons and dark magic stuff, the usual.

-the current generation is trying to undo some of that evil

-tiefling born to human parents, they still love her. Let her learn necromancy from the court magician

-responsible necromancy. Like, asking souls for permission and giving them a second chance in the world of the living, even if short lived.

-thinks bones are neat.

-genuinely believes that everything has a good too it. That everyone has good inside them.

-this has caused her problems.

-she understands that one's evil can outweigh their good, but always initially assumes for the good.

-finds beauty in death and nature's cycles involving it.

-very respectful noble woman. Treated everyone kindly.

-uses a shovel as her main weapon if enemies get to close

-it doubles to help her dig up graves

-my most emotionally healthy and stable character.

Gwendolyn

Tiefling Chronomancer

-she ran away from her negligent parents at a young age. (Before running off she spent a lot of time reading books in libraries and temples)

-abandoned her old name, instead choosing her current one because she thought it was pretty.

-she went up to the first wizard tower she could find and basically demanded to learn magic

-the first wizard she encountered was a little gnome who was absolutely delighted to be approached by someone wanting to learn magic

-incredibly well-read. Love's reading, learning, and developing her skill with magic and helping her new village with her skills

-has a cat. Nathaniel is his name, and he's the fluffiest mother fucker you've ever seen.

-she has a really cool staff with a clock on it.

-very smart and caring. Truly the most mentally stable character I have.

Chien Jia

Human samurai fighter

-comes from the very distant lands too the east of the Sword Coast, Kara Tur.

-trained from a young age to be a warrior for her village. Expessially trained with the use of a crossbow, too the point she can basically rapid-fire one.

-very well trained in the arts along with the doctrines of war. Had hopes and ideas towards potentially becoming a general, or even a military advisor too the Emperor. Lofty ambitions.

-one night started receiving rather intense dreams about some abyssal apocalypse happening to some strange land too the west

-experienced these for a while, and quite concerned about them. Has discovered mad scrawlings on some of her weapons and gear after the dreams, all in abyssal. (Some of which she understands?)

-she approached mystics and her mentor about these dreams, and was told she was go west to resolve them. The gods must be sending her a warning, or message.

-has begun her journey to a strange land of unknown customs. Has not found any details regarding her strange visions as of yet.

Poetry Irebras

Tiefling Transmutation Wizard

-one of the first generations of tieflings (at least for the campaign I'm planning on using her in)

-Relatively young.

-When she was born her parents considered her a bad omen, and she was "abandoned" by them.

-abandoned meaning they dumped her on her grandfather, an old wizard who doesn't care much about "Demonic appearances" or "Bad Omens". Honestly being raised by him was probably one of the best things to happen in her early childhood

-He even started teaching her magic! Overall he's the most chill of old men and wizards. Although due to his advanced age, he's not the best spellcaster.

-At one point the nearby village heard rumors about "a devil learning magic", which lead too the pitchforks and torches were pulled out and she was forced to leave.

-She's still in contact with her grandfather, but she doesn't live with him anymore, for his safety. Now she lives on the outskirts of civilization, surviving the best she can.

[bagpipe101]

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The Timeless Appeal of the Great Highland Bagpipe

Originating from Scotland, the Great Highland Bagpipe is celebrated worldwide for its distinct, powerful tones and its role in traditional Scottish music. Over the years, it has found a place in modern ceremonies, making it a cherished addition to various events.

In New York, a melting pot of cultures, the Great Highland Bagpipe has become a popular choice for those looking to bring a touch of elegance, emotion, and authenticity to their events.

Perfect Occasions for the Great Highland Bagpipe

The versatility of the Great Highland Bagpipe in New York makes it suitable for various events:

Weddings

The dramatic and uplifting sound of the bagpipe adds a regal and emotional element to wedding ceremonies and receptions. From walking down the aisle to signaling the couple’s entrance, it creates unforgettable moments.

Funerals and Memorials

The hauntingly beautiful tones of the Great Highland Bagpipe provide a moving tribute to loved ones during solemn occasions. Its soulful melodies express emotions that words often cannot.

Corporate and Cultural Events

Incorporating the bagpipe into corporate gatherings, product launches, or cultural festivals in New York creates a unique and memorable experience for attendees.

Parades and Public Celebrations

The bold sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe is perfect for leading parades or entertaining crowds during public celebrations, especially during Scottish or Celtic-themed events.

Hiring a Skilled Great Highland Bagpipe Player

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Experience and Versatility

Choose a bagpiper who has experience performing at a variety of events and can tailor their repertoire to suit your occasion.

Reviews and References

Look for positive testimonials and reviews from past clients. This ensures you’re hiring a trusted performer.

Local Availability

When searching for a bagpiper in New York, opt for someone local to ensure seamless coordination and availability.

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Whether you’re organizing an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Bagpipe101 ensures you find the perfect bagpiper to make your event unforgettable.

Conclusion

The Great Highland Bagpipe in New York is more than just an instrument—it’s an experience that touches hearts, uplifts spirits, and honors traditions. Whether it’s a wedding, a memorial, or a lively parade, the majestic sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe adds a timeless charm. Visit Bagpipe101 today and bring the magic of this iconic instrument to your next event.

[sprinklescleaning]

Cleaning Companies on the Gold Coast

Cleaning company Gold Coast offer a variety of services and rates. Some charge by the hour, while others set their rates based on the size of a property or the type of work required.

Most cleaning companies choose to form a corporation. This separates them from their personal assets and imposes more stringent accounting and bookkeeping rules.

Pauls Clean King

Pauls Clean King is a cleaning business with 22 years of experience. They offer a variety of residential and commercial cleaning services in Gold Coast. They are a family-owned business and believe that they can bring smiles and relief to people through their cleaning service. They are known for their Japanese efficiency and excellent customer service, and they provide detailed and thorough cleaning services. They also offer affordable rates. They have a 24-hour customer advice line and make it easy to book a service online.

Dr. Clean GC

Dr Clean is an innovative cleaning solution that offers a unique possibility to produce higher value products with considerably less strain on the environment. Their bio-degradable ingredients provide high-performance options that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and aid water conservation. Their products are ideal for commercial and industrial building, shopping centres, hospitals and healthcare, and education institutional cleaning.

Large office cleaning requires a team that is appropriately geared in PPE with specialised equipment to ensure hygienic results. Madison’s large commercial cleaning service in Brisbane and Gold Coast will take care of the task, leaving your offices looking their best. They also offer monthly deep cleaning services.

Guys in Kilts

Men in Kilts has grown tremendously since its first location opened in Victoria, BC. The franchise now has 9 locations across Canada and the United States. Its new CEO, Chris Carrier, is committed to continuing the expansion of the brand.

The second season of Men in Kilts premieres August 11 on Starz. The kilt-wearing duo hits the road again, this time exploring Aotearoa New Zealand. While Heughan and McTavish deliver a spirited travelogue, it’s the characters they meet along the way that truly shine.

Whether you’re an Outlander fan or not, this show is sure to entertain. It also provides a lighthearted education on Scottish history and culture. For instance, you might learn that bagpipe music is good for wartime morale or that haggis is Scotland’s national dish.

Just Yes Cleaning

Cleaners on the Gold Coast offer a variety of services. These include cleaning homes, businesses, and commercial spaces. They can also remove pet stains and clean carpets and upholstery. In addition, they can disinfect surfaces, and offer pest control services.

One of the best Gold Coast cleaners is Efficiency, which offers a range of cleaning services, including window and bond cleaning. This company employs a team of highly-trained professionals who use the latest cleaning techniques to provide quality results. They are also licensed and insured, making them the ideal choice for your next home or office cleaning service.

Before hiring a Gold Coast cleaner, you should check their customer reviews and ratings on Oneflare. This will help you make a well-informed decision about the kind of cleaning you need.

Owen’s Gold Coast Cleaning and Handyman Services

Whether your home or office is in dire need of a deep clean or simply need a regular decluttering session, Gold Coast cleaners offer an array of reliable and specialised cleaning services. They can also help with commercial sites, a much more challenging type of job which requires specialised equipment.

The top-rated Gold Coast cleaners are experienced and highly trained professionals who have access to a wide range of cleaning tools, supplies, and equipment. They usually start with a pre-consultation session to discuss your needs and expectations. Then, they will provide you with a pricing estimate. Some of them may offer discounts if you book their services on a long-term basis (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly). You should always compare prices to find the best deal.

[cerastes]

I’m not kidding, I think about Talulah Pulling A Quatro every day of my life, that’s my dream scenario, that’s what I’d write about if I had to write Arknights fiction, Talulah wearing the cheesiest, biggest shades and insisting she’s just a village girl that doesn’t want to inherit the farm, so she’s looking for an internship at Rhodes Island to get to know the world and to help the Infected, for whom she’s always felt an affinity for :) and obviously everyone’s very suspicious and Keenly Aware about who this woman is, but before anyone can intervene, Bagpipe and Grani are already giving her the welcome tour and high fiving and piggyback riding her, so now she’s sitting there in front of the HR Director, Doctor and Kal’tsit, smile bombing them and insisting her name is Calcuta, codename Candlelight, and she’s just a little innocent lass from the hinterlands who wants to get to know the world :) and you can hear Doctor and Kal’tsit’s teeth GRINDING with WRATH and IRE and maybe even FURY, but Amiya’s like “Second chances are fine! Look at Mudrock! alsoIwanttostealherswordtechniquestoolol” so they hire her but she’s on THIN fucking ice, and she gets put on a reserve Operator team.

So the next time Ch’en is at the landship for business, she’s making her way to Doc and Kal to make her report when over yonder she spots, with her dragon eyes, Kroos and Talulah playing DDR together while Midnight cheers, so she fee-fi-fo-fum stomps her way over there all hmmmphrooing and haaarrumphing to get an explanation, but Kroos and Midnight are like Bro???? This is our pal Candlelight? Why are you being so mean to Candlelight, she’s so cool, she showed us ALL the secret stars in Mario 64 last night? And she’s awesome at DDR? Ch’en bro you’re being That Guy right now, lay off Candlelight, bro, not cool, all while ‘Candlelight’ is doing anime girl noises as she eats a pudding since she’s not at all a wanted criminal and terrorist, so Ch’en rips her own tie off and eats it.

'Candlelight’ becomes all the 3*s best friend so now she’s practically untouchable. W called her a liar bitch and Popukar bit W’s ass right off. This is the only world that is right for me.

[lost-but-with-coffee]

Art by @silvernaq94 If you get the chance go check them out very good artist and a good friend of mine.

Terrible arknights idea #75

You remember the day you pulled bagpipe file out of that duffel bag, you read her file And was impressed by her Résumé she could easily be one of the best operators. So you hired her, meeting her You were surprised she was very friendly she had this sort of country girl draw to her. What could go wrong?

Bagpipes……You woke up the following day at 6 o’clock sharp to the sounds of bagpipes being played. Like a Boot Camp but instead of a trumpet it’s bagpipes….Remember you did this to yourself

[simplyghosting]

Love my dad because I’ll just be sitting there and he’ll drop the best opening lines to a story.

“Did I ever tell you about my friends that ran a fake ID business?”

“Did I tell you about how I met Stephen Spender, the Poet Laureate to the Queen?”

“Did I tell you about how people thought I was a thug in France?”

“Did I tell you how my competitive bagpipe-playing friend shut down traffic by reenacting a town ghost story?”

“Did I tell you about the time I invented a new dialect in a small english town?”

“Did I tell you about the time I got hit by a car?”

“Did I tell you about the time I found a body on the side of the road in Japan?”

“Did I tell you how I got myself hired using a GI Joe in a cup?”

“Did I tell you about when I thought I was going to die in a Russian outhouse?”

[marzipanandminutiae]

tagged by @marypsue; thank you!

Name: Marzi; ScatteredWords on AO3

Fandoms: I’ve dabbled a great deal, but most of my posted stuff is for Carmilla. Currently lost in the Crimson Peak sauce.

Two-shot: Death And The Maiden, a Carmilla story wherein Laura becomes a vampire. I’m still really proud of this one.

Most popular multi-chapter: Based on hits, Imagine Your OTP. A Carmilla real-world AU loosely based on a weird period in my life where I kept meeting attractive girls in fanfic-worthy circumstances only to always have something go wrong. It’s a pity, though, because I’ve utterly lost any shreds of inspiration to keep going with this one. Sorry, folks.

Actual worst part of writing: “Connective tissue” bits in stories that are boring but indispensable. So many projects have petered out because I didn’t want to write the dull stuff in between vivid, bright, shiny images that sprang full-grown into my mind.

How you choose your titles: Honestly, all the usual ways and more. Quotes, song lyrics, relevant single words, jokes...the title of one recent, very serious work comes from a meme. No joke.

Do you outline: Nope. Living that pantser life, babey.

Ideas you probably won’t get around to but wouldn’t it be nice: Oh man, there’s a whole list.

Oops The Sharpe Incest Baby Was Actually Born Fine And Enola Spirited Her Away To A Woman In The Village Whose Baby Was Dying And Swapped Them And BIG OOPS The Resulting Incredibly Naive 25-Year-Old Woman Just Got Hired As Famed Author Edith Cushing’s Secretary For A Trip To Check On Her Mining Interests In England WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG

CPeak AU where Edith is Thomas’ and Lucille’s younger sister- or so it seems

Modern CPeak AU where Edith and Lucille are exes who just drunkenly slept together and now have to deal with the fact that, fuck, they really do still love each other

Rewrite of Carmilla the novel, but make the gay explicitly canon and also endgame. Is that technically fanfic since I could theoretically publish it? You decide.

Callouts @ yourself: GIRL. FINISH SOMETHING LONGER THAN TWO CHAPTERS. I AM BEGGING YOU. REMEMBER COLLEGE, WHEN YOU HAD OTHER THINGS TO BE WRITING AND THEREFORE BANGED OUT FUCKING NOVELLAS FOR THE TWO-PERSON ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL FANDOM? MORE OF THAT ENERGY PLEASE.

Best writing traits: Per friends’ comments- good characterization; excellent at weaving in period details organically but in an educational manner. Thanks, friends!

Spicy tangential opinion: More characters in modern/real-world AUs who enjoy niche interests and aesthetics, please! Why does everyone have to be 100% average and mainstream when that’s not even true IRL? Make the characters you’re plopping in our world into DnD, or vintage fashion, or playing bagpipes, or ANYTHING beyond the absolute most Normal and Regular things. Seriously.

No pressure tagging: @margridarnauds, @anxietylord

[longitudinalwaveme]

Longitudinalwaveme Reviews Old Comics, Part 7

Today, I will be reviewing Flash #307.

The Flash #307 (1982): “Prey for the Piper”, was written by Carey Bates, drawn by the legendary Carmine Infantino, and inked by Bob Smith. 

The story stars the Barry Allen Flash as the protagonist and, as the title suggests, the Pied Piper as the main antagonist. This story is also historically important for the Piper-it’s the first issue to give him an origin story. That’s right. Despite having debuted in Flash #106 in 1959, the Piper wasn’t given a backstory (or a real name!) for 22 years! 

The story opens with two guys in a helicopter flying a giant gong across the city. Evidently, it’s going to be a new display at the Centrex Museum and...why in the world did they decide to transport the thing by helicopter? Couldn’t they have used a truck? That seems safer. 

Regardless, the Pied Piper, who is in a nearby skyscraper, uses his pipe to hypnotize the pilots and get them to fly the gong into a building that’s under construction. Barry Allen, who is nearby buying what I believe is a newspaper but could also be a magazine or, knowing Barry, a comic book, notices the collision that’s about to happen and springs into action as the Flash. 

The pilots release the giant gong and it cashes into the building, making a horrible noise but surprisingly not causing any structural damage. Barry stops the gong’s descent and goes to ask the helicopter pilots what’s happening. We then cut to Piper (who, as usual for this time period, looks like a demented elf), who notes that he only needs one more really loud sound to put “Operation Sound-Off” (I’m sure that sounded awesome in his head) into action and defeat the Flash. 

Meanwhile, Barry is puzzling over why the helicopter pilots suddenly dropped the gong into the building, as when questioned about what happened, they had no idea. He knows that someone must have hypnotized them, but isn’t sure who or why. Meanwhile, in the police department’s record room, a young officer named Morty, who has been giving a reporter information about some as yet unrevealed story, walks the reporter (who works for Picture News just like Iris did) to her car...only for him to be whacked over the head and her to be kidnapped! We also see that the files she was interested in involve the Pied Piper, who is operating under the alleged name of Henry Darrow.

Barry comes outside just as Morty comes to, and the younger man tells him about what happened. Barry thinks that someone kidnapped her because of the story she was working on, and, because it was about the Pied Piper, Barry assumes that it was the Piper who had her kidnapped. In speaking of the demented elf, he’s in a state park fifty miles outside Central City, known as Summit Canyon, creating an avalanche in order to gather the final decibels needed to enact his evil plan. He notes that, once it’s complete, he’ll “finally be able to rid myself of the two curses which have plagued my life with the most pain and misery: my arch-enemy the Flash-and my despicable family!” 

Meanwhile, in his apartment, Barry is trying to work out the details of the kidnapping (which he still thinks the Piper is responsible for), noting that the man’s past has always been a mystery. We then cut to “the posh Ridgeway Hills community easy of the city”, where one of the kidnappers wonder why someone so rich hired them. The other one basically tells him “who cares, we’re getting paid a ton of money and now we can go to Vegas!” 

Inside a mansion, the people who paid the kidnappers note that the reporter is waking up, addressing each other as “Osgood” (snicker) and “Rachel”. The reporter tells them that they won’t get away with this, to which they basically respond that they totally will, because they’ve got tons of money to bribe her with. We then see that she’s tied up at one end of a ridiculously long table. The reporter, whose name is Marcy Dunphy, exclaims that she’s seen the people who had her kidnapped in the society pages. The man then introduces himself and his wife as “Hazel and Osgood Rathaway”, which, as this is only two panels after the use of the “Rachel” name, may hold the record for the least amount of time passing before Cary Bates forgot a character’s name. The reporter identifies them as the heads of the Rathaway Publishing Empire and is completely bewildered as to why such wealthy people would have her kidnapped. Their response? She’s uncovered a very embarrassing family secret, and they want it to stay hidden. Which does raise the question of why they decided to have her kidnap before trying to bribe her. Wouldn’t she be more amenable to the idea if you hadn’t had her kidnapped? 

While the Flash races to stop the Pied Piper from robbing a museum, the Rathaways for some reason decide to tell Macy the whole story. Their son, Hartley Rathaway, was born deaf, so they spent a ton of money to ‘cure’ his deafness, and because this is comic books, they actually found a doctor who could do it. Hartley subsequently became obsessed with music. Mr. and Mrs. Rathaway had big plans for their son, but, as time went by, it became clear that Hartley wasn’t interested in excelling in anything or in “upholding the prestige of the Rathaway name”. Instead of addressing the problem (or, alternatively, not attempting to force their son to become famous), Osgood decided to start bribing the heck out of people. He bought Hartley’s way into the best colleges and then bribed them into giving him good grades he hadn’t earned. After Hartley graduated, Osgood paid his way into an executive position at a major firm and...seriously, just how rich are these people? 

Meanwhile, the Flash manages to get through the sonic barrier that the Piper set up around the museum, only to be attacked by the Piper and his “Sonic  Boomatron” which is in the shape of bagpipes because of reasons. The stupidly-named device hits Flash with the equivalent of 50,000 decibels, before we cut back to the Rathaways’ explanation of how awesome bribery is. They apparently gave Hartley a silver-plated flute for his sixteenth birthday (in case it wasn’t clear that they’re made of money yet, I guess), and they tell Macy that their son had always liked tinkering with musical instruments. Somehow, they completely missed that their son was a super genius who created hypnotic and weaponized music until he actually put on the costume and became the Pied Piper. HOW DID THEY NOT NOTICE THAT? It clearly started when he was still a teenager, as he used it to hypnotize his tutor into getting out of a test. 

Now with the power to hypnotize people, his life was even easier than it had been before, and Hartley was bored out of his mind. So bored, apparently, that he decided that white-collar crime was overrated and decided to go into the “robbing banks in costume” type of crime. I also find it amusing at how shocked the Rathaways were that Hartley became a criminal. What, do nonstop bribery and literal kidnapping not count? Because they were bribing people left, right, and center LONG before he became the Piper. 

Meanwhile, Piper’s weapon somehow turns the Flash into sound, because this is comics and comics don’t have to make sense. He proceeds to walk off with his loot, surrounded by a sonic barrier that protects him from police gunfire. 

So yes, the Pied Piper is Hartley Rathaway, his family is rich, and he became the Piper because, at least according to his parents, he was an “emotionally disturbed” child who got bored. Apparently the elder Rathaways have kept the secret through EVEN MORE BRIBERY, giving money to everyone from the local police chief to the FBI to keep things quiet. The FBI were the ones who created the identity of Henry Darrow. By the way, Mrs. Rathaway is back to being Rachel again. Rachel reiterates the fact that kidnapping and then bribing the reporter to also keep things quiet was the only logical solution to the problem...at which point the Piper himself shows up! 

Meanwhile, Barry uses his mental control over all his molecules to reassemble himself while the Piper tells his parents that he’s paid his debt to them. Apparently, he turns over most of his loot to his parents in order to pay “back every Rathaway dollar my parents spent on trying to mold me into something I could never be.” The elder Rathaways had to keep all of it because doing anything else would reveal the secret. Osgood tells his son that he and his wife only wanted what was best for Hartley, to which Hartley replies “Not quite, Pop. You wanted what was best for the Rathaway name! What I wanted never really matter much to either one of you.” According to Hartley, then, it seems that he became the Piper not so much because he was bored...but rather because he feels that his parents were more concerned with their reputations than with loving him. 

Then the Flash pops up, punches him out, and rescues Macy, who says that they should give the Rathaways a few minutes alone with their son. I guess that we can assume that the Rathaways never got arrested because they’re made of money. Or something. (Could that be why we also rarely saw the Piper in prison during the Silver and Bronze Age?) 

Well, it may have taken Piper 22 years to get an origin (and a name), but in this case, I think it was worth it. With the possible exception of the Golden Glider, the Pied Piper has what is by far the most interesting Silver/Bronze Age origin of any of the Rogues, and I’m glad it’s stuck around. Props to Carey Bates for giving the Piper an incredibly memorable origin story. 

[wiltshirepiper]

Best Bagpipers for Hire

The most popular time for a bagpiper to play is when the bride enters the ceremony. Oh, those pipes sound so dramatic and powerful, really setting the tone for the grandeur of your wedding as you walk down the aisle. On your big day, you are going to be really excited, and you want everything to be just right. Without music, your wedding day cannot be complete. That is why you need a wedding bagpiper. There are many of the Best Bagpipers to Hire for your wedding ceremony, but you need to plan what music to play at your wedding.

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Giant Killing Review

I was recommended this soccer anime by some guys over at Daiya Discord. Keep in mind that I never really liked soccer because it always takes too long and I do not understand anything.

Anyway. I just finished watching this and I am so, so pleased.

SYNOPSIS

The story revolves around the new manager of East Tokyo United (ETU). ETU is like a professional soccer league team in Japan. They haven’t won league games for years and the team is in danger of relegation. Their fans have been slowly abandoning them and their long-time supporters want to see them win again. So the General Manager and PR Manager of the team went to England to hire their former player “Takeshi Tatsumi” to be their new head coach. Tatsumi had made a name for himself in England after a lackluster lower division team he coached was able to make it big. The GM and PR manager hoped that Tatsumi will bring back ETU to it’s former glory similar to when he was still their player.

GENERAL NOTES

I have never seen a sports anime about professional players before. I had heard of the continuations of Captain Tsubasa and Major but I have never really took those up because they are almost like sagas in themselves. Giant Killing though, has only 26 episodes and is a good starter for people who want to see what an anime about a professional team is like.

ANIMATION AND SOUNDTRACK

 This show is from 2010 but it has one of the best animation I have seen. Everything is so realistic and beautiful. The soundtrack is AMAZING. The Opening song with the bagpipes is a BOP. It really gets me in the soccer mood every time.

CHARACTERS AND STORY DEVELOPMENT

As someone who is used to watching sports animes with highschool boys, I really did not know what to expect. I watched this with an open mind though, because the characters’ age are between 20-40 years old. Some of them are even married and have kids. This story is concerning pros with salaries and etc. after all, THEREFORE IT’S A DIFFERENT KIND OF WORLD THAT IM USED TO WATCHING.

The first 2 episodes was kind of frustrating because the coach was eccentric and the team and the fans were still wary and distrustful of him. I think this adjustment time was normal though.  Some of the players even got on my nerves for a short while. BUT! BUT! it was still interesting because the animation was clever and didn’t use annoying BGMs to amp up the tension even more.

It was around ep 3 or 4 when things started to get really fun. Slowly and surely, the key members of the team were highlighted one by one and I could really see mature development in the narrative. I grew to love the players and I basically screamed and cheered every time they did something amazing (i’ve never done this before)

I think what made me beyond impressed with this show is that with only 26 episodes, the show has managed to teach me the basics soccer positions and their general roles on the field. In a way, the show is instructional but is not obvious about it. Strategies were also explained in simple terms so they were easy to understand,

The audience reactions were also interesting because they showed how real soccer fans acted. The were realistically shown being bored and annoyed when

took too long for the teams to score

when things end up in a draw and

when there is a losing streak.

Lady characters were also portrayed in a realistic and normal way. It’s so good to watch an anime where female characters aren’t treated like sht. Same-face syndrome is almost non-existent. Every character design, face and body shape was unique.

Most of all, the show introduces how big and serious the professional soccer culture in japan is.

VOICE ACTING

I’m gonna be honest it was soooooo refreshing to watch an anime with the veteran seiyuus dominating the major roles. I was ecstatic when I couldn’t tell who voiced who. This anime is really from a different era (2010). Ryotaro Okiayu as Murakoshi shines in this serious captain role where he talks quite a lot. And man, I didn’t know I would miss Tomokazu Seki’s voice this much (He plays Coach Tatsumi).

Another thing to note is how the rival foreign coaches and players always speak in their native language. I assume they really got natives to voice them. Sometimes japanese voice is superimposed on the foreign language when the coaches were thinking.Yet you can still hear their native language like a whisper when they do this.

CONCLUSION

I LOVE IT ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. If you want to watch a sports anime about adults with less sap and more professionalism, this anime is for you.

I definitely recommend it to everyone. I learned so much and I probably will like soccer more now. It is so much fun to watch and their were even moments of comedy gold.

It is clear how so much love and care was poured into this anime it shows how much it respects the japanese soccer league.

I WANT MORE SEASONS TBH THIS SHOW IS SO GOOD.

P.S. brb gonna read the manga now

[theoriginalladya]

Would love to hear more on Lachlan! ❤

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AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!  My sort of Scottish boy!!!!!  Grab a seat, m’dear, I’ve got lots to say about him! :D

Okay, so ...  Lachlan MacRae Shepard (and his younger brother, Iain Sinclair Shepard) was born on Mindoir.  Mum (Fiona) is a MacRae from Scotland (and post-war he and Kaidan end up near Eilean Donan castle, the ancient seat of the MacRae family, for a while) and Dad (Benjamin) is tolerant of her red-headed Scottish ways. ;)  Dad is former Alliance, too.

Lachlan and his brother are turned onto music - and I don’t just mean the kind you listen to on your omni-tool! - at a very young age.  Lachlan plays several instruments, including violin, but he is best and (and much prefers) cello.  His brother also plays several instruments, but sticks with violin.  They both also know well how to play the bagpipes, as does Fiona, tyvm.  (who do you think taught them???)  She has her father’s pipes, brought with her when she and Benjamin moved to Mindoir, and she’ll pull them out on special occasions for Lachlan and/or Iain to play - which is rare, mind, so anytime they come out, both boys scramble around madly to get a chance to play! lol

Now, about the time Lachlan is fifteen (about a year older than the standard game Shepard) and Iain twelve, Benjamin hires Kaidan Alenko on as help around the farm.  Over the next year and a half or so, Kaidan essentially becomes part of the family, helping out but also getting to know them well. At one point, Lachlan goes off to play with the United Colonial Symphonic Orchestra - it’s members representing all of the Alliance colonies around the galaxy.  In fact, Lachlan is with them on tour when Mindoir is attacked.  Kaidan helps Iain survive, and the two of them head back to his family’s place at the orchard in BC.  Poor Lachlan hears about the attack and while the orchestra tries to watch out for him as best they can once he finds out, he slips away for a couple of days and disappears.  He later has no memory of that time until he walks back into the hotel to be met by the orchestra members and an Alliance officer who then takes him to Earth to be reunited with his brother and Kaidan.

Now, I’ve got tons more to say about him, but you’ll need another ask or three to drag that out! lol  (I really hate making these things too long)

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Everything to Know About Hiring a Wedding Planner

When it involves the design process, the spectrum stretches from "I haven't any idea what I'm doing" to "I think wedding planning could be my calling, should I quit my day job?" Accordingly, for those that do not know where to start out , hiring a marriage planner to assist them along the way can desire a no brainer . except for those that desire they have this from the get-go or think that extra help isn't financially feasible, is spending thousands on a planner really well worth the investment? If you select your planner wisely, you'll actually find yourself saving money.

Ahead, we break down everything you would like to understand about hiring a marriage planner, from why you would like one to the way to choose one.

Reasons to rent a marriage Planner

If you're trying to make a decision if a marriage planner is true for your big day, here are six things to place within the pro column.

1. they will economize on Vendors

A good planner can assist you make the foremost of your wedding budget. "We can stretch your budget because we all know what's more important; we all know what is going on to possess more impact," say planners Claire Weller and Susan Cordovan of massive City Bride. We learned that she spent over $1,000 on five bagpipers, and bagpipers are so loud you simply need one. We could have saved her $800 therein small decision. Even small decisions can add up to big savings once you have a planner who knows what they're doing."

2. They'll Fight for Your Wedding Vision and Keep Everything on target

In addition to helping couples budget and supervising sticky details like legal contracts, the foremost important perk of a planner has someone who'll fight for your wedding vision from start to end . While many vendors tackle quite one wedding per day or per weekend, a planner is concentrated only on your big day and can push to form sure everything goes consistent with your unique plan.

"It really may be a long journey to the altar," Cordovan says. "On the marriage day, [you want] someone who knows what's in your brain and knows that you simply want an outside ceremony albeit it's like rain. Or, if it does rain, we're getting to run out there and dry out the chairs."

3. they will Keep Things Stress-Free

From a vendor's perspective, working with a marriage planner rather than directly with the bride or groom or their parents can keep things streamlined and stress-free.  A Stem Above floral design, says especially because the day gets closer, she'd rather bother a planner to iron out last-minute details than worry an already-stressed couple directly.

 4. they will Get You a Vendor Discount

"Sometimes discounts don't appear on paper, "says. "If we call our lighting guy and on the marriage day we do not like what he's brought, you'll make certain we're getting to have him add extra lighting, and [you're not going to] get charged for it. We are repeat business. Couples aren't .

 5. they will Handle Ceremony-to-Reception Flipping

Full and partial planning packages aside ,a day-of coordinator is right if you'll wing it, especially if your celebration involves complex orchestration like flipping the ceremony space during a short period of time so it's ready for the reception.

What Are Day-of Wedding Coordinators and What Do They Do?

6. they will assist you Coordinate the whole Day

But albeit a venue offers an in-house coordinator, Cordovan advises couples to recollect that that person will likely only be coordinating the precise details that the venue is liable for providing, like food or the space itself. they'll not be focused on helping you juggle all the small details which will make your big day so special. And juggling details is that the last item you and your partner want to stress about on your day . "At a hotel or a venue, they see a marriage every weekend or two a weekend," Weller says. "Your wedding planner wants to form sure this is often your wedding. So having someone assist you understand the way to celebrate that's so important."

After you've booked your major vendors, you'll still plan to consult a planner midway through the method . Most offer partial or customized packages.

What to seem for during a Wedding Planner

Think a marriage planner is that the right move for you and your partner? Here's what to seem for when hiring one.

1. A Free Consultation

A face-to-face meeting is imperative when it involves hiring a marriage planner. Seeing someone's work online or having an honest phone conversation is one thing, but meeting them face to face and really going to know them can confirm or challenge what you would possibly have already thought.

2. The Planner's Personality

It's important that you simply find someone whose personality clicks with yours, says Viva Max Kaley of Viva Max Weddings. believe what proportion you will be communicating with and seeing this person throughout the marriage planning process. So you'll be wanting to make certain you're very comfortable together with your planner and the way they hear you and speak to you. There should be a solid rapport and a component of trust.

3. The Planner's Individual Background or Experience

Each planner has their own unique skillset and a few could also be better suited to the sort of wedding you're hoping to plan it would add up to settle on someone whose background aligns together with your needs," Kaley advises. Or if food is your first priority, then a planner who knows the ins and outs of the catering business or wont to be a chef could be an honest choice. Of course, many planners have a various body of experience to draw from, but you ought to attempt to work with one who also emphasizes the aspects that you simply think are the foremost important.

4. What Services Are Included

Spend time brooding about what services you will need for your wedding, then find a planner who can fulfill those needs you'll only need a day-of coordinator to assist everything run smoothly, otherwise you may prefer an expert to assist walk you thru every step of the way while planning your big day. Kaley recommends being honest about what you're capable of doing and what your strengths and weaknesses could also be . "

Some planners append an additional charge for design services, so confirm you recognize what you're getting from the beginning ,and a few coordinators won't found out any decor unless it's explicitly stated within the contract.

5. Their Average reaction time

Since communication is vital , Chancy says it is also important to understand what quite reaction time you'll expect from your planner. this may help reduce or eliminate the strain of wondering about any issues—big or small—as you're planning. So, make certain to ask potential planners whether you will be communicating via phone calls, texts, or emails and the way long you ought to expect to attend for a reply.

6. coverage

Although it is the least romantic aspect of wedding planning, insurance may be a must. confirm your planner has insurance . In fact, most high-end resorts require a planner to possess it, says Victoria Canada of Victoria Canada Weddings & Events.

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[inquisition-messenger]

☭ Sesa and Bagpipe? idk lets fucking go.

BATTLE THEME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANsFFoxh1LU

BATTLE INTRO: “Let’s see if those farmer hands can actually throw a punch or two,heh.”

VICTORY: “If that’s the best you can do,you should totally hire someone to train ya.”

DEFEAT: “Well... I celebrated too early,haha!”

ASSIST: “You’re actually not that bad.”

TAUNT: “Metal up your ass!”

REACTING TO TAUNT: “Is this some sorta monkey dance people from your village do?”

FLEE: “Next time we meet,prepare for trouble!”

REACTING TO FLEE: “Get over here!”

TIE: “‘ight... wanna go for a drink? My treat.”

PERFECT VICTORY: “Victory is great but friendship is better.”

FINISH MOVE: “...Sorry about this.”