Ya, Bagpipes aren't for everyone. I for one like them... as long as it is a lone piper and there is some distance between us.

I remember going to my cousins piping band socials in which the band played... in the hall. Just picture a dozen pipers, with drummers, piping in a small social hall.

Bloody loud!

In all seriousness, and this is just a suggestion, there is a track from The Tea Party, off there Edges Of Twilight album called The Badger. Just the right amount :)


Now regarding the actual topic of the post itself ;)

I would imagine that they could have made one. Not necessarily like the US, but with hard work and there neighbour leaving them pretty much alone, they definitly would have had the chance to do well for themselves.

But, this also brings up the question of whether the war of independence was necessary. Canada for instance, got its independence through diplomacy and Scotland is doing the same thing.


Also, in your few paragraphs, have said a mouthful. IMO, this merrits further discussion; a thread of its own. But, I'm just a guy posting a comment to a blog, what do I know ;)