Thanks Brad, I've brought up the subject of getting a set of Bagpipes but would need a place to practice. We only have a few thousand acres of forest around us and no one will agree on how far away I'd have to be. Just like the electric guitar I once had. I could play/practice as long as I didn't turn the volume higher than "1". What's the use? Could rip a good Anthem ala Jimi Hendrix which sounded great at 9. Ah the days of our youth. Hey, Electric Guitar !? Now there's an idea, it will go with the drum set.
Allow me to help you make a case for the pipes: http://www.guitarsolos.com/videos-johnny-bagpipes-[WAztA-Iqb4g].cfm
Sounds great, but I refuse to wear the skirt! I've heard the main reason they had Pipers was not to inspire the troops but to make them so mad they'd kill anything just to get away from the noise.
Now that's a manly baby if I ever saw one! Tell the parents they do good work, a handsome lil' devil. Congrats again.