Well I finally took the plunge and bought myself a set of uillean pipes. All I need now is

1. Lots of spare time to figure out how they work,
2. Ways of dealing with the frustration that I'll suffer cos I know what I want but the blasted thing just won't cooperate, and
3. Ways to mollify the neighbours. Possibly work colleagues too - if I get too stressed they'll want to know why.
Maybe I should give up smoking at the same time, that could explain my strange behaivour and mood swings!

I have always been fascinated by this instrument, love to watch others playing and now have jumped into the deep water myself. Wahey!!!