Is this as dangerous as it looks?
Not really, although it can take something of a toll on the hands.
I had my left first finger main joint ripped wide open when a sword jammed
on a nail in the stage at Durham Miners Gala during the jump figure.
I still finished the dance but the others weren't too happy about the blood
spattered all over their white shirts.
There is also a certain excitement when a sword breaks , which happens with
a sharp crack and no prior warning.
Strangely this doesn't happen when the swords are under maximum stress, but
afterwards in a less stressful part of a figure.
Tho in the present context it's probably safer than admitting to liking KT
;-)
I've always got on well with Kathryn and still get a hug and a kiss when we
meet.
It doesn't mean I feel I have to like everything she plays tho'.
All the best,
Dave
Dave Shaw, Northumbrian and Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Pipes and SHAW
Whistles
www.daveshaw.co.uk
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