# Poststructural Pub **URL:** https://www.chiffandfipple.com/c/poststructural-pub/6.md [Latest](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Poststructural Pub category](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/about-the-poststructural-pub-category/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2002, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/about-the-poststructural-pub-category/8 "2002-06-30T13:04:00Z")
Socializing and general posts on wide-ranging topics. Remember, it’s Poststructural! --- ## [Big Changes Coming & Dale Bides Adieu.](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/big-changes-coming-dale-bides-adieu/107400)
**Author:** [@Dale](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Dale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 12:54am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/big-changes-coming-dale-bides-adieu/107400 "2025-09-29T00:54:27Z")
Friends, I write to let you know that I’ve been working with Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store toward the mutual goal of having him become the new owner of the Chiff & Fipple domain name and this board. We’ve rea… --- ## [How to make a hole](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/how-to-make-a-hole/150948)
**Author:** [@Sonny1926](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Sonny1926)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/how-to-make-a-hole/150948 "2026-11-01T15:00:32Z")
Sorry, I don’t know what “poststructural” means but I can’t find a category for flute making. I have two questions. This will be a transverse flute in F, from 3/4" cpvc. Regarding the sharpness of the embouchure hole.… --- ## [Looking for Tom a small pipe designer](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/looking-for-tom-a-small-pipe-designer/150845)
**Author:** [@Neale\_Blevins](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Neale_Blevins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/looking-for-tom-a-small-pipe-designer/150845 "2026-10-15T16:06:18Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a chap known as Tom (Printables user handle @Tom\_1766913) who posted many, many pipe designs on the Printables website which are no longer available, would love to have access to the Northumbrian Sma… --- ## [Embouchure hole sharpness](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/embouchure-hole-sharpness/150896)
**Author:** [@Sonny1926](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Sonny1926)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/embouchure-hole-sharpness/150896 "2026-10-09T15:20:17Z")
Regarding the “sharpness” of the embouchure hole : Has anyone ever described it as a radius in fractions of a millimeter? My A.I. assistant is telling me 0.1–0.3 mm radius. --- ## [Question about maker](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/question-about-maker/150785)
**Author:** [@Gerrad](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Gerrad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/question-about-maker/150785 "2026-09-25T07:58:35Z")
Hi All Just trying to see if anyone may know who made this set? I believe it may be J.Bourke due to inscription. Just not sure. --- ## [Check out windway.app if you want a song tracker/practice tool](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/check-out-windway-app-if-you-want-a-song-tracker-practice-tool/150616)
**Author:** [@gruevy](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/gruevy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/check-out-windway-app-if-you-want-a-song-tracker-practice-tool/150616 "2026-09-24T15:07:41Z")
Most of you are probably beyond needing something like this, but for the beginners in your lives, you might find this useful to recommend. It lets you pick anything off thesession (including variants), add it to your own… --- ## [Montreal?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/montreal/77117)
**Author:** [@brewerpaul](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/brewerpaul)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/montreal/77117 "2026-09-24T00:50:41Z")
We’re heading up to Montreal on Saturday and would welcome any and all suggestions for places to go, things to see, interesting food, music, etc. People here know everything :smiley: Thanks --- ## [A song my Dad used to sing...](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/a-song-my-dad-used-to-sing/69220)
**Author:** [@brewerpaul](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/brewerpaul)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/a-song-my-dad-used-to-sing/69220 "2026-09-17T12:44:39Z")
I need help completing a song that my Dad used to sing. He meant no offense by it, and neither do I-- it starts like this: (Intro) The game was played on Sunday, in Old St. Peter’s yard Jesus played at halfback and M… --- ## [Sessionist app beta launch (CP)](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/sessionist-app-beta-launch-cp/150498)
**Author:** [@Niall\_Kelleher](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Niall_Kelleher)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/sessionist-app-beta-launch-cp/150498 "2026-09-08T20:00:36Z")
Hi, Over the last few years I’ve developed an app based around learning the tunes (with real audio guide recordings) with a focus on ‘learning to learn’ by ear and muscle memory rather than by reading music or learning … --- ## [Glen Hansard - RIP](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/glen-hansard-rip/150399)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/glen-hansard-rip/150399 "2026-08-04T12:06:32Z")
This terribly shocking news just in: Glen Hansard dies in crash. I saw on the news this morning a man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Dublin but he is only now being named. Will need some time to sink in, a terr… --- ## [Traveling with whistles](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/traveling-with-whistles/56293)
**Author:** [@Redwolf](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Redwolf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/traveling-with-whistles/56293 "2026-07-24T20:02:56Z")
Has anyone out there done any air travel with whistles lately (particularly whistles in your carry-on)? Have you encountered any hassles with security? While I’m planning to pack some of my metal whistles in my checked … --- ## [Looking for a half remembered song](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/looking-for-a-half-remembered-song/150356)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Bill](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mike_Bill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/looking-for-a-half-remembered-song/150356 "2026-07-16T20:01:53Z")
(Please forgive my singing…) Does anyone recognize this old traditional song? I am several months into trying to find any mention of it online and I’ve officially finished searching through all of my friends CDs and ca… --- ## [Ornamentation effect?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/ornamentation-effect/150333)
**Author:** [@BygByte](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/BygByte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/ornamentation-effect/150333 "2026-07-15T13:39:10Z")
Somewhat of a newbie to the whistle - near 80 years a musician, mostly transverse flute. While noodling around, I tried rotating my finger around a tone hole - interesting effect. Is this a known technique in ornamentati… --- ## [Dear USPS, ... I REALLY hate you today](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/dear-usps-i-really-hate-you-today/150272)
**Author:** [@CoastWinds](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/CoastWinds)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/dear-usps-i-really-hate-you-today/150272 "2026-07-02T15:21:05Z")
I have no idea how they managed to crush this packing tube and the Dixon DX004D inside of it. :scream: My thanks though to Preston at Stoney End Music who has committed to sending me a replacement when they get new stoc… --- ## [Moya Brennan Requiescat In Pace](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/moya-brennan-requiescat-in-pace/149920)
**Author:** [@oleorezinator](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/oleorezinator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/moya-brennan-requiescat-in-pace/149920 "2026-04-30T11:30:54Z")
--- ## [AI hallucinations](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/ai-hallucinations/150024)
**Author:** [@trill](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/trill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/ai-hallucinations/150024 "2026-04-28T10:56:28Z")
AI ain’t perfect. I submitted the following prompt to a chat bot image query: “The turbulent airflow created at the windway exit when a penny whistle sounds.” Here’s what I got: Honestly, for technical inquiries in… --- ## [Absolute proof of the existence of hell:](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/absolute-proof-of-the-existence-of-hell/149893)
**Author:** [@oleorezinator](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/oleorezinator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/absolute-proof-of-the-existence-of-hell/149893 "2026-04-21T15:25:15Z")
Absolute proof of the existence of hell: A blurb from a band scrounging cash to record an album of grateful dead tunes on the scotch pipes! Saints preserve us! --- ## [Any other avid cyclists on C&F?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/any-other-avid-cyclists-on-c-f/148743)
**Author:** [@blaynechastain](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/blaynechastain)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/any-other-avid-cyclists-on-c-f/148743 "2026-04-04T23:20:03Z")
Finally got out for a ride today. I usually go out about 5x/week but with all the work on the new forums and my usual workload, i just didn’t have much time for it this week! Any other avid cyclists on here? @anci… --- ## [I need your help! Fellow trade musicians!](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/i-need-your-help-fellow-trade-musicians/149651)
**Author:** [@Qi\_Wei](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Qi_Wei)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/i-need-your-help-fellow-trade-musicians/149651 "2026-02-24T16:07:14Z")
Hi! fellow trad musicians! I know this is pretty long, but please read to the end! (I am a new user here so can’t upload multiple pictures, if you want to check the pictures and video mentioned below, please check my fa… --- ## [Carbony low whistle diameter?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/carbony-low-whistle-diameter/149559)
**Author:** [@Tom-fae-the-Vale](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Tom-fae-the-Vale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/carbony-low-whistle-diameter/149559 "2026-02-13T17:18:07Z")
Could someone please advise what is the external diameters of the Carbony Low D? (I’m aware they’re tapered). I’ve puchased a thumb rest for my Low D (Chieftain) that’s actually advertised as suitable for use on ‘Carbony… --- ## [Can we be done with "Tri-City -County -State" areas?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/can-we-be-done-with-tri-city-county-state-areas/106815)
**Author:** [@pancelticpiper](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/pancelticpiper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/can-we-be-done-with-tri-city-county-state-areas/106815 "2026-01-27T00:29:40Z")
Is this a US only thing? Every day I see somebody posting online about an event in “the tri-city area” or “the tri-county area” or “the tri-State area” as if it gives some kind of clue as to where the event is. It does… --- ## [Fun NYTimes article about oboes and oboe making](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/fun-nytimes-article-about-oboes-and-oboe-making/149431)
**Author:** [@Dale](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Dale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/fun-nytimes-article-about-oboes-and-oboe-making/149431 "2026-01-18T12:19:15Z")
Hi Folks, I enjoyed this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/arts/music/oboe-laubin-jim-phelan.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.FFA.FPcv.BvtJ0gyHZXc3&smid=url-share Yours, Dale --- ## [From Grandpa’s Irish police band days](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/from-grandpa-s-irish-police-band-days/149365)
**Author:** [@Lappy](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Lappy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/from-grandpa-s-irish-police-band-days/149365 "2026-01-05T03:05:44Z")
This is an old 6 keyed flute with an extra head joint . It’s missing one cork pad. --- ## [Join me in the 50 out of 62 practice challenge](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/join-me-in-the-50-out-of-62-practice-challenge/149146)
**Author:** [@eedbjp](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/eedbjp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/join-me-in-the-50-out-of-62-practice-challenge/149146 "2025-11-29T20:12:02Z")
Do you want to create a practice habit . Here is a way to get some momentum . Join me in practicing your instrument (any instrument for your Irish music) or practice your vocals 50 days in December and January. Any 50 da… --- ## [Fortune Cookie Fortune: Need a translation](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/fortune-cookie-fortune-need-a-translation/29174)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Milner](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Martin_Milner)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/fortune-cookie-fortune-need-a-translation/29174 "2025-11-20T14:43:55Z")
I received the following mysterious fortune in a fortune cookie recently, I wonder if anyone can hazard an English translation? “After readying the every emotion, I see some understanding peer entering realm.” --- ## [R W Clarke, Ballybay, Pipes](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/r-w-clarke-ballybay-pipes/149044)
**Author:** [@Leith33](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Leith33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/r-w-clarke-ballybay-pipes/149044 "2025-11-06T16:54:22Z")
I have an inherited set of Northumbrian Bagpipes with the name ‘R W Clarke, BallyBay’ marked on the bellows. Would love to know any further information and thoughts based on the photographs posted belows. Found this art… --- ## [Replace the Start-up dot with the C&F icon?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/replace-the-start-up-dot-with-the-c-f-icon/149002)
**Author:** [@Terry\_McGee](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Terry_McGee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/replace-the-start-up-dot-with-the-c-f-icon/149002 "2025-10-30T17:11:58Z")
Please excuse my ignorance in not knowing where to post this, or even if it’s worth posting. It’s just that every time I launch C&F, and watch the black spot on the white page while it launches, I can’t help but think “… --- ## [Leonardo da Vinci and the Wright brothers](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/leonardo-da-vinci-and-the-wright-brothers/107011)
**Author:** [@pancelticpiper](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/pancelticpiper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/leonardo-da-vinci-and-the-wright-brothers/107011 "2025-10-08T20:58:02Z")
I recently finished the fantastic book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough and jumped right into Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. Having just now finished the chapter Birds and Flight I was struck by numerous s… --- ## ["He's your son!!" of APOD](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/hes-your-son-of-apod/90041)
**Author:** [@daveboling](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/daveboling)\ **Replies:** 4205\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/hes-your-son-of-apod/90041 "2025-09-16T18:15:21Z")
Thread title will likely be understood by parents of teenagers… Now back to our originally scheduled program. dave boling [Next page](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/c/poststructural-pub/6.md?page=1)