Perhaps you have, but afraid something about your need to put it quite like that bothers me…
There’s no NEED. Just stating a fact to emphasise the fact that I’m not confused about the topic. “I am very familiar with the playing of low whistles.” Is that less bothersome to you P Duggan? We are talking about low whistle technique and not how bothered or not you are. Lighten up dude!
What? You’re suggesting that?
Off-topic: “Oy” in this case is Yiddish, not British (although it could be Briddish, depending 
). What it is is an exclamation, usually one of discomfort or frustration. It’s kind of like “Ouch”, and it’s all in how you say it: it’s generally muttered or moaned. It’s a time-honored Jewish/Eastern European utterance, long adopted into American speech - although obviously not by everyone - and you don’t even have to be Jewish (or Slavic) to use it. OTOH the British similar-sounding word is instead usually spelled “Oi”, and is a variant of “Hey!”. Unlike “Oy”, “Oi” tends to be barked out. To my Yank ears “Oi!” sounds as if it’s supposed to be rougher and ruder than “Hey!”.
So MTGuru was signalling to you his frustration. Clear, now?
Back to topic…
Thank you for that excellent explaination. I have great respect for the guru and was’nt expecting otherwise. Like I Said, I’m not that familiar with the phrase. From films like 'Snatch" , " Lock Stock…“, etc. I love " Seinfeld” too!
Oh my! I actually did read that topic, I must have just forgotten about it.
Indeed it is…generally. But it’s also used in a joking/bantering context too.
Right, I’ve gotten that impression depending on context. Thanks. 
Well, I’m just glad everyone seems to be on the same page after all. Mazel tov.
( I maybe creating drama) 
Whistle1000, In this case as an example I am very confused as to why the lochlan was such a problem for you…As stated in your latest post Not sure the piper’s grip was being implemented properly, “As explained” No disrespect ofcourse but it is what it is! you seem to have your own way which is fine…Except, not fine for bigger whistles made for volume. Point being, “proper piper’s grip would have allowed you to play this instrument without complaint”. ( Very high level or very low level, No matter…Some kind of tune would have been made) 
You do know that it’s been several months since that thread was active, right?
You might get his attention on a more current thread here: https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/the-lochlan-review-pics-are-up/60831/1
Well, the original topic here wasn’t specific to any particular low whistle, and I don’t think there were enough of the Lochlan whistles in circulation to speculate on general size and playability.
In any case, I think we’ll officially put this thread to rest.