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Old 11-21-2009, 02:27 AM
 
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Last regimental kiltmaker dies

An obituary for Arthur Varley the last regimental kiltmaker dies - http://www.heraldscotland.com/commen...ailor-1.933316
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Very sad. That's like having a library burn down.
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:07 AM
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Wow, it's a sad day.. He was truely respected for his
skill and knowledge.. It is a sad day to loose a man of his quality..
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May he rest in peace.
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What a sad loss.
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Old 11-21-2009, 09:09 AM
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The end of a proud era.
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Old 11-21-2009, 01:02 PM
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The end of an era now kilts are put out to tender for the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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put out to tender?
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Old 11-21-2009, 07:40 PM
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Shopped out to the lowest bidder, I think.
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Thanks for the link. What a valuable life he lead.
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