greetings from Virginia/ middle east

**hot_rod29** · 2nd July 10, 08:40 AM

Hello everyone,

I was led to the site doing research for my potential next kilt. I'm a Stewart on my mothers side and tend to stick with the family tartans unless I plan to really go out there and buy a utilikilt (I did see a model that would hold most of a 12 pack). I have an unlabeled 4-5 meter casual kilt in Black Stewart that was a gift from my parents a few years ago. If my profile picture is working, that is me and my fiance from last St. Patrick's Day in Richmond, VA.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 2nd July 10, 09:12 AM

Hope you are back from deployment in time for the Virginia or Richmond Games!

**Mike_Oettle** · 2nd July 10, 10:28 AM

Hi, Rod, and welcome to XMTS from the bottom end of Africa.
My military time included a spell in a tropical region just south of Angola. You have to acclimatise before you start working the territory.
Of course, I was in a relatively humid region. Iraq, I imagine, is extremely dry away from the big rivers. But the heat gets you both ways.
Regards,
Mike

**Chas** · 2nd July 10, 11:43 AM

Hello hot_rod,

Welcome to XMarks from the middle of Thetford Forest in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**Dr. Mac** · 2nd July 10, 11:50 AM

, from Bryan/College Station!

**BoldHighlander** · 2nd July 10, 03:24 PM

...from a former 11-B in the far nw corner of Washington state!

**McClef** · 3rd July 10, 12:31 AM

from South Wales UK!

**Whidbey78** · 3rd July 10, 12:46 AM

Greeting from a Whidbey Islander in the middle of nowhere.

I'm a former US Navy AM2 and a current US Army Cpl.(19K), but regardless of your denomination, even a DOD contractor, no less your brethren! Keep your head on a swivel and get your butt home in one piece!!! For those who don't, say a prayer and give some time to help them out(no money...volunteer with the VA or American Legion...they need the help on the homefront, and they helped me a lot).

I'm going back to active duty(until retirement this time) in a few days. God Bless You for your service and your sacrifices. It does not go unnoticed, though sometimes unsaid.