Yet Another Dallasite

**IrishSailor** · 25th April 11, 01:53 PM

How's it going folks?

The name's Brendan and I've recently started wearing my first Kilt (Irish National from USAkilts.com) and just purchased my second (U.S. Navy Edzell from Sportkilt.com). If I could, I'd wear them to work. Well, I suppose I could, I just wouldn't remain employed much longer. There is no accounting for taste I suppose. Oh well.

Anyway, I was born and raised in Providence, RI and my grandparents taught me to appreciate my Celtic heritage (which leans more to the Irish than Scottish, but I digress.) I've brought that pride with me every where I've gone, from serving in the Navy, to now settling down in Dallas.

My fiance recently indicated her interest in going to Renaissance Festivals on a regular basis, particularly the three major Texas Festivals (TRF, Scarborough, and Sherwood Forrest). That's when I finally bought my first kilt and I am in the process of slowly putting together my costume, with the Kilt as the center piece of course. I'll post a picture once it's done.

Well, that's my story. If you see me at one of the Festivals, or a local Dallas Pub, I'd be happy to raise a glass and sing a few songs with you.

**Chas** · 25th April 11, 02:18 PM

Hello IrishSailor,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**IrishSailor** · 25th April 11, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

Hello IrishSailor,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

Thanks Chas,
I was supposed to be stationed about 3 hours north of you in Harrogate. But unfortunately, I messed up my leg and the Navy canceled my orders, my career was pretty much over after that too. I have served in the farthest reaches of the British Empire though, I served for a year in Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. Beautiful place in the middle of absolutely nowhere.