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27th September 08, 09:17 PM
#1
Three generations of DIY
Hello all,
Most of this Summer's DIY energy was spent preparing for today.
Beth and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows.
DIY: Douglas box pleat kilt, matching waistcoat, regulation doublet, sporran, kilt pin, flashes, etc, etc. I refuse to knit hose. A guy's gotta draw the line somewhere. Beth required none of my skill at all. <woof>
Then we had this quiet little fellow Christened
He came out of it a little camera shy, and slightly wet.
DIY: Kilt, vest, plaid, coatee with sterling silver buttons, flashes, sporran, buckle brogues ala-Target/Tandy Leather. If this outfit doesn't score him a babysitter, nothing will.
Dad flew in from Atlanta sporting his new DIY Ancient Douglas Kilt and recycled Silver Fox sporran.
It's been 2 years since we posed together. The inset is for great aunt Karin. I wore my great uncle Bob's watch with pride. Thank you Karin.
The weather did not cooperate, so we held the ceremony in the entry to our <under construction> church. Though we were only dressed for 30 minutes, it was worth every stitch. Ah, such a wait for Burns Supper to come.
Cheers,
Beth, Alex, and Kevin.
Last edited by kevinkinney; 2nd October 08 at 07:09 PM.
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Proudly monkeying with tradition since 1967.
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27th September 08, 09:41 PM
#2
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
Thanks SO much for sharing these Kevin. It's great to see three generations in family tartan like this. Wonderful. My wife oogled a great deal at your bairn. 
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.” -C.S. Lewis
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27th September 08, 10:18 PM
#3
Congrats!! What a wonderful way to celebrate your anniversary. Everyone looks wonderful.
Congrats again,
Sara
"There is one success- to be able to spend your life your own way."
~Christopher Morley
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27th September 08, 10:54 PM
#4
Simply stunning - congratulations one and all!
Phil in Idaho
"Walk Tall, Walk Straight, and Look the World Right in the Eye."
That Great Celtic Philosopher Val Doonican
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27th September 08, 11:29 PM
#5
Fantastic look, and congrats on your 10 years.
Member of the National Trust For Scotland 2010
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28th September 08, 05:35 AM
#6
Really admire the bias cut tartan w'scoat under the PC. That's as good a look as it gets. all you need now is a pair of argyll hose to match your kilt, of course!
PS..congratulations
DWFII--Traditionalist and Auld Crabbit
In the Highlands of Central Oregon
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28th September 08, 06:40 AM
#7
Kevin
Firstly Congratulations to you and Beth on your Anniversary and the renewal of your vows, secondly everyone looks absolutely brilliant, the outfits of 3 generations really do show your talent.
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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28th September 08, 08:55 AM
#8
Lookin' good! Congrats on your special day. 
When all is said and done....More is said than done.
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28th September 08, 09:29 AM
#9
You all look absolutely *great*, and congratulations on a big day...
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28th September 08, 09:47 AM
#10
What magnificent pictures!
You all looking absolutely smashing.
Congratulations and well wishes to the happy couple and their handsome son
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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