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03-24-2009, 04:58 AM
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Here is Lady Chrystel reflecting upon a splendid Confederate Memorial Tartan fabric she just got from a friend through the Post.
Included with it was a gorgeous silver thistle brooch and this French poem :
Le ciel est, par dessus le toit,
Si bleu, si calme !
Un arbre, par dessus le toit,
Berce sa palme.
La cloche, dans le ciel qu'on voit,
Doucement tinte.
Un oiseau sur l'arbre qu'on voit,
Chante sa plainte.
Mon Dieu, mon Dieu, la vie est là !
Simple et tranquille.
Cette paisible rumeur là
Vient de la ville.
- Qu'as-tu fait, ô toi que voilà
Pleurant sans cesse,
Dis, qu'as-tu fait, toi que voilà,
De ta jeunesse ? 
These are bright days indeed ! May they be blessed !
Best,
Robert
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03-24-2009, 05:12 AM
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That is a GREAT picture. It tells a story. Thank you.
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03-24-2009, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance  Here is Lady Chrystel reflecting upon a splendid Confederate Memorial Tartan fabric she just got from a friend through the Post.
Included with it was a gorgeous silver thistle brooch and this French poem :
Le ciel est, par dessus le toit,
Si bleu, si calme !
Un arbre, par dessus le toit,
Berce sa palme.
La cloche, dans le ciel qu'on voit,
Doucement tinte.
Un oiseau sur l'arbre qu'on voit,
Chante sa plainte.
Mon Dieu, mon Dieu, la vie est là !
Simple et tranquille.
Cette paisible rumeur là
Vient de la ville.
- Qu'as-tu fait, ô toi que voilà
Pleurant sans cesse,
Dis, qu'as-tu fait, toi que voilà,
De ta jeunesse ?
These are bright days indeed ! May they be blessed !
Best,
Robert | Wow, what a gorgeous Tartan. Will the kilt be for yourself or a friend? I've been meaning to get a CMT. Please be sure to post some photos when the kilt is finished.
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03-24-2009, 07:15 AM
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That is a great photo of her! Thanks for sharing it with us  |
03-24-2009, 07:19 AM
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Robert you certainly have an eye, very nice photo and a beautiful tartan as well.
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03-24-2009, 07:59 AM
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I love the tartan, but I would have a dozen ancestors turning in their grave if I wore it...
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03-24-2009, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Downix I love the tartan, but I would have a dozen ancestors turning in their grave if I wore it... | No worries...there is also a Federal Memorial tartan: http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar....aspx?ref=1156 http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...36&postcount=1
Loyally,
Todd*
*a proud descendant of a number of Union soldiers
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03-24-2009, 08:37 AM
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I have always liked that tartan. I know 2 fellows here in town that have a kilt made with it.
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03-24-2009, 06:28 PM
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| | | That is indeed a splendid tartan! My great great grandfather Samuel Taylor was a spy for General Bobby Lee. |
03-25-2009, 02:50 PM
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I have to say I don't really care for it. I feel there's too much red. It just doesn't say "Dixie" to me...
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