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  1. #1
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    Possibly the World's ugliest Tartan

    In July 1993 Our local paper had an article about a couple here who designed and registered a Tartan under the name "City of Victoria Tartan".

    They describe it thus;

    We chose the colors for Victoria things. The "atmosphere and heritage of British Columbia". They reflect old red brick, granite stone topped with oxidized turquiose copper domes, accents of ox-blood red and hunter green and the "warmth of Victorian old rose".


    Edith and Alec Armstrong have looms set up on their West Bay Marina houseboat and use Angora Wool from their farm in the middle of Vancouver Island blended with Mohair.

    What say the rabble? We all agree that Isle of Skye is one of the most beautiful Tartans but we have never voted on the ugliest Tartan.

    I submit this as my vote.



    The background is Khaki colored or beach sand.
    The Red is sort of the color of burgundy wine.
    The Green is British Racing Stripe Green.
    And yes, that is pink.
    And yes, I'm sorry to say that is indeed Turquoise.
    Steve Ashton
    www.Freedomkilts.com
    2nd Laird of Lochaber
    Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
    I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Firstly, I see you have finally started work on my tartan thong...
    The Grant.

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    I would consider holding the generation who created that responsible.

  4. #4
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    Grant, the reason we chose this Tartan for your thong is the background color goes so well with your chicken.
    Steve Ashton
    www.Freedomkilts.com
    2nd Laird of Lochaber
    Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
    I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post
    Grant, the reason we chose this Tartan for your thong is the background color goes so well with your chicken.


    Chris...
    Youth & Enthusiasm are no match for Age & Treachery

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    Well, that is a mental image I really didn't need tonight... How in the world am I going to sleep now... An ugly tartan, a chicken and Grant in a thong..... Oh My!
    "A veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." anon

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    This tartan screams fifty's fashionista. They didn't miss a trick - everything from the kitchen towel to the pink flamingo in the front yard. Someone needs to go to color theory class - and I need some Pepto-Bismol.
    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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    Possibly the world's ugliest tartan? What an understatement!

  9. #9
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    Now THAT is an unattractive tartan!!

  10. #10
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    Definitly horrible. I showed it to my friend's sister and she thinks it is very nice. VERY NICE! Oi... And I can't wait to see the tartan thong clothing line to make it big.
    ~Jacob~

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