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    E u r e k a !

    Finally !

    After years of intense research all over the Highlands !
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    I finally found the living creatures that provides the wool for the tartans we cherish !
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    Here they are :
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    Best,

    Robert
    Last edited by Ancienne Alliance; 3rd April 09 at 04:27 AM.
    Robert Amyot

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    Wow!! So that is how the clans knew whose sheep were whose

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    The problem with specialization is becoming all too clear, now.
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    Smile

    Is this the origin of the term Turn Coat ??? lol. Thank you for posting this.
    Aye Yours.



    VINCERE-VEL-MORI

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    Imagine the difficulties in cross-breeding to come up with new tartans!

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    Clan MacBaaBaa
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    Where in the world? No never mind I don wan ta Kno!
    I don't believe the idea is to arrive in heaven in a well preserved body! But to slide in side ways,Kilt A' Fly'n! Scream'en "Mon Wha A Ride" Kilted Santas
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    I think you should keep searching for yet another year!
    Past President, St. Andrew's Society of the Inland Northwest
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    Oh my!
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