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  1. 13th December 08, 03:56 AM #1
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    A Surprise Christmas Gift


    Ann's friend bought me a budget kilt as an unexpected Christmas gift. This is how it looked with the basting stitches still attached.

    It is an all black acrylic kilt. It has leather straps and metal buckles, one on each side and three rear belt loops. It has the characteristic label Highland Kilt designed in Scotland.

    The obligatory pleats shot. The main shortcoming is the absence of a stitched down fell, but it should be fine for casual wear.
    Please visit my Flickr albums of kilted guided tours of Scottish Borders Castles, also classic aeroplanes, steam trains, and vintage buses!
  2. 13th December 08, 05:17 AM #2
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    WOW....Looks good. you're lucky to have friends who would do this for you. Thanks for the pics.
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    Very nice Christmas surprise!
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    Looks grand! Is it possible to have my name added to Ann's and her friend's Christmas list?
    Todd M.
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    Great to have friends like that. Happy Holidays to you and Ann!

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    always a welcome gift
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    Thumbs up

    Beyond the generosity of giving a gift, how great an example this is of friends & family supporting one's commitment of going kilted!
    I find that even when you need to wait a while for the people in your life to "come around", it's a magnificent feeling when they do!
    Cass

    Here's to the Lion, & Here's to the Thistle, & Here's to the Barley wha' whets yer whistle!
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    Nice Christmas gift. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Ann, and her friend with the kilt.
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    nice one Alex!
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    That looks great Alex!! You are a very lucky fellow.
    Merry Christmas to both you and Ann!
    Sara
    (who has not forgotten about the family tree info I am still going through my paperwork!!)
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