[al' Sporrano]

........without any problems what so ever.

Having said that, I could feel the stares from the tourists as we (the family) walked along the Royal Mile. I now think the thing to do is to stay away from the tourist areas.

Of course the whole purpose of the trip was to look for a second kilt. I headed off for Geoffrey (Tailors) and spent a while in the shop.

It was quite busy and I couldn't help myself ear wigging the other customers.

There was an American guy, buying a black TFCK and a flourescant pink sporran!! A young, English, lad with his mother. She was buying him a Prince Charlie outfit for his 18th birthday.

Then there was a young lad who was wearing a light grey, tweed TFCK. Several others were browsing the racks.

I went in with the intention of going for a charcoal grey TFCK. BUT........... then I saw it. The Scottish Rugby Union tartan. I haven't decided 100 per cent but I reckon this is what I'll go for. The guy took my details as there was no one in the shop to give me a quote on the TFCK (Howie was in London). I intend to pop back in a couple of weeks time.

I'm also contemplating a leather kilt shirt!!!

Al

[Rhino]

Hi Al
I'm glad you had an uneventful trip (in all the right ways).
The problems I encountered were from the locals not the tourists and we were away from the tourist areas. It also now transpires that there was a bit of a grudge between 2 of the people there that contributed to the tension. I didn't mean to suggest this would be an ongoing problem, just it's good to be aware of such things. Forewarned is forarmed an all that.
It's a big decision for that second kilt, I know I'm tempted by another, and am torn between TFCK and one of the American kilts or a Bear kilt.
Nice to hear young Howies doing so well, he's a character.
Get yourself that kilt mate and treat yourself to that leather shirt as well....
Because we're worth it
Cheers Rhino

[acaig]

I purchased from Howie about 4 years ago a darkish-grey kilt, and about 18 months ago I purchased a black one from him. In the middle of all that I purchased a lovat green tweed kilt, and last year got the jacket to match.

I havent worn these modern kilts in England ( yet !) excepyt to Scottish country dancing. I am not sure that the English are quote ready for me in those.

One day soon......

[Rhino]

Acaig wrote

havent worn these modern kilts in England ( yet !)

You should acaig, I don't own a tartan kilt and only have the modern solid colour (and one marine cammo) variety. Contrary to Alaskan (on another post) my opinion is that a kilt is the design and build of the thing not the material.
You'd be surprised the English are quite accepting on the whole
Cheers Rhino

[Rhino]

Hi Al just checked out the Scottish Rugby Union tartan, very nice, you'll look a bobby dazzler in it I'm sure
Cheers Rhino

[phil h]

I havent worn these modern kilts in England ( yet !) excepyt to Scottish country dancing. I am not sure that the English are quote ready for me in those.

One day soon......[/quote]
go for it man, I never had any probs being back there near manchester last year.

[phil h]

Originally Posted by Rhino

Hi Al just checked out the Scottish Rugby Union tartan, very nice, you'll look a bobby dazzler in it I'm sure
Cheers Rhino

bobby dazzler? is'nt that old English for bender?
you'll look very nice in purple al.
just kiddin mate it's a nice tartan.
but I have noticed the English are obsessed with purple. fizz has a purple toaster, 1/2 of albert square and weatherfield are painted purple inside.

[Hamish]

Originally Posted by acaig

I purchased from Howie about 4 years ago a darkish-grey kilt, and about 18 months ago I purchased a black one from him. In the middle of all that I purchased a lovat green tweed kilt, and last year got the jacket to match.

Hey Alan, I'll have to look out - you'll have caught up with me by 2009 if you keep going at that rate!!!!

I havent worn these modern kilts in England ( yet !) excepyt to Scottish country dancing. I am not sure that the English are quote ready for me in those

One day soon......

Of course, the English are ready for you, Alan!

I wear tartan only maybe two or three times a week. The rest of my waking hours are spent in contemporary kilts of one sort or another. The decision depends upon what I am going or where I am going - sometimes I'll change kilts several times a day as a result! I never have any problems (touch wood!).

So - if I can do it, so can you

[Hamish]

Originally Posted by al'

........without any problems what so ever.

Having said that, I could feel the stares from the tourists as we (the family) walked along the Royal Mile. I now think the thing to do is to stay away from the tourist areas.

That's not particularly easy in Edinburgh, Al. I rather like all that attention one gets from the tourists and will quite happily pose for a photo if that's what they want - just think, those photos of those fine, kilted (young) men will be seen all around the world ......... it's all promotion of the kilt really. However, I might think differently if I lived there and was hassled every day!

Of course the whole purpose of the trip was to look for a second kilt. I headed off for Geoffrey (Tailors) and spent a while in the shop.

It was quite busy and I couldn't help myself ear wigging the other customers.

There was an American guy, buying a black TFCK and a flourescant pink sporran!! A young, English, lad with his mother. She was buying him a Prince Charlie outfit for his 18th birthday.

Then there was a young lad who was wearing a light grey, tweed TFCK. Several others were browsing the racks.

I went in with the intention of going for a charcoal grey TFCK. BUT........... then I saw it. The Scottish Rugby Union tartan. I haven't decided 100 per cent but I reckon this is what I'll go for. The guy took my details as there was no one in the shop to give me a quote on the TFCK (Howie was in London). I intend to pop back in a couple of weeks time.

The prices are all shown in the Geoffrey (Tailor)/TFCK catalogue, Al.

I've a feeling the latest edition was due to be published this month, but I have not yet received my copy. Anyway, in the previous (or current) edition the price for a 6 yard 'Auld Reekie' tweed kilt, regardless of colour (there are six) is £300. The 8 yard, hand sewn, is £420. I am assuming that is the fabric you had in mind. If, on the other hand, you were thinking of a Poly/Wool blend, which is lighter in weight, you're looking at around £285 and £395.

By the way, Al., if you really want to see Howie, especially at a weekend, you'd be advised to call and make an appointment. He is a busy guy and is always dashing about somewhere.

I'm also contemplating a leather kilt shirt!!!

Al

Oh, boy! I've not seen that one. It would be fabulous (and perhaps a fabulous price too?).

[Alaskan]

Could someone explain the acronym TFCK for me?