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30th April 08, 07:11 AM
#1
Got a new kilt
Actually - it's an old kilt that I won off ebay. (I'm sorry if someone else from here was bidding on it - nah - not really.)
Black watch Scottish hand sewn (Thomas Gordon and Sons)
It was made in the late 60's for a soldier in the 2nd Royal Highland Division. Here's the ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=270229630188
The weight was unexpected. I've tried it on (I was hoping it would fit) but haven't had a chance to wear it yet. It's in my car right now. I may just change and take a nice walk during lunch today.
I'm also considering a Stillwater Standard - MacLaren. (I'm really after the MacLaren tartan and I know Stillwater has them).
I'm not celtic; I inherited it from my children.
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30th April 08, 07:13 AM
#2
Congratulations on your find. We'll need to have pics of the kilt in action though
Jake
I shut my eyes and turn’d them on my heart.
As a man calls for wine before he fights,
I ask’d one draught of earlier, happier sights,
Ere fitly I could hope to play my part.
Think first, fight afterwards—the soldier’s art:
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30th April 08, 07:24 AM
#3
 Rhc
I believe what you have here is an ex Black Watch of Canada (RHC) kilt. If I remember correctly, my old Black Watch of Canada kilt also had the designation RHC on the label, and it was made by Gordon & Sons as well.
Regards,
Todd
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30th April 08, 08:15 AM
#4
Congrats on the kilt.
You know, of course, that we require pictures of all new acquisitions.
Jim Killman
Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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30th April 08, 08:18 AM
#5
Congrats on the victory of the bidding war, we need pictures.
"Do not demand what you can not take."
"Sonoran Scotsmen California Chapter"
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30th April 08, 11:06 AM
#6
I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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30th April 08, 11:08 AM
#7
Congratulations on the new kilt, looking forward to the pictures.
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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30th April 08, 11:14 AM
#8
Congratulations on your find !!!
Robert Amyot
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30th April 08, 12:23 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by cajunscot
I believe what you have here is an ex Black Watch of Canada (RHC) kilt. If I remember correctly, my old Black Watch of Canada kilt also had the designation RHC on the label, and it was made by Gordon & Sons as well.
Regards,
Todd
You are probably correct. I only know what I read in the label and what was posted in the ebay auction.
Still - I'm excited about the find. The weight is what surprised me the most. I expected it to be heavier than my Black Stewart (home made), but it was even heavier than I expected.
I'm going to be wearing it out and about soon.
I'm not celtic; I inherited it from my children.
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30th April 08, 12:27 PM
#10
Sounds like you've got a perfect kilt for next winter.
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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