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30th December 06, 07:35 PM
#1
short Target story
I was walking around Target with the GF in a Stillwater Kilt Hunting McLeod. A woman behind us was making remarks about not recognizing the tartan even though her husband wore one. She later asked the gf what tartan was it? The gf said "I don't remember which one this is , he has twelve of them!" The woman made a funny look and said oh.
My arrow of love has arrived at the target
My soul is in the house of mercy
And my heart is a blaze of prayer....
Rumi 12th century muslim mystic
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30th December 06, 07:49 PM
#2
Most folks think that a tartan kilt is $$$$$$,,, they don't realize there are lower cost alternatives. I have shared that with many folks around here!
BTW, 12 is a nice number... 1 a month
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30th December 06, 08:21 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by Splash_4
Most folks think that a tartan kilt is $$$$$$,,, they don't realize there are lower cost alternatives. I have shared that with many folks around here!
BTW, 12 is a nice number... 1 a month 
If 2 more, one a day for 2 weeks w/o repeat . . .
Though, I'd prefer 1 or a few well made ones than a closet of cheap crap ones. For those of us on a budget, a USA, Freedom, or the like are a great compromise ofd good stuff at a good price.
OR, make your own quality ones of good material. The labor cost is your own.
MacWage, "Dark Lord of the Box Pleat!"/ "Box Pleat Militant" Laird of Glenmoor (Carolina)
CARPE TARTANAM! (Seize the Tartan!)
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30th December 06, 09:29 PM
#4
Wouldn't know about cheap crap kilts, don't own any. One observation I have made, over the years, the kilts which have made a good or even great impression are the tartaned ones. Solid color or work kilts seem to cause confusion more that the more traditional styles. Who knew? I don't say dress for others. But, if you are a first timer maybe a traditional styled one would be a better choice. A confidence builder if you will. With sport kilt or stillwater you can get a traditional style for a fair price. Great kilt? Maybe not but certainly cost effective. Jerry at Stillwater will tell you the same. Even an inexpensive kilt is better than no kilt at all.
My arrow of love has arrived at the target
My soul is in the house of mercy
And my heart is a blaze of prayer....
Rumi 12th century muslim mystic
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30th December 06, 09:45 PM
#5
Dia Dhuit!
I've noticed that, too. When I wear a solid coloured kilt, I find I have to wear a lot of "kilt" accessories for people to sometimes realise what I am wearing. With the tartan you can go completely casual and most will still know what it is.
A word of advice for many new kilties who may be reading this: Always wear a sporran! This is a definite sign you are wearing a kilt and not your mum's skirt!
John Hart
Owner/Kiltmaker - Keltoi
10% Discount for XMTS Members (Kilts & Plaids)
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30th December 06, 10:09 PM
#6
I only found out about the inexspensive kilts about 6 months ago. Same! I would have had several by know.
I don't care if you battled the enemies of Freedom or if you battled boredom, If you Served you Deserve our Respect and Gratitude!
Copula eame se non posit acceptar jocularum
Calix Meus Inebrians
Notio bonum, visa olum.
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31st December 06, 12:28 PM
#7
I'd have to agree with Slohairt and micheal steinrok, always wear a sporran. Currently all I own is a black UK original and I don't go out without a sporran, otherwise it just looks weird.
And shepherds we shall be, for thee My Lord, for thee.
Power hath descended forth from thy hand,
that our feet may swiftly carry out thy command.
We shall flow a river forth to thee,
and teeming with souls shall it ever be.
In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
GO HORNED FROGS!!!!
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31st December 06, 12:32 PM
#8
A sporan is part of it yes, and I dont know anything about cheap kilts either, but I think my next one will be less expensive than what I have, but it will not be cheap.
"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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31st December 06, 12:38 PM
#9
sporran
 Originally Posted by slohairt
Dia Dhuit!
I've noticed that, too. When I wear a solid coloured kilt, I find I have to wear a lot of "kilt" accessories for people to sometimes realise what I am wearing. With the tartan you can go completely casual and most will still know what it is.
A word of advice for many new kilties who may be reading this: Always wear a sporran! This is a definite sign you are wearing a kilt and not your mum's skirt!
It it a skirt without a sporran
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31st December 06, 01:34 PM
#10
 Originally Posted by tamblackwood@yahoo.co.uk
It it a skirt without a sporran
We're not going down the skirt route again.
Please note the above was not presented as a question.
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