It brings to mind a story of my first time in Scotland, if you will indulge me. I arrived by rail from the south and soon noticed that there were both Bank of England notes AND Bank of Scotland...

Good work and very creative altering the color. Every indication here that you will be happy for a long time. I will have to remember the process. Looking forward to a photo with kilt.

Congratulations indeed and wishes for a happy life ahead.

First of all a very big thank you for posting this whole process. Ever since mass production has taken over, society in general have set aside the appreciation for quality work. We on the forum...

Thank You Dughlas for the photos. Glad you had a good time.

I was at Enumclaw yesterday and had a fine time. My only misgiving was missing the working dogs demo again. I stayed until the evening participatory dance was called short due to return of showers....

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There's an old practice in the American South, dating back over a century, for people to be addressed as "the Colonel" the rest of their lives. I don't know why that rank,...

I know this issue gets attacked from many angles. This is better than I could have articulated myself. Thank you for the OP.

Happy birthday from the one who (temporarily) swallowed the anchor. Have a great celebration on the Bay.

Kilted right now as I go on line at the public library. Of course with country dance group meeting tonight, it is common for a Monday. But as it is Tartan Day, couldn't go run errands today in...

Once again, How did I miss this when the OP came out days ago. Absolutely loved all the photos. Something to review again. And of course congratulations on the prodigious task and successful...

That is a very creative use of the flags. At least I'd not noted it before, but want to remember it now. Thank you.

Very nice work. I like the merging of the fire fighters cross and the celtic knotwork. The group should be very happy.

Now there's a photo to wake us all up. Well done!

I last shaved Thanksgiving Day 1980, so it looks like Mike has me beat. See the avatar for it's usual trim, but I have forgone the monthly trim for the past two months trying to find a new style....

Yes, this has intrigued me. Is that a hat badge you used on the buckle? Good to see someone being proud of their Eagle.

Congratulations. Have you played a wind instrument before? That helped me immensely. What key is it in? I find D most useful when playing with others with strings and such. Also note that the D...

Very interesting thread, thank you for the perspective. However, I want to add one more complication. Primogeniture aside, somewhere five generations back, I am apparently connected to landed gentry....

I was suspecting the bold color choice would be even better once seen with the kilt. Not at all disappointed on that score. Also love the artistry of the photo. Happy wearing and thanks for...

Thank you for noting that. To expand on the point, a jack flag is flown from the jack staff at the bow. On the square riggers I sail, the jack staff may be on the spritcap (not the jibboom). It is...

Beautiful and bountiful. I'll certainly keep watching. Best wishes to all participants and good health especially to the teachers.

Happy birthday Hamish. I would toast with a root bear (Snoqualmie brewery has a well balanced product) but I understand it has never caught on across the pond. Jamie will have to join me for this...

I like the entire look. Thank you for the inspiration and enjoy.

Yes, I agree this book still has value as the traditional view. I have for a while however thought a supplemental view was in order for the very informal end of the spectrum. Starting with utility...

(When they do come in) Do you plan to keep a few at your brick-and-mortar location? It has been way too long since I've taken the ferry across to the big island, and this may be more encouragement.