My deepest sympathies to you McFarkus and to your family. Turpin was indeed a wonderful gentleman. I fell blessed that I was and am able to consider him a friend. Slainte Turpin

Just send personal message to Scott (Artificer) here at xmarks and ask him his preference.

Every man wore a tie up until the 60's & 70's regardless of choice of clothing. Just as every man wore a fedora. Not that I have anything against a powder blue leisure suit and bright orange ascot!

I move my opinion of "traditional" further than Panache. Of the two pictures that he posted neither look is what I consider traditional. To me both are modern looks, Woodsheal is definately modern...

An Arab Sheik was admitted to St Vincents Hospital for heart surgery,
but prior to the surgery,the doctors needed to store his blood in case
the need arose. As the gentleman had a rare type of...

Not a bridge per say but the Falkirk Wheel is a marvel of engineering.
http://www.edwud.com/photos/falkirk_wheel_scotland.jpg

Could be that the kilt is Pakistani made and no doubt the material was also woven there. Probably not the best quality control in any of the processes. that being said, of all the kilts I've seen...

Are you allowed to wear kilts at work?

Glad to see the wearing of the pfd, now for some tanbark sails, that'll compliment your gunwale. That or keep her a rowing skiff, build up your upper body strength so that you're not so panache-like.

arrrrggggh!

Alan, you know my preference for his Acorn Tenders...
http://webs.directcon.net/edarmstrong/Wrights_Lake_5.jpg

One day... one day...

From the FAQ section:

What if I only make things as a hobby? Can I show them to the forum?

X Marks has some of the most talented hobbyists. They create things just for the love of doing it....

Jock my dear friend, with the dealings I've had with the USPS let me tell you - you're buggered!

Well I"m glad to see that you've made two out of three decisions. Dilemma #1- Gin or tonic? Screw it put both in the glass and call it a gin & tonic. Dilemma #2 - Matching tartan tie? Go with the tie...

:hide:

Volunteer firefighter 5 years, Coast Guard auxiliary for 12 years. Enjoyed every minute of it, perhaps more so as it wasn't a job.

It's about guys getting their rocks off.

Do try to at least get a pair of hose. Dressed up or down, in my opinion regular socks just don't cut it. Wear your hose up with shoes and scrunched down with boots - hiking, work, combat (no...

What are you not sure of? Just reach for a chisel and gouge out the space you need.

Would make a cute little sporran... Hey I'm just saying!

Alan since you're rebuilding you kilt anyway could I suggest MOLLE on the front (at least) for sporran attachment. I don't backpack but my RKilts paintball kilt utilizes it. Witha sporran firmly...

Check out Robert's blog on RKilts for the MacBeth kilt pin.

It's probably Marton Mills black on black tartan. I have a Stillwater version (my first kilt) and it's really effective in the light. Yes, John does excellent work he made my 8yd Official Ontario.

More smokers should a pipe. As a cigarette smoker I'm just drawn to them by the aroma (probably because my dad was a pipe smoker when I was small. I just couldn't carry off the look of a pipe smoker.

Yes, when I think Robert I think of one challenged individual.