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    When the Pipers play

    I thought some of the members might enjoy this ( those that love the sound of the great highland bagpipes)

    https://youtu.be/Lhnb_KN9NMA?si=9eZ5XsSKvizrbqW2
  2. Thread: Alpaca Fibre

    by jhockin
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    I get the following error message: “ Sorry - no...

    I get the following error message:
    “ Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.”
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    Thanks. I already posted on the Victoria lost &...

    Thanks. I already posted on the Victoria lost & found page, and contacted the local police department. No joy.
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    Lost my Balmoral in Victoria, BC

    Just on the off chance that an XMarks member might have found it:
    I was in Victoria ( as a Father’s Day treat from my elder daughter), Sunday June 18 ( until the 21st), and lost my Balmoral; it...
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    “ glossy black synthetic leather ”: looks like...

    “ glossy black synthetic leather ”: looks like plastic. I can’t imagine many being pleased to wear those ugly things. 😖
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    Perhaps a polite note, to the current Chief, or...

    Perhaps a polite note, to the current Chief, or the resident manager, explaining the historical value of them might go a ways to preserving them a little longer? ( perhaps with a “PS”, on archival...
  7. Thread: What is it?

    by jhockin
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    It might be helpful to retake your photos, with ...

    It might be helpful to retake your photos, with yardsticks alongside, to show length and width.
  8. Thread: Burns day

    by jhockin
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    Happy Robbie Burns Day ...

    Happy Robbie Burns Day

    https://youtu.be/XdzP0rwXdm8
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    What is the weight of the cloth ( I.e.: oz per sq...

    What is the weight of the cloth ( I.e.: oz per sq yd/ grams per sq meter)?
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    42209 Merry Christmas

    42209
    Merry Christmas
  11. 19th Scottish newspaper publisher: what tartan was his kilt?

    I’ve recently been reading about John Murdoch ( aka: Murchadh na Feilidh, or Murdo the Kilt) , 1818 - 1903. He was well known for wearing Scottish Highland garb. I could only find one, fairly poor...
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    Just for clarity, what type of material is your...

    Just for clarity, what type of material is your tartan, for example: is it 100% Marino wool?, PV ?, cotton?, etc., AND, what weight per square meter/ sq. Yard?
  13. Thread: November 11th

    by jhockin
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    Make War no more. 42098

    Make War no more.

    42098
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    Recommend using a damp cloth, between steam iron...

    Recommend using a damp cloth, between steam iron and wool cloth.
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    I especially like the buttons. Would I be correct...

    I especially like the buttons. Would I be correct in guessing all metals are silver?
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    Steve: you say “ made by Gaelic Tailoring “, is...

    Steve: you say “ made by Gaelic Tailoring “, is that the same company as “ Gaelic Themes”. https://gaelicthemes.com/tailoring/ ?
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    The following link demonstrates how one kiltmaker...

    The following link demonstrates how one kiltmaker ( USA Kilts) measures for a traditional kilt. Other kilt makers may measure slightly differently.
    ...
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    Poll: I’m no math genius, but I’m fairly sure that the...

    I’m no math genius, but I’m fairly sure that the vote percentages need adjustment. 😉
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    Perhaps useful for nighttime walks, to light the ground ( instead of a headlamp)? 😉
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    Looking good! 👍

    Looking good! 👍
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    You might want to wear your reading glasses, and...

    You might want to wear your reading glasses, and check again 😉
  22. Thread: Steve!

    by jhockin
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    Happy Birthday Steve! 🎂 Getting older is...

    Happy Birthday Steve! 🎂
    Getting older is generally preferable to the alternative. 😉
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    Always keep in mind a common phrase from this...

    Always keep in mind a common phrase from this forum: “There aren’t any kilt police.” 😉
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    The last artisan bagpipe makers

    Thought this might interest some:

    https://youtu.be/2SHgbsow7mM
  25. Thread: Lochcarron -

    by jhockin
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    - or maybe you could find enough other people...

    - or maybe you could find enough other people that would buy the cloth you don’t want. ( I did that years ago, when I needed to order a minimum of 30 meters).
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