Sorry I missed Kilt night, but I had something come up. I will try to make the next one in Jan.

Scully

Count me in. I really need to get out for a few hours.:shock:

I have made it back. I will be at the next Kilt night. I have to get a vest from somewhere..any ideas?
Elliott I was at 3 events in 3 weekends. 2 at VIR and the ARRC in Atlanta. I now have 2.5...

I will be attending in my USA casual Kilt "American Heritage". My wife will be attending too. Glad to hear that there will be more than 3 of us coming.

I want to go back to Scotland. I really, really, really want to go back now. I was last there in '92 in spring. Winter is very beautiful.

Those are great pics. I hope that I will as good when we get married.

Yeah I feeling it too.

The 2 most dangerous things in the military are:
1. a 2nd Lt with a clip board
2. a Capt with a plan

ie.... Sgt Scully I have a plan,
LT get his name

I think that the "standard" jacket is too long for kilt wear. What I am planning to do is get one tailored to the "argyle style" for day wear. Everything else is as you mentioned belt, sporran and...

I would suggest that you go to newfoundland, because you don't need a reason. I took a Carnival crusie there and had a wonderful time. I spent the whole day walking all over St John. The dock side of...

Well alot of us are thinking alike. I have priced a jacket (argyle cut) in wool and that is for a later date ($450). I can buy an offical league jacket and have it modified. I am looking for Dress...

OK I'm new but I'm in. Here goes my dream.

Tartan: USMC Leatherneck
Weight: 18oz
Yardage: 4-5 yds
Customization: 2 straps with polished titanium buckles, I like the idea of a reinforced area...

I love the suggestions.
I agree that an argyle style jacket would be better. Currently red is the only option but I may have one like suggested made to test the concept.

Where would I get "dress...

Here is what I have now.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/MarineScully/DSCN0753.jpg
This is "dress" but not formal.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/MarineScully/DSCN0754.jpg
This...

I am also a member of our color guard. Now I need another kilt in that dress blue.

The "dress" is scarlet jacket, white long sleeved shirt, black tie, black (don't make me say it) trousers, black shoes and socks and a black belt. The variations are removing the jacket and/or tie...

I am a member of the Marine Corps League (MCL) here in NC. We just had our Christmas party and awards banquet. Our Department of NC commandant was in attendance so I asked if he would consider a...

What the @#%@&%#^^ 4,972 new post! When can I sleep, eat etc.. LOL
have fun catching up:)

Well done! Congrats.

Fantastic kilt!
Great work Barb.

Good choice Chase. I glad we could help in your time of need.
Best wishes and Happy B'day to your wife.

I am adopted and my family is MY family. I have know no other and I prefeer to keep it that way. My family ties are mine. Now saying that, I was adopted from CA many years ago and there is no listing...

Congrats to all.

Thank you all. I will keep typing as fast as I can.
note I will be ordering my 1st "proper" kilt in a week or so. Wish me luck.
My wife doesn't believe that I have to pay the FAT tax.

I agree and I would wear both anytime (not at the same time). I have family and friends who are LE and FD.