And Davidson shares both the sadness and the hope of our allied clans.

Great seeing you! See you again at the Virginia Games at the Plains!

It would appear the Virginia Scottish Games will be held September 4 & 5 at the usual location at The Plains, VA.

Just to insert a slight note of seriousness , The CDC recommends a minimum of 60% ethanol, and most of our tipples and only 40%.

"And five is right out!"

Link here...

Ae they still available, and does paypal work for you?

Michele and I will be there!

I wish you all the best, Steve. I am sorry I never got out to your shop, but I do have the Dress Blue kilt you made, which I expect to keep wearing to Marine Corp Birthday Balls until they throw...

"hot dog toppings"?! The word tacky is much better used describing the comment than the tartan.

While in past years there has been no problem, New York City's laws on carrying a knife are very draconian. A knife carried on one's person must be 100% concealed. Even if you sgian dubh is...

It was chilly and the rain started just before the parade, so we were all quite damp. However, both the marchers and the crowd were enthusiastic, and Michele and I had great fun. Thanks to Ern...

Any of the rabble going?

Michele and I will get there about 7:00 PM.

Michele and I have been here at the Classic since Friday night. Conditions are great!. Come on down!

Brava! Brava!

Jock,
As to the cost - My daughter's father-in-law once commented in my wife's hearing that my wearing kilts was due to a mid-life crisis. Michele said "Well that may be, but if so, it's a lot...

Our problems are complicated by the fact that there are only 17576 TLAs available in standard English. Oh, right, TLA=Three Letter Acronym. :lol:

I am not a small man, and my calves are not small either. The hose stretch quite a bit, but I would advise that the fabric, not being as thick as the typical wool hose, does open up a little.

Rocky,
I bought a couple of pair of the cotton kilt hose while at your anniversary party Saturday. I wore a pair last night at a synagogue men's club event (as well as the rest of the kilt...

Clan Davidson and (I believe) The Scottish American Military Society will be represented. Michele and I will be helping out at the Davidson tent this year. Stop by and say Hi!

Michele and I will be on our way up to NYC for the Tartan Day Parade in Manhattan Saturday. Hoist a dram for me, anyway.

Pilling is very unusual in the semi-trad kilt. I would check carefully for something that may be snagging the fabric.

Michele and I will be there.

I was in an Irish shop in Annapolis the other day, and saw a tie in "Thurso" tartan, which the label said was also known as "US Forces" Fine looking tartan, and I bought the tie. First I'd ever...