People of the Pleats in N.S.

**Uncle Ricky** · 11th April 09, 05:50 AM

Greetings folks,
I have been watching this space for some time now, and I am surprised and disappointed that there have been no attempts by the good folks of Nova Scotia (New Scotland) to form a kilted gathering of some sort.

There is a fairly good possibility that I will be moving to your fair province, possibly this year, and I was hoping to make some connections.

So come on lads... tell me I will not be the only man walking the streets and haunting the pubs in a kilt!

Cheers,
Rick

**slohairt** · 11th April 09, 07:13 AM

Is there even a member from Nova Scotia on XMTS? Despite the strong Celtic (especially Gaelic) heritage of the Canadian Maritimes, it seems we don't have many members from there. I wonder why?

**Dixiecat** · 14th April 09, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by slohairt

Is there even a member from Nova Scotia on XMTS?

ummmm, hello?

Count me in on any gathering and if possible I might be able to scrounge up a highland dancer or two for a treat.

I'm a CFA from Ontario, but I've not lived there since 1985. I've lived in Newfoundland before settling here. Halifax is very different than the hustle and bustle of Hamilton where I grew up, but the people are friendlier! And it's not flat.

If you're coming out this way in the summer, be sure to PM!

**Uncle Ricky** · 11th April 09, 08:33 AM

Well, I know of at least one gent from the Halifax area, but I would like to know if there are any others.

**cloves** · 11th April 09, 08:46 AM

I live in the Canadian maritimes.....Charlottetown, PEI......but I'm no lad....so if you don't mind a kilted lass.....then count me in!

I think one of the reasons there aren't many folks from these parts on xmarks is because kilts are a bit of a non issue here. Sounds funny i know.
It would seem though that most of the folks on board are American (not that there's anything wrong with that!)

I think kilt wearing might be more of a big deal to them (again I'm really generalizing here) because it's simply less common. So they seek each other out.
I see random kilties around here every once in awhile and nobody bats an eye seeing a dude in tartan.
Being female however is a whole other story....so that's one reason i found xmarks...looking for a few other female kilties.
Luckily I found some!!!

**Phil** · 11th April 09, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by cloves

I think one of the reasons there aren't many folks from these parts on xmarks is because kilts are a bit of a non issue here. Sounds funny i know.
It would seem though that most of the folks on board are American (not that there's anything wrong with that!)

I think kilt wearing might be more of a big deal to them (again I'm really generalizing here) because it's simply less common. So they seek each other out.
I see random kilties around here every once in awhile and nobody bats an eye seeing a dude in tartan.

Sounds like Nova Scotia is very much like its namesake then. Not too many kilties over here either.

**Highland Logan** · 11th April 09, 05:43 PM

Well Count me in. Also there are quite a few kilts running around Nova Scotia.

Frank

**ronstew** · 11th April 09, 09:02 PM

I was born in Halifax in 1963 - Dad was in the navy.

I left in 1964 - Dad got kicked out of the navy.

Visited in 2000, and will return, but not, I think, to reside there.

From Canada's other coast.......

**chapmanredbourn** · 11th April 09, 09:42 AM

A great idea, Uncle Ricky, to move to Nova Scotia. Since discovering it six years ago and getting a home in Digby County, it is really a wonderful place. So friendly and welcoming; superb scenery and fascinating history. So peaceful and quiet compared with south east England! Sadly, only get there twice a year for a few weeks, but encourage others to visit and use our home. An Ontario couple stayed six months last year prior to buying a house in the village.
I shall be there again next month with a Utilikilt and Nova Scotia tartan Sportkilt.
I have seen some kilts in Halifax but none in Pictou/New Glasgow area or Cape Breton.
Two years ago we were present in Annapolis Royal when there was a good kilted contingent as well as pipe band and dancers for the unveiling of a new memorial for the first Scottish settlement called Charlesfort in 1629.
Hope you make the move.

**Uncle Ricky** · 11th April 09, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by chapmanredbourn

A great idea, Uncle Ricky, to move to Nova Scotia. Since discovering it six years ago and getting a home in Digby County, it is really a wonderful place.

Greetings Chapmanredbourn,

My wife and I are considering the Halifax area at this point. Digby is a bit remote for our needs. My wife wants to continue with university, and I need to run a house painting business. Would Digby support that?

Cheers,
Rick