Hello from Wiltshire

**Nomad** · 26th January 17, 01:50 PM

Good evening/afternoon/morning, wherever you are in the world.

I've been lurking and learning for about a month now and decided it was about time to come out of the shadows.

Brief history, born and raised in Galloway for 19 years.
Served in the army for 22 years as a technician.
Now a civilian, but still serving the mod in a different manner.
Have lived within one mile of Stonehenge for the past 20 years.

Never worn a kilt, I know a real shocker. At my cousins wedding in November my uncle, a cockney, asked if I would wear a kilt for his sons wedding in October this year........and so the journey began.

Have enjoyed learning from you guys/girls and will continue to do so.

Enough of me for now, nice to meet you all.

**Tarheel** · 26th January 17, 06:23 PM

Well met new friend. I've only worn a kilt for a few years but known about my Scottish heritage for 50+ years. Glad to have you among us.

**Profane James** · 26th January 17, 07:29 PM

Hello from Alabama USA! My aunts family are surnamed Galloway, historically from that area.

**ThistleDown** · 26th January 17, 07:54 PM

Welcome, Nomad, from Inverness-shire and British Columbia.

**Richrail** · 26th January 17, 08:21 PM

from Reno, Nevada USA.

**Leclerc** · 26th January 17, 10:34 PM

Welcome from Somerset

**Nomad** · 27th January 17, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Richrail

from Reno, Nevada USA.

Thanks, took my first road trip to America a couple of years ago, the usual Vegas to SF, but with detours through Big Bear, LA, Monterey Bay and a few other unusual places. If the pound bounces back I may do a different route through the mountains to Reno next time, absolutely stunning area of the world.

I used to say "bl**dy Americans, saying every thing is bigger in the USA", I came back from that holiday and openly admitted that you are right, everything is bigger and its sobering to realise our little country is smaller than most of your states.

**Nomad** · 27th January 17, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Profane James

Hello from Alabama USA! My aunts family are surnamed Galloway, historically from that area.

Whilst I still love Scotland, I hate the rain, so I doubt you descendants ever regretted moving. Galloway is a beautiful place, when the mist clears enough to see it. Thanks for the welcome.

**AdamBogle** · 27th January 17, 02:10 PM

Hello and welcome too the Rabble from Tennessee!

I'd love to visit Stonehenge one day, always been intrigued by the history

**Nomad** · 28th January 17, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by AdamBogle

Hello and welcome too the Rabble from Tennessee!

I'd love to visit Stonehenge one day, always been intrigued by the history

Originally Posted by AdamBogle

Hello and welcome too the Rabble from Tennessee!

I'd love to visit Stonehenge one day, always been intrigued by the history

I have to admit I'm a little bit blasé about the rockery as I've lived within a mile of them for so long, I've driven past them thousands of times for work, and when in the military ran/walked the dog past them hundreds of times. On the positive side i have seen them glowing pink in the sunrise and that was a stunning view.
The new museum has made a huge improvement to the whole experience and when combined with some of the other history of the area it's worth a visit. Avebury is nice to visit as the stones surround the village and the road weaves through them, so really accessible to visitors.

They have just agreed to do the tunnel for the road past the henge and that will improve things when it's finished, probably 5 years of work, but will totally change the experience.

Thanks for the welcome.