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18th September 21, 12:47 PM
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New from NH
Greetings from central NH! My kilt journey began when I was about 12 and joined an Irish pipe band with my Dad. I wore that kilt all through high school but never had one of my own. Finally when I was about 40, I bought my own. Although I had done a lot of genealogical research and knew I had roots in both Ireland and Scotland, I wasn’t sure which tartan to choose so I just went with the Black Watch.
Since then I’ve done more research and I can trace my family through the Hamiltons, straight back to Walter FitzGilbert Hamilton. So my next kilt (Soon!) will be a Hamilton tartan!
I retired from the Navy after 30 years, hence the screen name!
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18th September 21, 12:55 PM
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Welcome to the Rabble and thank you for your service.
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18th September 21, 01:51 PM
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19th September 21, 07:05 AM
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Hello and welcome from Southern California.
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19th September 21, 07:45 AM
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 Originally Posted by Navy87Guy
Greetings from central NH! My kilt journey began when I was about 12 and joined an Irish pipe band with my Dad. I wore that kilt all through high school but never had one of my own. Finally when I was about 40, I bought my own. Although I had done a lot of genealogical research and knew I had roots in both Ireland and Scotland, I wasn’t sure which tartan to choose so I just went with the Black Watch.
Since then I’ve done more research and I can trace my family through the Hamiltons, straight back to Walter FitzGilbert Hamilton. So my next kilt (Soon!) will be a Hamilton tartan!
I retired from the Navy after 30 years, hence the screen name!
I can tell by your screen name that you're a fine fellow. (Ex-RCN)
Those ancient U Nialls from Donegal were a randy bunch.
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19th September 21, 10:03 AM
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Welcome from the English midlands.
You have taken your family tree much further back than myself. The name "Hamilton" does appear, but no one of distinction.
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19th September 21, 03:48 PM
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Welcome, from California!
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19th September 21, 05:38 PM
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Welcome to the “Great Rabble”!  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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21st September 21, 06:00 PM
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 from Colorado
"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
Remember the men from whom you are descended.
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21st September 21, 06:38 PM
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"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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