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6th January 06, 09:07 PM
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Got new Stillwaters today
I got my 3 new Stillwaters today: Black Watch 16 oz. wool, Black Stewart 2006 Standard, and Hunting McLeod 2006 Standard. They are are beautiful, but that 16 oz. wool Black Watch is something to behold. It feels like it was taylor made for me. And heavy - I never realized a kilt could be so heavy! I need that walker they gave me after back surgery just to hold myself upright with that 16 ouncer!
I planning on getting 2 more Stillwaters when the 2006 models are available: The Irish National, and the Royal Stewart.
The Black Watch was only $159 + $10 shipping. I'm amazed that Jerry can sell a 16 oz. wool kilt for that amount.
Ordered them Wednesday and they were hear today (Friday). Barely enough time to spell jonesing.
Darrell
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6th January 06, 09:21 PM
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6th January 06, 09:23 PM
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Congratulations on the new additions to your family!
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6th January 06, 11:05 PM
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I wish mine had arrived today. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
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6th January 06, 11:18 PM
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My dad just got his new Stillwater 'Nightstalker' today, after along delay with Canada Post (Boo!), because of the holidays. This is his first cilt and he loves it, my mom does too, but that's too much information . So now I have to finish his sporran than he'll be set.
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7th January 06, 08:44 AM
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How do you like the Standard MacLeod kilt? My 8 yard wool kilt is a MacLeod, and I have the Heavyweight Black Watch when the heavyweight first came out. How bright are the colors of the MacLeod? I notice the Black Watch looks almost all black from a distance. Also how does the Standard compare to the Heavyweight?
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7th January 06, 10:33 AM
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Congrats on the new purchases!
I'm seriously thinking of buying a couple of Standards from them, the Hunting McLeod and either the Nightwatch or the Black Stewart. Gotta ask the wife which of those she likes better. I wish they'd add the Gordon to the Standard line as I like that tartan as well.
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7th January 06, 12:37 PM
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Now you know why I'm raving about the Stillwaters so often! For the price... you just can't beat the fit, look, quality, customer service and value.
Jerry's just doing what any honest businessman would do in this situation.
1). Find a material source.
2). Find a maker.
3). Investigate the trends, wants, needs and market.
4). Wisely invest you time and money into popular tartans and styles.
5). Offer-up your product at a price that's not only affordable, but obtainable to the majority of your potential customers.
This is the company that's going to put nice kilts into the hands of the general public. There's no BS in their approach or marketing. This is what happens when you're intelligent in business and not afraid to expand wisely.
I'll be right behind you in the orderings this year. I don't have the time to make mine as much as I would like, so I'll GLADLY support Stillwater with my patronage.
Arise. Kill. Eat.
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7th January 06, 12:44 PM
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3 kilts in 1 go....awesome!
Now...hit the catwalk for us...would love to see the pictures!
Congrats!
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16th January 06, 04:11 PM
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So Jimmy, I agree with you, save for fit.
There are still a bunch of short legged guys out here. My longest kilt is 23" and when its on its way high on my waist -even for traditional kilts - and too low on my knees.
And no, I don't think I should have to meddle with having a kilt rehemmed.
I wonder if SWK offered another length, maybe a 22", if they'd open up a whole new market...?
Some of us are still sitting on the sidelines drooling because there's no point in spending money, even on a good deal, for a kilt that doesn't fit lengthwise.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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