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17th June 06, 08:01 PM
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About that belt…

When I posted the pics of my new tank, I got several comments, both positive and negative, about my kilt belt. Some seemed to think that it was just too much.
Today, I was in the Tartans Museum in Franklin, NC when a voice behind me said, "I know that belt!" I then turned around and saw a distinguished kilted gentleman with a big smile. Thus I got to meet Cawdorian…
I think that there's nothing wrong with having a piece of kilt gear so distinctive that a fellow XMarker can pick one out of a crowd of strangers!
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18th June 06, 12:11 AM
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 Originally Posted by smaughazard

I think that there's nothing wrong with having a piece of kilt gear so distinctive that a fellow XMarker can pick one out of a crowd of strangers!
My sentiments exactly... If it works for you, then it doesn't matter what other people think. My question, however, is where one can find any belt over 2 inches online or offline. I have a trouser belt thats a lil over 1.5 inches, but it just doesn't cut it. Any suggestions?
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18th June 06, 03:58 AM
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Morath, try the Scottish Tartans Museum. I know a lot of fellows would disagree, but I'm one of those that believes in the K.I.S.S. theory. Simplicity often catches the eye more than extravagence. And the casual kilt belt and buckle does exactly that. Width on it is 2.5".
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18th June 06, 08:17 AM
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Hey guys,
I want to tell you, I got a first hand look at that belt yesterday, It is a very high quality, distinctive piece of leatherwork. It is one great looking belt! Besides that I got to meet Smaughazard and his wife, the belt was the key to recognizing him. Fine looking kilt, great looking belt.
I enjoyed my trip to the museum yesterday, I also got to meet Matt he measured me for what I thought was going to be 16 oz, 8 yard tank. Surprise, my girth has expanded so it will take 9 yards of pleats and apron to get around me. BTW, it's in Ancient Lamont tartan. Let the jonesing begin.
Didn't mean to hi-jack the thread, I had a great time, met two X-markers, got to order another kilt, even ate lunch at that famed Scottish restaurant McDonald's, what a day!
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18th June 06, 08:45 AM
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 Originally Posted by Cawdorian
Hey guys,
I want to tell you, I got a first hand look at that belt yesterday, It is a very high quality, distinctive piece of leatherwork. It is one great looking belt!  Besides that I got to meet Smaughazard and his wife, the belt was the key to recognizing him. Fine looking kilt, great looking belt.
I enjoyed my trip to the museum yesterday, I also got to meet Matt he measured me for what I thought was going to be 16 oz, 8 yard tank. Surprise, my girth has expanded so it will take 9 yards of pleats and apron to get around me. BTW, it's in Ancient Lamont tartan. Let the jonesing begin.
Didn't mean to hi-jack the thread, I had a great time, met two X-markers, got to order another kilt, even ate lunch at that famed Scottish restaurant McDonald's, what a day!
But did you get to meet Ranald? :rolleyes:
Dee
Ferret ad astra virtus
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18th June 06, 02:05 PM
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 Originally Posted by Cawdorian
, even ate lunch at that famed Scottish restaurant McDonald's, what a day!
Just don't say that to Clan Donald! (There has been a history of lawsuits- One reason I tend to avoid that place-besides Ray Krok)
That is a neat looking belt.
Is it bought or homemade?
Actually, it kindda reminds me of a weightlifting belt (which is good for the lower back).
Now, I am interested in in (if only I had any $$$$$$$$$$).
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18th June 06, 03:30 PM
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Well, for what its worth, this Ronald Macdonald prefers the 2 1/4" belts from AmeriKilts. Quality for a fair price.
I do like that "weight belt" look though. Anything distinctive is good.
And, I only eat at McDonald's about once a year to remind myself why I don't eat there.
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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 Originally Posted by Cawdorian
Hey guys,
I want to tell you, I got a first hand look at that belt yesterday, It is a very high quality, distinctive piece of leatherwork. It is one great looking belt!  Besides that I got to meet Smaughazard and his wife, the belt was the key to recognizing him. Fine looking kilt, great looking belt.
I enjoyed my trip to the museum yesterday, I also got to meet Matt he measured me for what I thought was going to be 16 oz, 8 yard tank. Surprise, my girth has expanded so it will take 9 yards of pleats and apron to get around me. BTW, it's in Ancient Lamont tartan. Let the jonesing begin.
Didn't mean to hi-jack the thread, I had a great time, met two X-markers, got to order another kilt, even ate lunch at that famed Scottish restaurant McDonald's, what a day!
Mine ended up at 9 yards too. Matt gave me a delivery date of end Of JUne and they beat that be nearly two weeks. Having Matt do the measurements in person was well worth a two day trip to Franklin. My kilt turned out to be the best fitting kilt I own. Next thing I need to get from Matt is a nice kilt jacket to go with it.
"A day spent in the fields and woods, or on the water should not count as a day off our allotted number upon this earth."
Jerry, Kilted Old Fart.
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23rd June 06, 09:42 PM
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 Originally Posted by smaughazard
When I posted the pics of my new tank, I got several comments, both positive and negative, about my kilt belt. Some seemed to think that it was just too much....
I WANT THAT BELT!!
wow, that is awesome looking. how much did you spend, if you don't mind the question?
-ian
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23rd June 06, 11:18 PM
#10
Great looking belt-I have been looking for something like that for ages, I would like to know how much it cost also.
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