Greetings All

[angel923]

hello I am a newbie to the kilted world. I just purchased my first one from Freedom Kilts, so I am still waiting on it but the people thier have treated me very well, even calling me to confirm my measurements and helping me to understand the directions on how to take the length measurement properly and sugesting where i should try wearing my kilt. One question though are the jones always this bad the wait is killing me.

Kevin Barry

[Tattoo Bradley]

Welcome from a few hours south, in Hobbs, Kevin!

Sorry to say, but yes, the Jones are always that bad. The first one is always the worst.

Seeing as you're in Albuqureque, I'll throw you a link in case you're interested in handsewn, traditional, tartan kilts made by Kathy Lare right there in Albuquerque. I've yet to get one from her, but I have full intention. She's a wonderful lady, and a pleasure to deal with. She supplied me with a rental Prince Charlie jacket for my wedding in July.

[angel923]

thank's for the link when I am ready for a tarten I believe I will have to talk with her

[Aggie]

Congrats on your new kilt to be and welcome.

[Ruanaidh]

Welcome to the rabble from a few more hours further south.

[Vince]

And so it starts.

Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming properly attired and welcome to the group.

[Mark Keeney]

Welcome from a few hours south, in Hobbs, Kevin!
Seeing as you're in Albuqureque,...

I hope this isn't out of line and if it is I appologise in advance.

My Niece's has set up a pediatric practice in Carlsbad (I'm not sure how far from Hobbs that is) and her husband is quite an accomplished chef. He was a member of the Chef olympic team in 04. Anyway he has set up a catering business and small restrauant (reservations definately needed) in Carlsbad called the "Kitchen Zink". His name is Kevin Zink. The chamber of commerce link is here

[Jerry]

Welcome to the forum, Mark. And yes, the wait is always the same (except maybe for Hamish). The only way to beat the jonesing is to either make your own kilt or order from Stillwater. As for your plug for the resturant, I'm sure that once ie okay, but checkout the Sticky posted by Mike1 concerning advertising and such. Being a resturant, it might not matter anyhow, but it is best to check. I think, according to what Mike says in that sticky, that you could make the link a part of your signature. If you have any questions, just PM one of the mods, They will get back to you in a very timely manner and are always helpful.

[Blu (Ontario)]

... One question though are the jones always this bad the wait is killing me...

Typically, a kilt is something you lay out a pile of money for, but can't take it home in a box.

I suppose it's probably worse for the first couple of kilts, but there's always a bit of anxiety because of the wait.

My suggestion... try to think about something else. Not easy if you're posting on this website regularly.

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[mkmound]

T. . .

My suggestion... try to think about something else. . . .

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Like which sporran you're going to get, or the belt, or a new pair of boots, or . . . :rolleyes: