Hello from Eugene, OR

**Nigel** · 27th December 07, 03:49 AM

Hello Kevin! I plan to also be a poor, starving liberal arts student. Psych or Music major, not sure which. The other as a minor (once I get to college).

I will look up some threads on the Frugal Corner, but they do have very reasonable prices. I still think $30 for a SWK is unbeatable, but I may be convinced otherwise.

**macwilkin** · 27th December 07, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by Nigel

Thanks for the info and pics, cajunscot! However, my dad's not real big on the whole "state pride" thing and I happen to think (no offence to anyone here) that the Oregon tartan is hideous. I don't really like any of the state tartans, though...I've been looking for a nice dark blue-themed one with some purple. If anyone knows of such a tartan, I'd love it if you would post.

Thanks!

The point was, Nigel, that you don't have to be Scottish to wear a state/district tartan. Most US state tartans are designed for anyone to wear.

There are a number of the state tartans that are quite striking, INMHO -- I wear the Iowa state tartan, for example, in honour of my Scottish ancestors who immigrated to Iowa back in the mid 19th century.

Regards,

Todd

**B Hall** · 27th December 07, 06:11 PM

welcome from Ohio

**TheKiltedWonder** · 27th December 07, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Nigel

I showed them to my dad and he said it can look okay on some people. He might be warming up to the idea!

Here's hoping he does! At least you're trying to make a well-reasoned argument to him as to why you should be able to wear the kilt, rather than just pouting about it being unfair. What's that they say about honey and vinegar?

**Nigel** · 27th December 07, 08:37 PM

True, true. If nothing else, he is rational. I am the same way - logical, reasoning, charismatic - and these all help my case. I'm not the type to pout either way, I fix problems.

Thanks for the welcomes, everyone. Great community here

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**Riverkilt** · 27th December 07, 11:18 PM

Welcome Nigel,

I went to college in Corvallis...often got to wear the Benny Beaver mascot costume.

Only suggestion I have for your father is to see if he's open minded enough to look over this forum - including some of the galleries...Ham's for sure.

Maybe you can find a tartan in your school colors.

Ron