This is one of those "learning experiences" -- unfortunately, as with
many of them it is turning a bit painful.

(This is going to include a few examples of my ignorance -- shared in the
hope that they may save someone else from a similar mistake.)

The first and most important point about all of the following is that the
folks at Buy-a-Kilt.com (AKA MacDonald Sporrans) are not at fault in this.
They and especially Rachel, have been brilliant throughout.

Back in June (the 27th to be exact) I ordered my first 8yd kilt. I'd read the
MacGregor (Clan Gregor) web page and it seemed clear to me that
MacGregor tartan was *only* MacGregor modern. (well I was wrong, but
more on that later)

So, the order for my first APC (not quite a "tank" ) was in the works.
Shortly after this I discovered X-Marks and started asking annoying newby
questions. I quickly was supplied with a picture of "the MacGregor" wearing
MacGregor ancient tartan, as was his lady wife. (Awww bugger!! What I had
really wanted was MacGregor Ancient, but I'd mis-read the clan page and
thought that it was not accepted.) But the order was in -- I figured that I
was committed.

Then I got an email that the tartan that I'd ordered was unavailable.

Ahh!, A chance to sort things out -- woo hoo!

But then I started to discover some of the realities of tartan production.

1) It's an artisan industry (If in doubt -- refer to this rule)

2) They take the last two full weeks in July off -- the factories shut
down

3) If yours is not a particularly common tartan, there can be some waiting
involved

So, now the kilt that I had hoped to have by early September is looking
like "maybe mid-October"

Patience- Don, patience

But, the good news is that I will be getting what what I really want -- just
a bit late.

And, to conclude, here's a tribute to the people who actually weave the
tartans that we love.

Prospect, Providence, Perseverance by Cockersdale

I first heard this at the Aussie National Folk Festival a few years back -- It's
may ambition to learn it well enough to sing it a'capella

-Don