Thanks to all for the kind remarks.

Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
Irrelevant in this day and age, and in this country...


That was my thought too. Around here I'm happy that folks can identify it as a kilt more often than not, let alone identify the tartan or make a connection to any political implications it may have had. I intentionally chose a Black Watch as my first kilt since it seemed (from my research here on the forum) that it had become more or less “universal”.

Quote Originally Posted by Jack Daw View Post
... Is Katja a pure-bred shepherd? I know you live in Maine, but even for this time of year, her coat looks too thick for a GS. I had two as a boy and love the breed very much.


Yes, Katja is a pure bred Shepherd. Her coat stays pretty thick year round which is surprising given the amount of it that she leaves all over my house! At eleven she's a senior citizen but she's a good girl and she's still got my back.