My second kilt outfit from the U.K. arrived yesterday. This kilt is a Campbell of Argyll, Weathered tartan. That tartan is only available in 16 oz. material, so this kilt is very heavy! I was surprised that it was physically so much heavier than my 13 oz from Kinloch Anderson. In my estimation, a 13 oz. kilt is quite adequate, but does the 16 oz. ever feel satisfying to wear in regard to being solid. Its excellent drape and movement had my wife panting with immediate desire!

Anyway, since this thread is more about U.S. Customs than an inspired wife, here is my update:

The package arrived via U.S. Postal Service, and it came with a bill attached... The driver said that this is unusual since he had not had to collect import duties before. The amount was for 17.5% of total, the bill roughly $100 higher than I should have been assessed based on rates I had received directly from U.S. Customs before placing my order.

"Wanna reject the package?" asked the driver. After a three month wait?!! I told him that I wanted the duds and would settle up later with the guv' via an official letter of protest, of which I have 90 days to submit.

Wish me luck on that one... Regardless of the outcome, I will still enjoy the kilt, as well as the inspired wife.

Mychael