The Clergy Tartan

**Prester John** · 30th October 05, 05:45 PM

As a kilt for Highland games, or just to have a knock-around, I wouldn't mind a Sportkilt, but convincing my wife is another matter.

The "tank" is the preferred item to spend money on. Her feeling is, if you are going to spend money on a kilt (which she doesn't mind) then you'd better get one that will live longer than you will. She plans on me living a looooooong time. So, unless an alternative solution comes up, the first Clergy will likely be a tank.

However, I'm trying to convince her of the "value" of having PV casual kilts for me and the boys first. It's a hard sell.

Hey, she's half-Scottish, half-Jewish, what can I say!

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 30th October 05, 08:18 PM

John,

Is that you and your wife in your avatar? Very nice fly plaid.

And you don't look bad either!

Seriously, seeing that reminds me of another thread I needed to start.

**Southern Breeze** · 30th October 05, 08:55 PM

Heres two more qualifications for this tarten-Ordination in the Ancient order of the kilt and Acolytes in the worship of the unbifurcated garment.

**Prester John** · 31st October 05, 05:31 AM

Yeah, that's us.

I get nervous when I'm not wearing my cassock and cross, but interestingly, I feel fine in the kilt. Actually, I feel great in a kilt! Now I need to get one!

Now, if I could only get people to stop saying, when they see us, "So, sir, how old is your daughter?"

**Prester John** · 31st October 05, 05:33 AM

Oops

I forgot to mention. That plaid is the Robertson Red, my wife's clan.

I'm in the Black Watch. As were the boys for these portraits.

**Prester John** · 31st October 05, 04:34 PM

Has anyone seen the "Burning Bush" kilt pin and hat badge for Christian Clergy on ebay?

They look great! I think I'm going to have to update my Christmas list.

Now, how to casually work it into conversation with my wife.... :o

**macwilkin** · 31st October 05, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Prester John

Has anyone seen the "Burning Bush" kilt pin and hat badge for Christian Clergy on ebay?

They look great! I think I'm going to have to update my Christmas list.

Now, how to casually work it into conversation with my wife.... :o

Father, Bless!

The "burning bush" is the emblem of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian).

Regards,

Todd