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Originally Posted by J.B. Simpson
So if I am reading all of this right...........
I can choose the Fraser Tartan since the name Simpson is a Sept
or
I can choose the Gordon Tartan since Gordon is my Great Great Grandmothers maiden name
or
I can choose the US Navy Tartan since I was in the Navy.
That just makes it more difficult to choose which one to get first since I like them all, but at least I won't feel obligated to get the Fraser first.
Or you can buy all three @ the same time to save on the decision making!
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
The subject of which tartan was proper was important in the days when clan loyalty was at issue. Fortunately, we no longer have wars between the clans and this is a whole lot less of an issue.
People can wear a tartan for loyalty to their clan or because they like that tartan. And, there are variations in clan tartans (Modern, ancient, weathered, etc.). The more I look at it, the more I think Ancient Forbes is pretty grotty, but I needn't wear it!
Just steer clear of the folks who believe that you need to be born into a family to wear that Tartan.
Originally Posted by J.B. Simpson
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