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    Rex,

    Thank you so much for the link. If I run into any last minute needs, I now have a place to go.

    If you do manage to make it up Sunday, I will be serving at one of the beer booths from 11:00 - 2:30. Not sure we could make contact, but I would look forward to meeting you.

    Thanks again.
    Last edited by Oldun; 19th July 08 at 10:15 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hospitaller View Post
    Hello from the Louisville, KY area!

    I own a SWK Economy Black Watch and the thing is fierce, you made a good choice for your first kilt.

    As for hose (or socks), since you'll be wearing the Black Watch tartan I'd recommend in order of personal preference mind you:

    1. A Pair of Lovat Green hose w/red flashes
    2. A pair of Khaki Hose w/ red flashes

    You can find them at JD Higgins for super cheap. What Price Glory also has the 'military' hose for the BW kilt, but their website states they are roughly 100 orders behind so you may not get them in time for your Fest.
    Thanks for the vote of confidence.

    Did you find the sizing of SWK to be accurate? I ordered according to my naval measurement (40") and the only option I had was for a 42". My wife is an excellent seamstress and can make any minor adjustments, but if it is waaay oversized I won't have time to get a replacement.

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    I'm quite fair-skinned but it's hard to tell once I strap on the kilt and hose - the kneecaps are the only things that show.

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    Welcome from West Virginia!
    You'll do fine!

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    Welcome to the rabble from West Texas. You are going to look GREEEEAT! Post a couple of piccies please.
    A kilted Celt on the border.
    Kentoc'h mervel eget bezań saotret
    Omne bellum sumi facile, ceterum ęgerrume desinere.


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    from WV!

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    from Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Welcome from South Central Texas! Kiltman's right: your wife's the best judge on this one.
    Kilted Elder

    Chaplain & Charter Member, The Clan MacMillan Society of Texas [12 June 2007]
    Member, Clan MacMillan International [2005]

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    A warm welcome to the forum from London.

    Quote Originally Posted by Oldun View Post
    ...Now today my mind starts to work against me.....My pasty white legs, what will people say..?
    They'll say Wow! You're wearing a kilt!

    Last time I had the opportunity to compare degree of knee-brownness with 3 fellow kilties, (we were all four sitting in a garden in Sussex at the time) the full-time wearers certainly didn't obviously have it over the occasional and infrequent wearers in terms of knee colour. Just find some nice kilt hose and enjoy the feel of the sun and breeze on your knees.

    Quote Originally Posted by Oldun View Post
    , and possibly the big question - regimental or not.
    Again this us up to you. Try going regimental before the day. If you find it comfortable, do it. If you don't, wear some undergarments. It's no big deal.

    Quote Originally Posted by Oldun View Post
    I would have never thought myself a shy person, but despite the encouragement I am receiving at home (honey, you'll look great) perhaps I made a mistake? A little encouragement would be appreciated.
    She's right - you probably do look great in it. Go out somewhere local (do a run for groceries?) with your supportive wife by your side, and you'll soon get over your shyness. Don't be surprised when strangers strike up conversations with you, though.

    best regards

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    Welcome from Albany, NY!
    Jay
    Clan Rose - Constant and True
    "I cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins; In a brand new pair of brogues to ramble o'er the bogs and frighten all the dogs " - D. K. Gavan

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