Quote Originally Posted by The Scotsman View Post
My intention was not to be insulting, just factual. . . .
Then you missed out. Perhaps you might try again.

Quote Originally Posted by The Scotsman View Post
As for my identity, that is neither here nor there.
Au contraire, mon frer. It is both here and there. Who one is is everything. Especially if one is going to take others to task and express a level of expertise on any subject. I might offer you my opinions on your need for heart surgery, but, having no expertise or training, you would be well-advised to ignore my words.

And more especially when one enters another's "home" and begins commenting on the furnishings and its occupants, one might think about one's place in the sitting room. Some of us have been here quite some time, and we have come to know each other and understand each other and become something likes friends. And we disagree and argue and make wagers, but we know each other. And the makes it OK.

We are all aware that the kilt is not usually worn in Scotland, but it is worn, and--except for you--my Scot friends have all said that they appreciate an American wearing a kilt in their country. In fact, I have been assured by folks who are not hidden that one is well accepted in a kilt when visiting--with certain caveates.

I think you may be trolling here, so I shall depart form this fray.