Video Message from Ham.

**pdcorlis** · 14th June 06, 07:01 AM

Hang in there Hamish - I for one appreciate your tenacity.

**Scottish Chi** · 14th June 06, 12:12 PM

...I for one would love to see an entire video (DVD) of topics related to kilts done by Hamish complete with some of his earlier presentations too. I know it is wishfull thinking but wouldn't that really be something? There are a few books that cover kilt topics but it makes a difference when you can see and hear the discriptions - especially when done with the Hamish "flare for the theater". It's a classic that hasn't been made yet.

I can dream can't I?

Cheers! Bill

**pdcorlis** · 14th June 06, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Scottish Chi

...I for one would love to see an entire video (DVD) of topics related to kilts done by Hamish

I think that would be amazingly great! It would be a true "must have" item for the kilt wearer!

**Hamish** · 18th June 06, 04:56 PM

Re the "Sweeping" video clip:

Originally Posted by Hamish

Phil, I am sorry it has taken me so long to get down to this (too many other priorities in a busy life, I'm afraid!). Well, I set up and made the short video you requested, but I cannot get my Photobucket album to accept it and, without that facility, I've no idea how I can get it to play here!! Any thoughts?

Phil,

At last I have managed to get this done and it appears in the Photo Section.

**Kiltman** · 18th June 06, 08:47 PM

Hamish,
I'm with those who would like to see an instructional series on the proper manner of wearing a kilt. I know several folks around here (many in one or two pipe bands) who need a good primer in kilt wearing.

**pbpersson** · 1st July 06, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Scottish Chi

...I for one would love to see an entire video (DVD) of topics related to kilts done by Hamish complete with some of his earlier presentations too.

That would be awesome! I will second that wish!

Phoenix Phil

**pbpersson** · 1st July 06, 10:39 AM

Ham -

I loved the video and I think I will love all your videos. I still have problems getting used to the idea of guys in kilts every day but......

Totally off topic....I see you have a wide screen TV and it looks like it might be LCD. What size is it? Are these common where you are? I figured for me to get a wide screen I would want a 40-inch which in your world would be about one meter diagonal measure.

I went to price them and for the money they were asking I think I could buy 23 Utilikilts!!! Are these wide screen TVs common where you are and are they expensive?

Phoenix Phil

**Kilted KT** · 1st July 06, 04:09 PM

that is completely hilarious!!

hmm...wonder if we can get the Xmarks version of "I'm too sexy" playing in the background there!!

**Hamish** · 1st July 06, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by pbpersson

Ham -

I loved the video and I think I will love all your videos. I still have problems getting used to the idea of guys in kilts every day but......

Oh, you'll get used to it soon enough, Phil. Just stay here at X Marks - this is where it all happens!

Totally off topic....I see you have a wide screen TV and it looks like it might be LCD. What size is it? Are these common where you are? I figured for me to get a wide screen I would want a 40-inch which in your world would be about one meter diagonal measure.

I went to price them and for the money they were asking I think I could buy 23 Utilikilts!!! Are these wide screen TVs common where you are and are they expensive?

Yes, spot on, Phil. LCD it is. It is a Sony and is the 32" model in their new Bravia range. I've had it only a few weeks, and have since added Home Theatre, 5 channel surround sound! Actually, here in the UK, there really is no choice now, just about every new TV for sale is LCD flat screen. I understand that cathode ray tubes are no longer being manuafctured! This set has Freeview built-in (this gives access to up to 30 free-to-view channels not available on analogue), has Nicam stereo sound, is fully digital and is 'High Definition' ready.

My previous TV gave up the ghost after 27 years of trouble-free viewing otherwise I'd not have bothered to invest in this one yet. By 2012, all analogue TV transmitters in the United Kingdom will be shut down, and everyone will have to buy a digital set, or go without! I believe High Definition TV broadcasting will follow that change-over.

I agree, these TVs are expensive but they provide an entirely new dimension to the viewing experience. Mine, without the Home Theatre, cost about £1,450. Oh, additionally, I had to have a digital upgrade to the roof aerial which cost another £260!

Ooops! Sorry everyone. This really is 'Off Topic'.