And Yet Another Newbie (Tulsa, OK)

**slbowli** · 16th August 06, 05:25 PM

I happened to run across a kilted member at a store yesterday and I had to ask about his kilt. Being Scots and Irish myself, seeing someone in a tartan will get my attention.

Thank you, Kevin for the lead, much appreciated. I also asked my friend regarding your Gaelic surname and she did have a response for me (sorry it took a while - time zones across the pond). Here is what she had in response:

Mac is Mac! Tamhais is - Tah (almost like tar with a very short R sound) the mh in gaelic usually makes a Vh sound (there never used to be a V in the gaelic alphabet) so Vh and the is on the end is like the 'is' is jist or list.

So Mac-Tah-Vhis. It's almost like Tavish without the H on the end.

So, something about me. My given name is Stephanie and I'm from Tulsa. Having my first child in 5 weeks, so yes I will be looking for a kilt for him. I would like to find one in our clan tartan, but since it is an ancient tartan, I'm thinking that is nearly impossible.

Any questions, please feel free to ask. I have pregnancy brain and don't always think of the necessary introduction material.

**Kilted KT** · 16th August 06, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by slbowli

I happened to run across a kilted member at a store yesterday and I had to ask aobut his kilt. Being Scots and Irish myself, seeing someone in a tartan will get my attention.

Thank you, Kevin for the lead, much appreciated. I also asked my friend regarding your gaelic surname and she did have a response for me (sorry it took a while - time zones across the pond). Here is what she had in response:

Mac is Mac! Tamhais is - Tah (almost like tar with a very short R sound) the mh in gaelic usually makes a Vh sound (there never used to be a V in the gaelic alphabet) so Vh and the is on the end is like the 'is' is jist or list.

So Mac-Tah-Vhis. It's almost like Tavish without the H on the end.

So, something about me. My given name is Stephanie and I'm from Tulsa. Having my first child in 5 weeks, so yes I will be looking for a kilt for him. I would like to find one in our clan tartan, but since it is an ancient tartan, I'm thinking that is nearly impossible.

Any questions, please feel free to ask. I have pregnancy brain and don't always think of the necessary introduction material.

glad to see you made it here on xmarks...looks like wal-mart is a great place to find more current and future kilties. I'll have to find more walmarts to recruit people to xmarks!

**slbowli** · 16th August 06, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

glad to see you made it here on xmarks...looks like wal-mart is a great place to find more current and future kilties. I'll have to find more walmarts to recruit people to xmarks!

We have a ton of them here and two new ones being built!

**pdcorlis** · 16th August 06, 05:53 PM

Welcome to the rabble from the hills and streams of northern Idaho!

**turpin** · 16th August 06, 05:59 PM

Welcome from Roswell Georgia. Enjoy, learn, and share. that's what it's all about.

**slbowli** · 16th August 06, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

Welcome to the rabble from the hills and streams of northern Idaho!

I hear that is beautiful country there. Thank you for the welcome

**Kilted KT** · 16th August 06, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by slbowli

We have a ton of them here and two new ones being built!

oh, I know. I am the guy you talked to at the walmart on admiral last night.

**slbowli** · 16th August 06, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

oh, I know. I am the guy you talked to at the walmart on admiral last night.

I as reading earlier posts and put the "KT" and mention of the airport together. I kept thinking that it had to be you. I forgot to get your screen name, so when I registered here, I couldn't put anything in the referral spot. Hopefully you will still get the credit.

The Bixby SuperCenter is nearing completion and that place is huge. You might have your work cut out for you recruiting there!

**Kilted KT** · 16th August 06, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by slbowli

I as reading earlier posts and put the "KT" and mention of the airport together. I kept thinking that it had to be you. I forgot to get your screen name, so when I registered here, I couldn't put anything in the referral spot. Hopefully you will still get the credit.

The Bixby SuperCenter is nearing completion and that place is huge. You might have your work cut out for you recruiting there!

nah...a guy walks anywhere in a kilt, and people notice. The hard part is getting intelligent people to talk to you. That is where the work comes in.

welcome to the rabble!