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2nd January 11, 04:21 PM
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Christmas Kilt Converts
In my role as Evil Uncle, I got my two nephews Sportkilts [in MacPherson Red, of course], sporrans, blue kilt hose, and a copy each of Thompson's "So You're Going to Wear The Kilt", for their edification and future guidance.
I did not know how the boys would react, the older boy Kyle is a freshman in college, is very interested in history and family history, so I thought he might enjoy the kilt. I was not as sure about his younger brother Matt, who is rather quiet and a junior in High School.
As they opened their gifts on Christmas morning, their reaction couldn't have been more gratifying. They were thrilled, put the kilts on immediately, wore them throughout the day, and to Christmas dinner itself. They devoured "So You're Going to Wear the Kilt", and pressed me for more detail on the family history. Their Mom thinks they are genuinely enthusiastic, as they could just have left them in the box and given a polite thank you if they weren't really into it.
I actually said to them as they put them on, "Welcome to the obsession!"
I sealed the deal with a family viewing of "Braveheart", with appropriate caveats about the lack of historic accuracy.
The Big Build Up...Drumroll, please...
The reveal--yes, your Evil Uncle actually got you kilts...
Astonished parents of the newly kilted.
Kyle eagerly dons his kilt.
Matt displays kilted fortitude.
Uncle shows the lads how it's done. We are properly dressed for Christmas dinner.
Kilted Ping Pong. They are SportKilts, after all...
"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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2nd January 11, 04:25 PM
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[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]
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2nd January 11, 04:27 PM
#3
Matt returns serve.
The lads rock their kilts.
Obligatory Pleat Shot: The Lads in the Buffet Line.
Me with my sister, getting ready to sing grace.
The lads playing various sports on the Wii console after dinner.
Well, that's about it. A grand Christmas all around, lots of warm family time, good food, and new kilt enthusiasts to boot!
Last edited by BobsYourUncle; 2nd January 11 at 04:28 PM.
Reason: spelling
"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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2nd January 11, 04:29 PM
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Love the Swinging Six sporran! 
[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]
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2nd January 11, 04:36 PM
#5
Well done! They are quite the happy pair with their new kilts.
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2nd January 11, 04:43 PM
#6
Nice! Wish I had an evil uncle...oh wait, I do, but he buys me beer...
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2nd January 11, 04:52 PM
#7
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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2nd January 11, 05:02 PM
#8
Well done! I hope you have started something, that the lads will complete.
Best wishes to you and your family for the New Year.
KD
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2nd January 11, 07:01 PM
#9
Well done! They look grand in our MacPherson red. I'm the only one in it at holidays with my family. And great call getting them the books to go along with the kilts.
Creag dubh!
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2nd January 11, 08:03 PM
#10
Excellent!!
Well done Bob!! They look born to 'em, as natural as can be!!
Wishing them and you many kilted years ahead 
Brooke
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