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14th April 07, 08:50 PM
#1
US Army PV Kilt and... unusual?... sporran
Rocky & Kelly - thanks for a super kilt!
I had one bit of a surprise the first time I wore it, which I'll mention at the end of the post.
The tartan is great - as others have said, darker than expected (but the shad I had hoped for, so absolutely no disappointments there!)
For those who recognize it, yes I "earned" that sporran - it was the first one I was issued way back once upon a time. No, I'm not quite old enough to have carried an M14 (except in Ranger School), but I got issued the M14 ammo pouches to carry my 18 round mags for the M16 (can't put them all in boys, they'll jam - just put the other two in your pocket for later). Hmmm...
And now for the moment. There was some dancing tonight, and the fabric has a bit more... action, shall we say?... than I had anticipated. Let's just say a friend of mine let me know there was no reason for anyone to ask me "the question."
All in all? A great kilt - better than I had hoped for! (So very glad I "got in" on the special weaving.) I'll just have to remember to be a little more sedate in my dancing, and to avoid the subway grates when I'm wearing it.
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14th April 07, 09:02 PM
#2
Cool kilt and Excellent Sporran.
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14th April 07, 10:02 PM
#3
Ahh, more Lewis kilt hose...goes well with the Army tartan. A good look.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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14th April 07, 10:16 PM
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Sir,
thank you for serving so that we can all live free.
Originally Posted by Fearnest
Rocky & Kelly - thanks for a super kilt!
I had one bit of a surprise the first time I wore it, which I'll mention at the end of the post.
The tartan is great - as others have said, darker than expected (but the shad I had hoped for, so absolutely no disappointments there!)
For those who recognize it, yes I "earned" that sporran - it was the first one I was issued way back once upon a time. No, I'm not quite old enough to have carried an M14 (except in Ranger School), but I got issued the M14 ammo pouches to carry my 18 round mags for the M16 (can't put them all in boys, they'll jam - just put the other two in your pocket for later). Hmmm...
And now for the moment. There was some dancing tonight, and the fabric has a bit more... action, shall we say?... than I had anticipated. Let's just say a friend of mine let me know there was no reason for anyone to ask me "the question."
All in all? A great kilt - better than I had hoped for! (So very glad I "got in" on the special weaving.) I'll just have to remember to be a little more sedate in my dancing, and to avoid the subway grates when I'm wearing it.
TURNING THE ENEMY INTO HAIR, TEETH AND EYEBALLS SINCE 1984
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15th April 07, 12:25 AM
#5
Looks great. I really like the sporran. I might have to get one like that to match my olive drab kilt.
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15th April 07, 04:23 AM
#6
Like the Tartan, wouldn't recommend the wearing that sporran over here
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15th April 07, 04:53 AM
#7
Great outfit for a day at the range! Well done!!
[B]Paul Murray[/B]
Kilted in Detroit! Now that's tough.... LOL
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15th April 07, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Nervous Jock
Like the Tartan, wouldn't recommend the wearing that sporran over here
Thanks for the advice!
Honestly, it's not a very practical sporran (unless one is only carrying the items for which it was originally designed) and I don't see myself wearing it except when it would have special meaning to myself and others.
I wanted the first pictures to reflect something about why I chose to get this particular tartan. That's why I also chose the shirt I did - again, not much meaning to most, but special to me and to a few other folks in the world.
Second to None!!!
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15th April 07, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Fearnest
Thanks for the advice!
Honestly, it's not a very practical sporran (unless one is only carrying the items for which it was originally designed) and I don't see myself wearing it except when it would have special meaning to myself and others.
I wanted the first pictures to reflect something about why I chose to get this particular tartan. That's why I also chose the shirt I did - again, not much meaning to most, but special to me and to a few other folks in the world.
Second to None!!!
Ha Ha, and there's nothing wrong with that
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15th April 07, 02:49 PM
#10
Thank you for serving and for wearing your kilt with pride.
You look great.
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