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  1. 12th January 10, 01:29 PM #1
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    Wink Olympic kilt pin

    Hi all kilted community,

    As a follow up of my olympic torch bearer I decided to buy a pin reproducing a miniature torch and wear it on one of my kilts.

    Here is the result :

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  2. 12th January 10, 01:34 PM #2
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    That is so cool. Personal meaning and a great change from the usual sword.

    Regards

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    I agree, well done!
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    Great idea!

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    "I decided to buy a pin reproducing a miniature torch and wear it on one of my kilts"

    Very cool indeed one question were would you even start to look for a pin like that.
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  6. 12th January 10, 02:57 PM #6
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    A very nice accessory. I will be a race official at the nordic events and would like to find a kilt pin like that.
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    Smile

    Go to this website to buy one
    http://radarthepinguy.com/Torch.htm
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    Great idea, and a very nice pin with personal meaning, Pierre. Well done!
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    Very nice, and the significance to you, makes it even more special!
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    Very nice. The personal significance adds to the uniqueness.
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