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Greetings from the green hills of Tennessee
Ladies and Gents,
Just wanted to send a quick "than you" to Steve for accepting the registration; I look forward to sharing and learning in the future.
I'm from eastern Tennessee where many if not most of the families here for more than three generations past hail from either Ireland, Scotland, or a mix between. Have been a close follower of my own Celtic roots all my life, thanks to "Mum" who never failed to include the heritage of my blood in my raising. Found the U.S. Naval Academy an equally welcoming home for interest in Celtic ancestry,and served for about nine years as an officer afloat and ashore, including an advisory tour to the Afghan National Army as the S-3 Operations Officer back in 2007-2008. Left active service as Lieutenant Commander a few years back and currently work in Knoxville as lead sales for a technology firm.
A couple years back, I finally decided to try my hand at going semi-"Kiltie" and decided to go with Clan MacPhearson's tartan (Gillespie on father's side, Dyer, Richie, Hughes and Martin in the mix), and have gradually learned not to make "Noob" mistakes like belt with waistcoat, or diced hose with daywear, etc. Generally go for "casual" daywear with brown plain sporran and belt, short sleeve "aviator" shirt, and lovat blue hose/red flashes. Dress up a bit more with the diced hose, waistcoat and jacket when correct...hoping to fit out some proper "black tie" in the near future.
Sincerely,
J. D. Gillespie
Last edited by SandSailor'00; 20th May 13 at 09:09 AM.
Reason: grammar and spelling
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welcome from Germany
hejdå Jörg
 Originally Posted by Pleater
Weeelll - once I was walking along the row of shops near us and passed a young couple, she was wearing a narrow strip of denim for a skirt and a couple of handkerchieves worth of fabric for a blouse and it was losing the fight to stay closed - I was almost out of earshot when he enquired 'why doesn't your skirt move like that?' Anne the Pleater
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Hello again! Welcome , from Inverness-shire.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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Hello J D,
Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.
Last edited by Chas; 30th May 13 at 11:01 AM.
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Gentlemen,
Thank you all...and thank you in particular to "Jock Scot" for the information from earlier!
J. "Dizzy" Gillespie
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 from Reno, Nevada.
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' Benjamin Franklin
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Welcome to Xmarks from the Upper Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada.
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Hello J.D. and from the wooded highlands of The Big South Fork, north central Tennessee!
Wow, not only another Tennessean but another Navy man too -- "Welcome aboard Commander!"
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20th May 13, 04:38 PM
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from Rhode Island
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