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8th April 14, 11:21 AM
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Greetings from Lower Alabama!
Ok, long time lurker, first time poster!
I've been interested in Kilts for years, lurked here off and on for many months, and finally bit the bullet and signed up.
I don't have a kilt yet, but hope to acquire one soon. But I HAVE been bitten by the bug. The wife knew of my interest, and "surprised" me a few weeks ago with (gasp) a costume Irish kilt for our annual trip to the Irish-Italian parade in New Orleans. Not wanted to hurt her feelings, I wore it..... And it was so much fun that now I'm determined to "go legit" and get a real kilt! :-)
Tartan fascinates me - problem is, despite family lore about our Scottish ancestry, I have yet to be able to conclusively prove it - thus not sure IF I'm attached to any particular Tartan, or which it might be. I know its not really a "rule" anymore, but still, I'd like to know if I have any real attachment to any recognized group - Scottish or Irish.
I've got Wilson's in Kentucky as far back as the late 18th century, and Thompson's in Alabama and Georgia even longer. But I suppose that's a subject for a different thread.
Obviously, I have all the Newbie questions, but I promise to use the Search feature and try to find the answers already posted!
Kindest Regards!
Tom
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8th April 14, 11:24 AM
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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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8th April 14, 11:57 AM
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Hello Tom,
Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.
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8th April 14, 12:03 PM
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Hello, Tom!
 I'm originally from Mobile, near the bottom of LA. 
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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8th April 14, 12:05 PM
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Tom: Welcome from the mountains of northern New Mexico! I hope you enjoy the XMTS forum, and discover your Scottish ancestry. You don't live near Bluebell, do you? 
John
I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.
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8th April 14, 12:34 PM
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Hello Tom and welcome from Southern California.
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8th April 14, 12:56 PM
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Welcome
Welcome from the West Midlands of England.
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8th April 14, 01:17 PM
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Howdy y'all !! Well that's how we said it when I was growing up in Arkansas and Louisiana. 
from the Highlands of Guatemala !!
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8th April 14, 01:32 PM
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Hello and welcome from another member who has spent a lot of time in LA (Lower Alabama). Mother Rucker to be exact.
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8th April 14, 06:03 PM
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from Rhode Island.
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