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6th March 22, 07:35 AM
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Hello from the Great White North
I’ve been lurking for a while, a figure it’s time to say hello.
As the title hints, I am located in Eastern Ontario, Canada. I am a 3rd generation Canadian. My Great-Grandfather, John McArthur, immigrated to Canada as a boy from the Isle of Lewis. I’ve always been fascinated by my Scottish heritage. I remember when I was about 6-7, we were all dressed in tartan for a family reunion. I was dressed in a pair of tartan trousers with a tartan sash. I still have the sash.
I finally bought my first kilt as a New Years gift for myself. I didn’t want to spend a lot, because A: I wanted to make sure I would wear it and B: I intend to wear it as regular day wear, including in the workshop. My own tartan is a tad expensive for that. UTKilts, in the States, had a sale on their Standard kilt in Highland Grey, so I jumped on it.
I love it. While I don’t wear it every day, we’ve had a pretty cold season this year, I wear quite often. Often enough, that I am considering a second utility kilt to give me some colour variety. My wish list still has a traditional McArthur plaid on it though. I bought a pair of hose at the same time, but failed to add a pair of flash to my cart. Having never wore Hose such as these before, I underestimated their importance.
I also failed to order a belt. So I dug into my army kit and found my old parade buckle and a piece of olive green strapping. Not perfect, but it works.
I have learned a lot from you guys already, and hope to learn a lot more.
Darrin
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6th March 22, 08:01 AM
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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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6th March 22, 08:22 AM
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Failte from the Home of the Blues!
Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes (kilt) with intelligence, put them (it) on with care, and then forgotten all about them (it).” Paraphrased from Hardy Amies
Proud member of the Clans Urquhart and MacKenzie.
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6th March 22, 10:42 AM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!  
Belt is optional bling anyway.
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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6th March 22, 10:44 AM
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Welcome from a Scotsman living in middle England.
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6th March 22, 12:55 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Calgary!
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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7th March 22, 05:02 AM
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Welcome from the praries!
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7th March 22, 06:43 AM
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 Originally Posted by Father Bill
Thanks. I actually learned that the belt was supposed to be optional here. Unfortunately, I should have gotten one size lower.
At the tightest setting of the buckles, it is just on the edge of a good fit. The belt just adds a little confidence when I’m out working. LOL
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7th March 22, 08:36 AM
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Hello and welcome from Southern California.
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7th March 22, 05:35 PM
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Welcome, from Inverness-shire and British Columbia.
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