Hello from McMurdo Station, Antarctica

**DirtDiver_76** · 10th June 10, 10:45 PM

I arrived in Antarctica in August 2009 and now the only things I miss are my kilts and trees. Recently I came across a parachute that was left behind when this was a Naval station. I thought to myself "That would make an amazing kilt." Having never attempted to fashion a kilt I thought it would be easy. So much for easy. Apparently parachutes are round thus so are their hems. I'm having to cut the fabric into smaller pieces in order to make a straight chunk of cloth.

I'll let you know how it goes.

New Antarctic Kilt Maker
Craig Moore

**BoldHighlander** · 10th June 10, 11:30 PM

...from the far nw corner of Washington state!

Don't freeze off your...er...uh...never mind

**xman** · 11th June 10, 12:00 AM

You're not foolin' me. That picture was taken months ago.

I'd suggest The Art of Kilt Making, but ... heh ... I doubt your postal delivery is very good there, especially at this time of year.

Stay healthy, eh!

X

**Whidbey78** · 11th June 10, 12:09 AM

Welcome.

I usually introduce myself as a Whidbey Islander now in the middle of nowhere. Sir...you have me beat a million times over!!!!!!!!!!!

Even if it doesn't turn out great, a kilt made from a Navy parachute(I was a Sailor) in Antarctica would have such an amazing story behind it that it would be worth a million bucks per stitch! Make a patchwork out of it if you have to! I would love a piece of it(the chute, not the kilt) so PM me when you can! I've been to six continents and have seen the Antarctic coast twice. Since I never got to set foot on it I'd love to have a piece of something else Navy that did!

Good luck!!!

**Downunder Kilt** · 11th June 10, 01:35 AM

Welcome to XMTS, your just a little bit south of me

. I dont' know if you have a kilt pattern or if you are going for a modern or traditional style. If you google X Kilt, you can download a pdf that gives excellent instructions on how to make a modern kilt, with cargo pockets, if you want them. All the best while your down there and don't send your cold weather to us.

**McClef** · 11th June 10, 01:52 AM

from South Wales UK!

**cessna152towser** · 11th June 10, 02:24 AM

from the Scottish Borders.

Now I think we can truly say this forum has members on every continent.

Best of luck with the kiltmaking.

**Chas** · 11th June 10, 02:35 AM

Hello Craig,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the world in the middle of Thetford Forest in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**MacBean** · 11th June 10, 03:13 AM

Perhaps one of the early (1921) Scots to go below was a young Boy Scout from Aberdeenshire, James Marr who was personally selected by Shackleton from among 1700 candidates to accompany him south.

http://www.scouting.milestones.btint...co.uk/marr.htm

I was close friends with his son as a child, and owe my interest in birds to him. His father became a zoologist, and expert on krill.

If you run into Olaf Oftadal, say hello from me. Don't know if he is still down there though.