Hello from the Pacific NW!

**scotswelshrunner** · 22nd February 13, 07:58 PM

Greetings from the Pacific NW! I'm new to this forum and so glad to have found it! At age 46 I have been studying my own ancestor/family roots for a bit now and relish showing my Scottish and Welsh pride. My great grandfather and GM x2 lived just outside of Glasgow and moved around the UK in the 19th century. Also had some Welsh born relatives too. My name is of Highland extraction and I hope to narrow down when they lived there,etc.
Also just ordered my first kilt: from Sportskilts a Hunter tartan (since they didn't have Ross I opted for a neutral and pleasing colour that matches our NW hues). Am a long distance runner as well so this should be fun to test out in the coming year.

Now to go enjoy the past posts and informative discussions!!!

James Donald Ross

**Matty Ross** · 22nd February 13, 09:05 PM

Well James Donald Ross From Washington, Let me be the first to welcome you. I am Matthew Shaun Ross formerly from Washington State currently living in the Highlands of Northern Utah.

**scotswelshrunner** · 22nd February 13, 09:20 PM

Delighted to meet you Matthew!!! Clan Ross lives!!
Many thanks for the hearty welcome!!!!

**Bohica** · 22nd February 13, 09:25 PM

Welcome from south west British Columbia

**Spartan Tartan** · 22nd February 13, 09:45 PM

from Oklahoma.

**mookien** · 22nd February 13, 10:41 PM

Welcome from the mountains of northern New Mexico! I have a good friend who is hoping to relocate to Vancouver, in part for tax purposes - live in WA and shop in OR.

I hope you enjoy the XMTS forum.

**scotswelshrunner** · 22nd February 13, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by mookien

Welcome from the mountains of northern New Mexico! I have a good friend who is hoping to relocate to Vancouver, in part for tax purposes - live in WA and shop in OR.

I hope you enjoy the XMTS forum.

A delightful place to live is here!! Reminds me very much of the Highlands actually with the addition of MANY more trees!!!!
Still... the vast water and green aspects are very similar to Scotland. Your friend will love it here!!!