Hello from Washington, DC

**Joe Tradly** · 22nd June 18, 08:49 AM

Dear X Marks members, long-serving and new,

My name is Joe and I'm from Washington, DC. I've been lurking for a bit, but why!? So here I am.

That's the Connecticut state tartan in my avatar; that's where I'm from, originally.

Alexis Malcolm is making me a kilt just now in the Polaris tartan, in honor of my father who was an officer in the US Navy Submarine Service. I'll be wearing it at a dinner in Edinburgh in September, so I will be reading a lot here and will be grateful for your advice on all the kit. Basically the only thing I have is a pair of brogues and likely a shirt and tie. Otherwise, I need it all.

I look forward to getting to know you and apologize in advance for any "noob" questions.

Best,
JB

**Holcombe Thomas** · 22nd June 18, 08:57 AM

Welcome to the Great Rabble, from across the river in Falls Church, Virginia!

Holcombe

**Father Bill** · 22nd June 18, 08:59 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!

**Joe Tradly** · 22nd June 18, 09:06 AM

I write from my job in the Commonwealth, so hello from the same side of the river!

**Liam** · 22nd June 18, 12:34 PM

Welcome from Western Canada!

**Nomad** · 22nd June 18, 01:36 PM

Welcome and don't worry about asking noob questions, we've all been there ( I haven't been here that long either). This is definetly the best site on the web for kilted related things.

**tkdog** · 22nd June 18, 01:49 PM

Welcome from a few MD counties south of you.

**Tarheel** · 22nd June 18, 10:19 PM

Well met and welcome Joe. I hope after you have acquired all the kit to flesh out your ensemble, you'll post photos to give future members a perspective and comparison. I have no doubt you will be fine. Glad to have you with us.