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25th September 15, 09:00 PM
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Hi from the central plains
Hello to one and all. I first became interested in kilts in the early 70's when I was stationed in Seoul and saw some highland troops at the UN command center. That interest lay dormant for over 40yrs when my oldest grandson was initiated in a local masonic lodge. His soon to be stepfather was also in attendance wearing a kilt. While talking to him I found out that his grandmother was a war bride but I forgot the family name. Two years ago my grandson got his own kilt and the bug took hold again. Finally saw the Marine tartan and saved my pennies for my own clan Jarhead tartan kilt. I must say I'm quite satisified with the experience so far. I'm hesitant to get a utility kilt since they all seem like they'd be too long, I only measure out at 21" in length. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Gunny Mack
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25th September 15, 09:18 PM
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 from Reno, NV. 
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' Benjamin Franklin
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25th September 15, 10:15 PM
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Welcome to the XMTS Community Gunny....
Hawk
Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun
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26th September 15, 12:04 AM
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26th September 15, 04:08 AM
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Well met Gunny Mack. As a fellow veteran, I welcome you to the "Rabble".
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26th September 15, 04:28 AM
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Welcome aboard Gunny from a swab jockey! I have the same length issue here with the "off the rack" kilts. If you have a sewing machine, an iron, hemming skills and a couple hours time it is pretty easy to crop, pick out a couple inches of the peat edge sew downs, re-hem and then re sew the pleat edges of most utility kilts. If not a tailor can do it.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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26th September 15, 04:33 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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26th September 15, 04:44 AM
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to tundramanq's response from another shortish guy. Or make your own. I'm working on my third one, all 21 inches.
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26th September 15, 04:51 AM
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Welcome/Bienvenue from France. Gunny Mac 
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26th September 15, 05:22 AM
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U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, Firefighter, Government Contractor, Descendant of Clan MacLeod. Oh, and I just started learning the pipes, so I can add "aspiring bagpiper" to the list.
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