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28th August 14, 03:04 AM
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 Newly Diagnosed Kilt Addict
Well, ever since receiving my first kilt recently I absolutely fell in love with wearing it. So much so that I rarely wear anything other than a kilt now. I will only wear pants if I absolutely have to.
I have gone from my first handmade 6 yard kilt in my clan tartan to now having 6 of them to give me a little more variety. I have 2 of the 8 yard Black Watch kilts in PV, an 8 yard Heritage of Scotland tartan PV kilt, an 8 yard Scottish National tartan PV kilt, and a Sport Kilt in my clan tartan (for when I am doing laundry on the rest of them).
I also bought ghillie brogues, an assortment of kilt hose and flashes, black and brown belts with several buckles to choose from depending on my mood, black and brown leather day sporrans, semi-dress sporran and full dress sporrans, a traditional black wool Argyll Jacket with the chrome buttons , and a grey wool Argyll Jacket and matching waist coat with imitation bone buttons. I still need to break down and get a Prince Charlie Jacket before I attend anything too formal.
I see now that I have become addicted to the kilt. I wonder if there is a 12-step program available. "Kilt Addicts Anonymous".
RC Anderson, Ph.D. WH6FQE
Board Member - Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Scottish Association
Member - Caledonian Society of Hawaii
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28th August 14, 04:15 AM
#2
Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Yes, somebody published a "12-step programme" here a couple of years back. It went something like this.
1. Buy kilt
2. Buy sporran
3. Buy Hose & garters
4. Buy Sgian
5. Buy Jacket & vest
6. Buy Balmoral
7. Buy Glengarry (Just in case)
8. Buy Inverness cape (also just in case)
9. Take pipe lessons
10. Buy pipes
11. Join pipe band
12. and finally.... Return to step 1.
I probably didn't get it right, but you get the picture.
Enjoy!
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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28th August 14, 04:20 AM
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28th August 14, 05:16 AM
#4
You have discovered a very fine addiction, welcome!
Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
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28th August 14, 05:48 AM
#5
Congratulations on your diagnosis!
You'll find support and encouragement here. It's a wonderful addiction.
 Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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28th August 14, 06:43 AM
#6
Welcome from an exiled Scot living in the West Midlands of England.
Whether you need a 12-step programme depends on whether you want to be cured of the addiction. If you enjoy kilt-wearing, just stay with it!
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28th August 14, 07:45 AM
#7
Hello and welcome from Southern California. Don't worry about the addiction, you're in good company.
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28th August 14, 08:25 AM
#8
Welcome to the rabble from the highlands of Central Massachusetts.
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28th August 14, 08:33 AM
#9
Welcome to the XMTS Community.........extended long term treatments and counciling is the only method......wear them in good health.....
Hawk
Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun
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28th August 14, 09:13 AM
#10
Welcome aboard, mate!
Cheers,
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