Maple Leaf 5 yarder

[GDub]

Just received my 5 yarder, 16oz wool, Maple Leaf tartan kilt from USAK! I went for the Maple Leaf because in December 2010 I officially became a dual citizen of the US and Canada. I'll wear it proudly (and yes, I know it's not an "official" tartan--yet).

Oh, and another fine job by Rocky and Co. It's my 7th USAK, so I guess I'm a devoted fan of USAK kilts. ;-) Thanks, Rocky!

Pics coming soon...

[Cowher]

I love that tartan. Love to see the pics though

[CMcG]

Just received my 5 yarder, 16oz wool, Maple Leaf tartan kilt from USAK! I went for the Maple Leaf because in December 2010 I officially became a dual citizen of the US and Canada. I'll wear it proudly (and yes, I know it's not an "official" tartan--yet).

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Congrats on the kilt and on the citizenship!

[NewEnglander]

Ooh. I've had that tartan in mind (my grandmother McPherson came down from Canada) and Rocky is my go-to kilt guy. Looking forward to the pics...

[rtc872]

sounds great!

[cessna152towser]

Congratulations on the new kilt and on being accepted as a citizen of Canada.
I'd love to know how you managed to achieve it.
My relatives are almost all in Canada, and while there is a scheme which enables a lone Canadian citizen to sponsor immigration by a relative from Scotland, it does not work the other way to enable a Canadian family to sponsor a lone Scot. I've looked into a move to Canada but none of my skills are needed there and it seems that unless I marry a Canadian lady it isn't going to happen.
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of you in your new Maple Leaf kilt.

[GDub]

Congratulations on the new kilt and on being accepted as a citizen of Canada.
I'd love to know how you managed to achieve it.

The Canadian citizenship laws changed in 2009. As of then, if you have a parent who was born in Canada you can claim citizenship. Because my father was born in Saskatchewan I decided to give it a go. Took 9 months to get my citizenship card, and only cost me $75--not including getting various transcripts, notarizations and pictures. Thanks Dad!

FTR, every Canadian we had contact with during the process was extremely friendly and helpful. What a concept!!

We're now in the process of setting up a sponsorship for my wife. If all goes according to plan, we'll be relocating in 2012.

Sláinte.

[xman]

We're now in the process of setting up a sponsorship for my wife. If all goes according to plan, we'll be relocating in 2012.

And we'll be glad to have you but in the mean time, may we see some pictures your new kilt? What is this a torture session?

[cessna152towser]

We're now in the process of setting up a sponsorship for my wife. If all goes according to plan, we'll be relocating in 2012.

That's excellent news.
Not wanting to hi-jack this thread, but whereabouts in Canada would you re-locate to?
My favourite would be Vancouver island because of its temperate climate and most of the family are there, although some of them are in Ontario.
In my case my mother's cousins were all born in Canada, since her mother was adopted and her father stayed in Scotland when the rest of his family moved to Canada. My father came back to Scotland from Canada after he had his head injury.
So both my parents were born in Scotland as was I, but my relatives are Canadians.

[EldarKinSlayer]

That's excellent news.
Not wanting to hi-jack this thread, but whereabouts in Canada would you re-locate to?
My favourite would be Vancouver island because of its temperate climate and most of the family are there, although some of them are in Ontario.
In my case my mother's cousins were all born in Canada, since her mother was adopted and her father stayed in Scotland when the rest of his family moved to Canada. My father came back to Scotland from Canada after he had his head injury.
So both my parents were born in Scotland as was I, but my relatives are Canadians.

Please forgive my ignorance, but I thought immigration between Commonwealth Countries was pretty easy.

ETA: To get back on topic, pictures or it didn't happen!