First time 'round the post

**Taffy Jack** · 2nd March 17, 11:53 AM

Tried to post this earlier, but my computer operating skills are apparently not the equal of the XMarks board...

A few days ago I received a large box from USA Kilts. Two of the items contained were this U.S. Army tartan kilt (appropriately, a "tank") and black formal sporran.

Threw a green sweater over it...

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...and immediately melted into a puddle, so I took it off.

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The pleats are remarkable to a first-timer:

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And yes, I'm sure the belt is entirely inappropriate. Somewhere in the world, I have a 1.5" leather belt that should do the business, if I can but find it. I'll also be on the lookout for a less formal sporran to increase flexibility.

Cheers,

Jack

**Richrail** · 2nd March 17, 01:58 PM

I went and purchased a leather tool belt from harbor freight for $8.00. I wiped it down with some rubbing alcohol the put brown liquid boot polish on it.

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**Blupiper** · 2nd March 17, 02:47 PM

Looks good! Enough snow dusted there for a Seattle shut-down.

JMB

**sergeantmike** · 3rd March 17, 08:34 AM

I am waiting for the large box from USA Kilts. Yours looks great.

Mike

**grizzbass** · 3rd March 17, 10:56 AM

nice looking kilt. snow would be fun

**Taffy Jack** · 3rd March 17, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Blupiper

Looks good! Enough snow dusted there for a Seattle shut-down.

JMB

Thanks, Blupiper.

FTR, our real shutdown wasn't from snow. A semi-truck full of liquified gas rolled over where the interstate runs through downtown, and shut down both directions for several hours. Insta-gridllock ensued; pedestrians and bicyclists ruled the day.

In addition to investing in a more practical sporran, I may lash a bike rack to the back of the family wagon...

**Taffy Jack** · 3rd March 17, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by sergeantmike

I am waiting for the large box from USA Kilts. Yours looks great.

Mike

TY, Mike.

It was a lot of fun opening that box and laying out its contents. Awe and wonder and all that.

The last time (that is, only) time I received a bespoke garment was from Langlitz Leathers in Portland. It's quite a nice feeling.

**Taffy Jack** · 3rd March 17, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Richrail

I went and purchased a leather tool belt from harbor freight for $8.00. I wiped it down with some rubbing alcohol the put brown liquid boot polish on it.

Now THAT'S a great idea. I still have a belted tool pouch left over from days in the trades. It's probably about two inches, and a bit age darkened.

There's a can of polish around here somewhere...

**Taffy Jack** · 3rd March 17, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by grizzbass

nice looking kilt. snow would be fun

Thanks, Grizz.

Best part about "snow days" is not working regular hours. That means I can crouch in wait, and ambush the teenager with snowballs as she's hiking up from the bus stop.

Cheers,

Jack