Hi from South Africa, Pretoria

**Francois** · 26th March 15, 05:57 AM

Hi all.

Thank you for the acceptance.

Im born in 1987 in South Africa, so yes I'm Afrikaans. I'm an Mechanical Engineer working in the HVAC Consulting Industry.

I have 1 kilt. Its a Hunting Stewart Tartan and the inspiration came from my father who served in the SADF (South African Defense Force) in the '80. One of the regiments he served was the Pretoria Highlanders Regiment and as a Military Reenactmentor and Collector I wanted a Pretoria Highlanders Regiment uniform. Its unique as there is not a lot of units in South Africa that wears kilts and that the Pretoria Highlanders Regiment does not exist anymore as it was disbanded after '94.

Thank you again.

**Father Bill** · 26th March 15, 06:06 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

**ccook** · 26th March 15, 07:16 AM

Welcome and it seems you have an interesting piece of history to share I look forward to more post from you.

**Tomak** · 26th March 15, 07:24 AM

Hello and welcome from Southern California.

**Richrail** · 26th March 15, 09:10 AM

from Reno, NV USA.

**Tarheel** · 26th March 15, 09:27 AM

Well met Francois. It is good to honor your dad and his regiment by wearing their colors. Welcome from Oxford, Mississippi USA.

**Stitchwiz** · 26th March 15, 09:51 AM

Hi François,

You will meet many here who have connections to the military. Wearing a tartan inspired by your father is a wonderful way to acknowledge his service.

from Owen Sound, ON