Hello From Sierra Vista, Arizona

**O'Neille** · 17th July 06, 01:30 AM

I've been lurking for a few days after coming across Hamish's pictues with a referral to Xmarksthescot. I am a descendant of the Browning (borderlands), Clark both sides of my family (3 brothers; 2 went to Eastern U.S. Mother's family and 1 to Alaska Father's side) and O'Neill (possibly Dublin). I am saving for a 8yd 13oz O'Neill when I find the right maker. I have a SWK standard Black Stewart that I would wear more often if I could get the motorcycle thing figured out. On order a 5yd 13oz Hunting Stewart for my upcoming graduation with PC Jacket etc. (it will be hot in Mesa AZ in August). I'll post a picture after graduation. I most often wear Black Watch trews and 2" belt/silver buckle with a brown leather waistcoat and light grey Crail Jacket. The Crail Jacket is 40 years older than I am and still looking great. It should be a great day wear outfit with my Hunting Stewart when It arrives. I've burnt enough midnight oil. Good night.

**Livingston** · 17th July 06, 06:21 AM

Welcome to the X-Marks rabble, O'Neille. I see you have the addition already. We do have a 12 step program here that will assist you greatly.

**pbpersson** · 17th July 06, 07:12 AM

Welcome from Phoenix, AZ!

I have been down to Sierra Vista on business. I really liked it down there, a small desert town 10 degrees cooler than where I am.

There are two other guys besides myself on here in the Phoenix area, then we have one guy in the Prescott area and one guy in Page, AZ. So the state of AZ is well represented here!

If I am forgetting any AZ people, forgive me.....

Do you go kilted 24 hours a day including casual tasks like shopping or do you only use your kilts for special events?

I'm a Utilikilts kind of guy and wear them when I am not at work.

Phil in Phoenix.

**Panache** · 17th July 06, 07:14 AM

Welcome O'Neille from the heart of Silicon Valley in California!

Cheers

**pdcorlis** · 17th July 06, 07:21 AM

O'Nielle - Welcome to the rabble from the hills and streams of northern Idaho

**Mattg** · 17th July 06, 07:23 AM

Welcome aboard! Looks like you've got some of us beat already....you've got trews!

**O'Neille** · 17th July 06, 10:53 AM

I've not worn a kilt casually, except for a couple of times in undergraduate school. I had a devastating knee injury ten years ago and wore a kilt full time with my knee brace. Until I outgrew it from lack of exercise. I'm back in shape, older and more confident now so I ordered a new outfit for my graduation in August. I also have ordered a few day wear items so that I can broaden my horizons and go out kilted in the day.

**Beertigger** · 17th July 06, 10:56 AM

Tucson here.

Welcome aboard.

**Riverkilt** · 17th July 06, 11:05 AM

Welcome O'Neille,

I'm the guy in Page, up in the canyonlands.

Two suggestions to consider. For our hot weather, don't think you can beat USA Kilts Casual. Click on the ad top left and feast your eyes. They're light weight and great for us folks who sit a lot, they don't wrinkle up.

And, Kathy Lare over in Albuquerque www.kathyskilts.com the only hand sewn kiltmaker here in the U.S. that was trained in Scotland.

Is Buzz Kidder Kilts still out of Sierra Vista? Know some of the stuff comes from Texas and last weekend, at the Arizona Highland Celtic Games in Flagstaff, their vendor tent had a different name on it...David's something selling Buzz Kidder kilts.

Ron

**Eujeankilt** · 17th July 06, 11:28 AM

Welcome, O'Neille from the land of the Ducks in the Pacific Northwest.

My Dad and stepmother live in Sierra Vista. We were there for Christmas last year. I do have to say it was one of the most pleasant Christmases I've ever spent - great kilting weather.

Dale