Family in Gordon

**turpin** · 6th January 07, 10:05 PM

Here are some pics of me and my 4 kids taken in the highlands of Northwest Illinois. All kitted out in Gordon Modern.

Me and me 4 beauties

My son James and me. James was wearing kilts to high school before I even thought of buying a kilt for myself. He's a member of X-Marks (Seamus - inactive) with some really quirky posts. He's my inspiration and hero, an I just finished a jacket conversion for him as well as gave him that fine sporran I made (not the one he's wearing here, God forbid).

Here are James and Megan, my eldest. Both half Celtic, half Italian, but Meg Identifies with the Itie side more.

James had a swingin' time. Should this be on the Kilting Do's and Don'ts thread?

Some views over Irish Hollow, Jo Daviess County.

I love my kids, and the family farm.

**kiltedcossack** · 6th January 07, 10:09 PM

You have a fine looking family. It's good that everyone can get into the spirit of things.

**MacWage** · 6th January 07, 10:15 PM

Now, what clan do they ID themselves with again

Nice pics, Megan looks deadly serious, while James looks like he is up to something!
Looks like a great family and lots of fun!

**turpin** · 6th January 07, 10:35 PM

OK, here's smiley Megan

**Big Mikey** · 6th January 07, 10:44 PM

I heartily agree that family is everything. Yours looks wonderful. That scenery is gorgeous, looks a lot like the B.C. interior. Thanks for sharing.

**Warlock** · 6th January 07, 11:04 PM

You have a Beautiful Family! And a beautiful farm! I'm glad you shared those photos.

**beloitpiper** · 6th January 07, 11:30 PM

Great tartan, better family! The photos are wonderful. Were you near Galena at all?

**Monkey@Arms** · 6th January 07, 11:53 PM

Great pics, congrats on getting everyone to cooperate.

Best regards,

Jake

**turpin** · 7th January 07, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Great tartan, better family! The photos are wonderful. Were you near Galena at all?

YES! Galena is about 11 miles northwest of the farm. Chestnut Mt. Ski Area is about 4 miles away. We've owned this place as a summer/weekend vacation home since 1963, and seen all the changes this area has undergone as it was "discovered" by wealthy Chicagoans. I will be going again this summer, so maybe we can get together out there. I'd LOVE to hear piping echo through the hollow.

**beloitpiper** · 7th January 07, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by turpin

YES! Galena is about 11 miles northwest of the farm. Chestnut Mt. Ski Area is about 4 miles away. We've owned this place as a summer/weekend vacation home since 1963, and seen all the changes this area has undergone as it was "discovered" by wealthy Chicagoans. I will be going again this summer, so maybe we can get together out there. I'd LOVE to hear piping echo through the hollow.

Oh definitely!!! A rabble of Gordons always equals a great time! I'm sure the hill would just sing with the sound of pipes.