Kilted at Army Dinning in.

**Richland** · 29th May 07, 08:26 AM

It all came together in the end. The Kilt from USA (Army Tartan) arrived in time. "Thanks Rocky, it looked great."
I finished the dressy sporran with the Army Eagle crest.
the buttons from four feathers arrived and i stitched them to the Jacket i bought on line (It came from a posting on X marks, but can't for the life of me remember the company.)
The US air flight problems forced me to fly Delta but i got there in the end With minimal delays. For those of you who are unfarmilliar with a Military Dinning in, i believe it has its roots in the brithsh Army. There are strict rules which must be obeyed. No drinking out of turn, all issues and complaints must be sent through the officer performing the duties of Mr. Vice and then to the presedent of the mess. The grog is a concocotion /combination of alcohols (and other ingredients) which all have significant meaning for the unit hosting the Dinning in. It is a great time, and provides a great sense of military tradition

The Kilted Gent on the left is a ret Col. he provided the invocation and benadiction as he is a lay minister. I wish I had a recording on his words they were inspiring.

Myself and my Boss John toasting at the Grog Bowl. The officer behind us is preforming the duties of Mr. vice

Our Admistrative assistant Joanne and I, She is the best in the world

Thats all for now, I will have more as folks get them to me. What a great time we had.

**McMurdo** · 29th May 07, 08:35 AM

It looks like a great night, the outfit really worked out nicely, is that a Graham of Manteith kilt the other gent is wearing it sure looks like it on my monitor, a very nice tartan if I do say so myself.