Having difficulty Deciding...Let's Vote!

**Rob Wright** · 14th February 09, 03:08 AM

Since returning to school my spending on kilts and related items have been curtailed quite a bit but now the itch is back and I have been saving away for another kilt. I've narrowed it down to two choices.

First Choice is the Dark Douglas:

Second Choice is Murray of Atholl Weathered:

I am equally torn between the two tartans. So Let's see some votes and if you want to post a reason in favor of one or the other please do so. Originality counts

Rob

**Rex_Tremende** · 14th February 09, 04:53 AM

I have a bunch of shirts in my closets from by business casual days that I hardly ever wear any more. I'm having a kilt made in Black Shadow (or Dark Island - I forget which) to give me something besides Dockers to pair them with. Dark Douglas would do the same. If you want to stretch your wardrobe, the more frugal choice is the Douglas.

Besides, I would have trouble saying "Atholl" with a straight face.

Regards,
Rex.

**English Bloke** · 14th February 09, 04:56 AM

Murray of Atholl Weathered. Beautiful tartan.

**macwilkin** · 15th February 09, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

Besides, I would have trouble saying "Atholl" with a straight face.

Regards,
Rex.

Why not? The Atholl Highlanders have a long and proud history in service to the Duke, and many of its members were veterans of the Scottish Horse Yeomany Regiment, which has seen service on many a foreign field since the Boer War.

Regards,

Todd

**Rex_Tremende** · 15th February 09, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Why not? The Atholl Highlanders have a long and proud history in service to the Duke, and many of its members were veterans of the Scottish Horse Yeomany Regiment, which has seen service on many a foreign field since the Boer War.

Regards,

Todd

Of course they do. Must you always be so quick to take offense?

If it helps, here is the Murray of Atholl tartan that I think is a better choice.

And I wouldn't want to be on the business end of that firearm, either.

Regards,
Rex.

**macwilkin** · 15th February 09, 12:09 PM

Of course they do. Must you always be so quick to take offense?

Apologies if I implied that I was offended; I wasn't. Believe me, I know where you're coming from, as my clan's surname has a very different (and vulgar) connotation in popular speech. I've actually had people make jokes about it, but I will not bow to it.

T.

**Rex_Tremende** · 15th February 09, 12:21 PM

Let us shake hands on it then, I'll try harder not to be so campy.

Regards,
Rex.

**Mr. bone** · 23rd February 09, 11:55 AM

Besides, I would have trouble saying "Atholl" with a straight face.

Regards,
Rex.[/QUOTE]

Well the fine folks in Athol, Idaho might like a word with you in private. Acatually I don't know if they are fine folks or not. pdcorlis is closer to them, perhaps he would know.

**Rob Wright** · 25th February 09, 01:31 PM

Thanks for everyones participation, I will be placing an order for the Murray of Atholl weathered with Kathy Lare here shortly. The Dark Douglas is going to be the next kilt after that, probably before graduation in May of 2010.

Rob