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    Pre-start on my Kilted Trip to Scotland

    When I first learned of The Gathering in Edinburgh 2009, I vowed to attend. It would mark 5 years since I had visited Scotland. I was new to this forum and encouraged by my fellow kilt wearers I declared I would wear the kilt the entire time in Scotland.

    Monday as I reached for my kaki trousers to dress for work (manager of the gated community of active adults) I hesitated. Nope, I’m going kilted for this week, too!

    This morning, I dropped my Ford Bronco II for a state inspection at the local Ford dealer. Within two hours I got a call that my 23 year old truck with 241,000 was ready to be picked. Wow, no repairs I thought to myself.

    After paying for the service, I was waiting for the truck to be brought up to me. One the techs, said to me “you must own the Bronco.” Right, I said how did you guess. “It has the flag of Scotland on the rear window”, he replied. We talked about Scotland and upcoming Highland Games in Virginia. I was a very pleasant encounter.


    Sport Kilt in Black Watch Tartan with SWK Nylon Sporran

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    Hey !

    Great story...


    Robert
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    Who says that only 4-leaf shamrocks (or is that clover?) brings one good luck?
    [SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
    [SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
    [SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]

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    Super pic, a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
    Looking forward to meeting up with you in Edinburgh.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    I love hearing these types of stories.

    What a natural look you have.
    Glen McGuire

    A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.

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    Mael
    Have a great experience at The Gathering!
    Nulty
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    "Nothing will come of nothing, dare mighty things." Shakespeare

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