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15th September 13, 04:18 PM
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Hello From Colorado
I am new to the kilt community and just recently finished putting together my kilt and kit. Claiming decent from the Forrester's (Great Grandfather was a Scots-Irish Foster) and not finding any readily available Forrester kilts, I decided to go with a Douglas tartan kilt. Figuring to go whole hog, I contacted the Clan Douglas Society (very nice folks) signed up and being a Coloradan went to their AGM that was being held in Estes Park at the Highland games.
I have been reading forum posts which have been very helpful and thought I'd actually post a hello and a few pictures. Can't say enough how much fun I had at the dinner meeting new folks as well as the games ..... and of course wearing the kilt for the first time. Just a great weekend!
Henry
Getting all geared up at home to make sure it all fit ... but forgot the sporran....
At the AGM with the Mrs. ..... this time forgot to pack the tie ...
The next day at at the Highland Games ... the little lass is my daughter who is an Irish Step Dancer ... she scored some hardware at the competition and moved up (for those in the know, she can now wear her solo dress in the soft shoe dances .... hence the 500 watt smile!)
Last edited by hunterblawthyhorn; 15th September 13 at 04:41 PM.
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15th September 13, 05:39 PM
#2
Welcome from the Pacific NW Sir, to the XMTS Community....
I look forward to hearing from you there in the Colorado highlands....
Hawk
Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun
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15th September 13, 05:41 PM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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15th September 13, 06:33 PM
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Welcome from Austin, TX and congratulations to your daughter on her achievement.
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15th September 13, 06:46 PM
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Greetings, and welcome from Illinois. I have family in the Denver, Pueblo and Alma areas of Colorado. I hope that you and yours are not having troubles in the floods.
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15th September 13, 07:12 PM
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Hello from Broomfield, Co...
Whereabouts are you living at, Henry? If close by, perhaps we can meet up sometime!
Your outfit looks great!
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16th September 13, 10:49 AM
#7
Hello Henry, and welcome to X Marks from Delaware. You look great in your new kilt, both casual and dressed up.
Congratulations to your daughter for her accomplishment (you do realize that you both have that same 500 watt smile).
Not only will you find this forum helpful, you'll also find a great group of likeminded individuals to share with and learn from. Now, the forgetfulness has to stop; that's the provenance of old folks like me.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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16th September 13, 11:19 AM
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An introduction and pictures on a first post, well done Henry. You will fit in well here, a hearty welcome from Southampton UK.
Friends stay in touch on FB simon Taylor-dando
Best regards
Simon
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16th September 13, 11:47 AM
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Yes, I think you look great! I must mention though, that my wife is a Foster as well, and got a Forrester tartan kilt from USA Kilts. The tartan is particularly nice, and the kilt very well done, as most are from those good folk. Congratulations to your daughter as well. That is a high wattage grin!
Frank
Ne Obliviscaris
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16th September 13, 05:06 PM
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Hi welcome from Worcestershire England
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