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11th October 13, 10:36 AM
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Greeting from Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, California)
Hello,
Thought I would introduce myself as a recent newbie. (actually approved just this morning 10/11/13). I am James Buchanan and yes, a kilt wearer although I need to find more reasons to wear it more regularly. Currently, the owner of a Buchanan Modern I bought last year and a new Lion Heart that I purchased in Edinburgh last month. I am interested in obtaining an Ancient Buchanan, after seeing some of the great pictures posted on here. Although a California native, my father is originally from North Carolina where the family has been since the 17th century (as best I can tell.) I have attached a picture of the Buchanan modern with fly plaid and Prince Charlie jacket that I wore while walking my daughter down the aisle last year.
Glad to part of a great site.
Last edited by Jbpanther8q1b; 11th October 13 at 10:50 AM.
Reason: typo..oops
Clarior Hinc Honos "Brighter, hence the honour"
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11th October 13, 10:47 AM
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From the West suburbs of Chicago!
 Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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11th October 13, 11:23 AM
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Hi James and welcome from sunny Queensland!
Looking great, your daughter must have been as proud of you as you of her, congratulations.
I worked 18 years with one of the founding firms in the Valley, Amdahl in Sunnyvale (on East Arques) and further down the road on Scott in Santa Clara, though I was remote in Birmingham, UK, visiting head office about five times a year. I don't even regret the many hours in the "tin budgie"! Great people and many happy memories!
Recent visitors tell me most of the Valley I remember is gone now, even my favourite hotel, the Hilton Inn on Lakeside. I hope Hoss, the barman found a new home.
Regards, Sav.
"The Sun Never Sets on X-Marks!"
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11th October 13, 02:54 PM
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Many changes in the valley
Originally Posted by WillowEstate
Hi James and welcome from sunny Queensland!
Looking great, your daughter must have been as proud of you as you of her, congratulations.
I worked 18 years with one of the founding firms in the Valley, Amdahl in Sunnyvale (on East Arques) and further down the road on Scott in Santa Clara, though I was remote in Birmingham, UK, visiting head office about five times a year. I don't even regret the many hours in the "tin budgie"! Great people and many happy memories!
Recent visitors tell me most of the Valley I remember is gone now, even my favourite hotel, the Hilton Inn on Lakeside. I hope Hoss, the barman found a new home.
I remember Amdahl. I retired after 30 years in law enforcement. Amdahl and several other major high tech headquarters were located in our North side. Yes, the Hilton is long gone. Just a big vacant lot remains. A lot has changes in the 55 years I have lived in what used to be called at one time, "The valley of hearts delight." Now it is more of a shopping mall and asphalt jungle.
Last edited by Jbpanther8q1b; 22nd October 13 at 10:18 AM.
Clarior Hinc Honos "Brighter, hence the honour"
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11th October 13, 05:38 PM
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from Chicago
Animo non astutia
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11th October 13, 08:43 PM
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Welcome to the XMTS Community James....
I'm just up the road ( well, a little farther up...) in the Pacific NW. Great to see you here and looking forward to your input and postings. It is rumored that my wife has a connection to Clan Buchanan, from the east side of Loc Lomond.
Hawk
Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun
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12th October 13, 03:45 AM
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from Rhode Island
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12th October 13, 03:53 AM
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from South Wales UK! 
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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16th October 13, 03:35 PM
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Welcome to the forum, from a 3rd generation Californian, born and raised in San Jose.
I think you will find the forum's NorCal Rabble has plenty of meetups and opportunities for you to go kilted.
Originally Posted by Jbpanther8q1b
...A lot has changed in the 55 years I have lived in what used to be called at one time, "The valley of hearts delite."...
I can remember when San Jose was a small town, and we thought it was a big deal when it hit 100,000 in population. No matter where my assignments sent me, it was always good to come home to the Valley.
Originally Posted by Jbpanther8q1b
...Now it is more of a shopping mall and asphalt jungle.
That's one of the reasons I decided to leave.
[I][B]Nearly all men can stand adversity. If you really want to test a man’s character,
Give him power.[/B][/I] - [I]Abraham Lincoln[/I]
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17th October 13, 12:49 PM
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Welcome from the North East of you, in sunny Roseville. I too was raised in that valley, and spent many a summer day picking up prunes and cutting apricots way back when. If you are a facebook kind of guy there is also a Nor Cal Rabble facebook group that has a number of members that are no longer active here. Give it a look if you are looking for some more Scottish activities and get togethers. I hope you enjoy your time here!
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