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17th February 16, 05:28 AM
#1
Light bulb moment?
Over the time of this website there have been thousands of threads posted here, the tens of thousands of posts that have ensued from that OP, have created mirth, angst, interesting conversation and far more importantly enlightenment. So, can you name ONE thread that has opened your mind to an understanding on matters concerning the kilt that you perhaps have been struggling with?
Ok, the newcomers here may feel at a disadvantage,(there are some magnificent threads started recently too) but many of you have been lurking for quite a while and everyone(apart from me) has an amazing skill in delving into past threads and are impressively very well informed on many kilt matters discussed there.
Ok then chaps, what is your ONE "light bulb"(useful) thread and why?
Last edited by Jock Scot; 17th February 16 at 06:01 AM.
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17th February 16, 05:46 AM
#2
I think my light bulb moment came when I saw the original "1 kilt 10 looks" thread from years ago. The gentlemen responsible (Panache and McMurdo if memory serves) took pains to demonstrate how the kilt can be in any setting from very casual to very formal. While I didn't particularly care for all the "looks" it gave me some insight on why certain outfits work while others seem mismatched. (For the record neither Panache nor McMurdo was ever mismatched.)
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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17th February 16, 06:17 AM
#3
Every one of Jock's posts is a light bulb moment. 
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17th February 16, 06:40 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by OC Richard
Every one of Jock's posts is a light bulb moment.
He's not a Christmas tree is he? We'll maybe have to start calling him Jock Pine then....
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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17th February 16, 06:50 AM
#5
Will you two comedians please get back to the question! 
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17th February 16, 10:15 AM
#6
Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Ok then chaps, what is your ONE "light bulb"(useful) thread and why?
The "Two Telling Comments" thread started by yourself.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...perhaps-84843/
I just re-read the entire thread again.
Why? Because it runs the gamut of opinions, ideas and ideals about the kilt and how it fits into Scottish culture, heritage and traditions, both within and without Scotland.
In the end, as always, be respectful, but be yourself.
Tulach Ard
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17th February 16, 10:37 AM
#7
Being in the majority of members not brought up in the tradition of wearing highland attire I don't think I had a lightbulb moment but a slow steady understanding of how Scots and experienced diaspora wear highland attire. With the bombardment of visuals of every imaginable take on the attire through the media, folks outside the culture need an example of how Scots actually dress. This forum has been a very valuable resource. I think we as a whole appreciate this information even if we all don't adhere to the conventional ideas.
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17th February 16, 11:14 AM
#8
Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Will you two comedians please get back to the question!
Yes sir....back on topic..... Some time ago Jock you posted a story about your young neighbour who used to regularly wear his kilt but was having misgivings. This contained a lightbulb moment for me as it gave me insight into where you are coming from in many of your posts. Not that I agree with you, mind, but I feel I have a better understanding of your and perhaps his feelings.
Cheers....
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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17th February 16, 11:16 AM
#9
Originally Posted by MacKenzie
The "Two Telling Comments" thread started by yourself.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...perhaps-84843/
I just re-read the entire thread again.
Why? Because it runs the gamut of opinions, ideas and ideals about the kilt and how it fits into Scottish culture, heritage and traditions, both within and without Scotland.
In the end, as always, be respectful, but be yourself.
Thank you for doing the search for me.....
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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17th February 16, 12:55 PM
#10
I've had many light bulb moments because this forum is full of insightfull threads but the lights turned on for me when I descovered coloured hose were preferable to cream in many traditional styles of highland dress. And that a shorter kilt looks better...
So I went from this...
To this...
 ...
wish I could rotate this pic...
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