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    Unhappy I Feel Dumb!!

    I just realized how stupid I am!!

    Not only did I not do a rush on my kilts so they would be here by Tartan Day, I also forgot to order flashes for my Fraser Hunting.

    Now I have to figure out what to order to go along with the flashes, and avoid letting my wife find out I am buying more.

    I hate when I play stupid, but actually didn't really play.
    Bidh cron duine cho mòr ri beinn mun lèir dha fhèin e. (A man's fault will be as big as a mountain before he sees it.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.B. Simpson View Post
    ... and avoid letting my wife find out I am buying more.

    I'm only just getting my second kilt but I already know that feeling sooooo well!

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    I also know how you feel, I bought my first kilts in a month, now Riverkilt has his fat kilts, or is it his skinny kilts on sale.

    MM

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    Good luck, hope it all works out well.

    BTW, feeling dumb is an art form... you might try flogging for self-punnishment too.
    I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
    Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…

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    Can you not just call (you're talking about USAK right?) and add the flashes? I guess I'm no comprende....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley View Post
    Can you not just call (you're talking about USAK right?) and add the flashes? I guess I'm no comprende....
    I can call and add. How do I avoid injury from the Wife?

    I already went from ordering 1 kilt to: 1 semi trad, 1 casual, 2 kilt hose, and 1 pair of flashes.

    I guess I will have to either chance bodily harm and order them, or play it safe and not have flashes for a while.
    Bidh cron duine cho mòr ri beinn mun lèir dha fhèin e. (A man's fault will be as big as a mountain before he sees it.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.B. Simpson View Post
    I can call and add. How do I avoid injury from the Wife?

    I already went from ordering 1 kilt to: 1 semi trad, 1 casual, 2 kilt hose, and 1 pair of flashes.

    I guess I will have to either chance bodily harm and order them, or play it safe and not have flashes for a while.
    For your hose or from the wife?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SportBilly View Post
    For your hose or from the wife?
    Either way I won't get flashes! Now I just need to figure out which flashes I can live without!!
    Bidh cron duine cho mòr ri beinn mun lèir dha fhèin e. (A man's fault will be as big as a mountain before he sees it.)

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    Avoid the killing blow

    The alternative to suffering at the hands of the spouse, might possibly be a visit to ye local fabric shoppe. I suggest SEARCH the D.I.Y. forum for the how to make your own flashes. For very little expenditure, coordinated solid colour flashes can be had. I have used denim and heavy cotton twill. Most of the material has come out of the remnants bin for cheap. a stiffening lining material, some elastic, ( the waistband off of discarded underwear) some velcro, fabric glue, and scissors. If you wish some binding tape needle and thread can finish them off properly. I made four different coloured sets while in jones mode for my USAK American Heritage. I do own three sewing machines. I also have constructed three kilts from scratch thus far. I am not a kiltmaker yet, but am practicing.
    Hint--- If ye spouse likes to sew or do crafts things, invite her along to a Joanns or similar venue for both of you to be creative together. She might warm to helping you.

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    That is a great idea SteveB!! I can live and still get flashes (both kinds sportbilly). See I said I was dumb, I didn't even think of DIY!!!
    Bidh cron duine cho mòr ri beinn mun lèir dha fhèin e. (A man's fault will be as big as a mountain before he sees it.)

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