Quote Originally Posted by Duke of Delrio View Post
Like Riverkilt, I doubt I could say I have a favorite, but there is one that is particularly special for a couple of different reasons. It is a 15 oz. heavyweight, special weave by D.C. Dalgliesh, and sewn by Matt Newsome into a four yard box pleated wonder. Matt's work is flawless; the fit is perfect; and the cloth is nothing short of glorious. It is the first kilt I have that is made of Dalgliesh cloth, and it certainly will not be the last.

The area where I live was heavily burned over in a September firestorm of unimaginable proportion and intensity. For weeks after, it was very much like walking through a carpet-bombed landscape. When things were at their worst and it had become apparent that we could not save the house, the question was then very simple . . . . .what do we take from the house after we get the kilts to safety?

The loss of more than a hundred years of family history is giving way to the excitement of building the new house, but it won't really be finished properly until we bring the tartan back. When we gather to do that, and the pipers give us "Highland Cathedral", the Newsome box pleat will be the first through the door, and I will be home again.

Yeah. It is that special.
Wow. That gave me chills....