When I post here on XMTS

[Panache]

I think about my little son who often leans over my shoulder as I am writing here on XMTS. He is a pretty good reader and anything I write is something that I want to be proud of. It can be silly or funny but I never want to feel I have to keep him from reading what I write.

I think how lucky we are here to have quite a few Kilted Clergy. I can't imagine writing something here I wouldn't say in front of a a priest, nun, minister, or rabbi.

I think that as a gentleman I should never be vulgar and use language I wouldn't use in front of a lady.

I think that here in the weird wonderful world of the internet we posters are given this amazing opportunity to think a moment before we hit the "Submit Reply" button. Like the Wizard of BC wrote recently, there are times when I choose to hit "delete" instead.

Rex Tremende made a wise comment once about how the price we pay to be part of this great place is that we sometimes have to leave a part of ourselves at the door. We don't always get to talk about what we want or say things how we might like to say them.

There is so much here to enjoy; the good natured banter , the great information, the history, the comradery, the get togethers, the laughter, and the joy and pride we all share in our love for things kilted. This forum has given me the chance to get to know a wide variety of people; men and women, gay and straight, of differing nationalities, religions, and politics. For this I am a richer person.

I think that is worth taking a bit of care when posting.

Cheers

Jamie