Well, there were at least two Highland Games going on this weekend that I am aware of -- in Gatlingburg, TN, and in Springfield, MO. Sadly I was not at either.

I was at work today, manning the museum. So at least I was kilted. :-)

Lucky for me, however, that Ryan Ross chose today to come by and deliver a freshly knit bonnet for one of our customers.

I knew from the first time I saw one of his bonnets that I was eventually going to have him make one for me, but just had to choose a color. I've really been leaning towards the brown, and had just decided to put in my order.

Then he shows up at the museum with this black one, with a red toorie. And then he and his girlfriend start to mention how it went so well with the kilt I was wearing... and one thing led to another....

Well, I came home from the museum this evening wearing a new bonnet. I bought the black one PLUS went ahead and put my order in for the brown.

What do ya'll think of my new acquisition?






Typically his bonnets come standard with a matching colored toorie, but this one he made with a red one, which I think is a good choice for the black. (If anyone is considering making an order and wants a different colored toorie or headband, just let us know, he'll be happy to accommodate).

I'm really very happy with this bonnet, and already looking forward to the brown one (which I also requested with a red toorie, plus a red band). I really am a fan of items like this -- hand crafted, quality, well researched and well made. I also really like items of Highland dress that are very historical/traditional, yet from a recent enough time in history that they can easily be worn with modern-day Highland Dress. The word "timeless" comes to mind. :-)

So thanks, Ryan, for a job well done. I'm a very happy customer!