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    Knowing the Jones

    On 9-20-11 at 0-dark-thirty I pulled the trigger on a Stillwater Heavyweight in Stewart Black. After clearing the checkout I was (barely) able to resist running to the door to see if it was here. I know it's been less than 40hrs but I'm getting concerned over the well being of the warp squirrels. Yeah, that explains why I'm so anxious
    Last edited by Moski; 21st September 11 at 10:16 PM. Reason: Typos
    "The Highland dress is essentially a 'free' dress, -- that is to say, a man's taste and circumstances must alone be permitted to decide when and where and how he should wear it... I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed." -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    Congratulations! Hang in there, and post pics when you can.
    I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    Ordered at four thirty AM on 9-20. It arrived today at 1145hrs. That is
    Crazy fast. Jerry's rep is still good to go.
    Pics coming, Scottish weekend at the PA Ren Faire. Its a gateway thing.
    "The Highland dress is essentially a 'free' dress, -- that is to say, a man's taste and circumstances must alone be permitted to decide when and where and how he should wear it... I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed." -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    Boy, that WAS fast! Can't wait to see the pics.
    I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    Quote Originally Posted by Moski View Post
    Ordered at four thirty AM on 9-20. It arrived today at 1145hrs. That is
    Crazy fast. Jerry's rep is still good to go.
    Pics coming, Scottish weekend at the PA Ren Faire. Its a gateway thing.
    Incredibly fast delivery! Enjoy!

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    Weekend Pics

    Here are two pics I took after the Tartanic show with my daughter and John E. Jaan.



    Last edited by Moski; 25th September 11 at 11:31 PM. Reason: Can't get the pics rightside up.
    "The Highland dress is essentially a 'free' dress, -- that is to say, a man's taste and circumstances must alone be permitted to decide when and where and how he should wear it... I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed." -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    Great looking kilt, sporran, and belt! Nice acquisition. You wear them well. I particularly like your contrasting hose - a bold choice. Looks good.

    You have a beautiful daughter. What a photogenic smile! She's going to be a real heart breaker. Look after her, Dad. She has the perfect outfit for a Ren Faire.

    What is the Tartanic show and who is John E. Jaan?
    I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    Tartanic is a pipe and drum band out of Houston, Tx. They absolutely kick Bass. The PARF shows feature 2-3 pipers, Bass and Tenor drums (I think) and two lovely dancers. http://tartanic.net/ John is one of the drummers and a heck of a nice guy. My wife and daughter also love them and we've gotten good use out of our season passes. I made my daughter's outfit two weeks ago because she wanted her own kit. I like to think the blue hose picked up the blue in the tartan while contrasting enough to tone down any Matchy-Matchy effect from the shirt picking out the red in the tartan.
    Last edited by Moski; 25th September 11 at 11:48 PM. Reason: groggy brain.
    "The Highland dress is essentially a 'free' dress, -- that is to say, a man's taste and circumstances must alone be permitted to decide when and where and how he should wear it... I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed." -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    What a great gift for your daughter! It's a lovely historical-looking dress. I wish I could sew. I couldn't make a handkerchief, if my life depended on it. I'm struggling now to learn how the press kilt pleats.

    Thanks for the link to Tartanic. I had not heard of them. I listened to a couple of their songs - rousing! I'll try to attend one of their shows, if they ever play out west, eg the Pleasanton Games.

    For your amusement I have attached a picture of my son and me at my nephew's Scottish wedding. I'm wearing a Blaylock Hunting (family tartan) and my son a Douglas (WCWM). Douglas is our clan.

    Last edited by mookien; 26th September 11 at 12:45 PM.
    I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.

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    Re: Knowing the Jones

    I've been very happy with my Stillwater kilts. You look great in yours.
    Scotland is only 1/5 the size of Montana, but Scotland has over 3,000 castles and Montana has none.

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