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    Re: choosing a tartan

    Thanks to everyone for their input. Untill I obtain more info on the family background from my sister, she's been doing the resurch, I'll stick to the more generic tartans so as not to step on somens toes

    Tom

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    Re: choosing a tartan

    I have a sign here in my shop that reads:


    There are three rules
    that govern what Tartan
    you can, or should, wear.

    1) Pick a Tartan that has some meaning to you.
    2) Know what Tartan you are wearing.
    3) Wear it with pride.


    If Anyone tells you that you can only wear your 'Clan' Tartan or that you cannot wear a particular Tartan, then I'm afraid I must say;

    There are Tartan Snobs out there but there are no Tartan Cops.
    Steve Ashton
    www.freedomkilts.com
    Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
    I wear the kilt because:
    Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Re: choosing a tartan

    The way I feel about wearing another clan's tartan and the way I feel about someone else wearing "mine" seem to be opposing.
    My mother and grandfather are MacLachlans. My grandmother a Macdonald. I personally would not feel right wearing anything but those two clans' tartans.
    On the other hand, if I met someone wearing either one just because they liked how it looked, I would be flattered that they liked my clan's tartan.

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