For my fellow Marines

[English Bloke]

Whereas I think both U.S. Marine Corps tartans are very attractive, I'm afraid it's only Macpherson/Chattan tartans for me. Yes, the majority of you are indeed aware, that I subscribe to the "one clan tartan (and its variants) only" mentality. To each is own.

Cheers,

But the US Marine Corps isn't a clan Kyle.

I like it Steve. As an outsider I couldn't wear it, but I do like it.

[Geoff Withnell]

Thanks, Steve.
As I mentioned in my email to you, if things work out, I will be going with Michele to the Commandant's Marine Corp Birthday Ball this November 10th, and I would love to go in a box pleat made from this tartan. If not, I will of course be in the Leatherneck.

[creagdhubh]

But the US Marine Corps isn't a clan Kyle.

I like it Steve. As an outsider I couldn't wear it, but I do like it.

True, however the tartan that I choose to wear, shall always be represented by one specific clan, and not any other, or any other commemorative/universal/district tartan. That's just me.

Cheers!

[piperdbh]

I'm not a Marine, and don't have a dog in this fight, but would it be possible to have one/both of these tartans woven in cotton or acrylic or something cheaper than wool to use as tablecloths, bunting, etc. at Marine functions, such as the Commandant's Ball?

[Jock Scot]

True, however the tartan that I choose to wear, shall always be represented by one specific clan, and not any other, or any other commemorative/universal/district tartan. That's just me.

Cheers!

And me.

[Riverkilt]

Reverently waiting in a pew in the "Church of Patience"......

Breathe Ron....Breathe....

[creagdhubh]

I'm not a Marine, and don't have a dog in this fight, but would it be possible to have one/both of these tartans woven in cotton or acrylic or something cheaper than wool to use as tablecloths, bunting, etc. at Marine functions, such as the Commandant's Ball?

I'm quite sure of it!

[Geoff Withnell]

I'm not a Marine, and don't have a dog in this fight, but would it be possible to have one/both of these tartans woven in cotton or acrylic or something cheaper than wool to use as tablecloths, bunting, etc. at Marine functions, such as the Commandant's Ball?

The battalion office of the Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion on Fort Meade (the unit that liaises with the National Security Agency) has window curtains in Leatherneck, I don't know what fabric.

[creagdhubh]

The battalion office of the Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion on Fort Meade (the unit that liaises with the National Security Agency) has window curtains in Leatherneck, I don't know what fabric.

Very cool! Motivating to boot. OOH-RAH hard chargers!

S/F,

[The Wizard of BC]

I have an update.

I received an email from the weavers and my fabric was shipped on Tue.

I have a tracking number and it shows my fabric in customs in Vancouver.

With luck I will have the fabric by the start of Kilt Kamp.