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10th July 13, 12:51 AM
#31
 Originally Posted by Stoo
Interesting! I'm a little confused about the material however... Under "Product Description" it says "Made from 100% polyester", and under "Product Specifications" it says "Composition: 100% Woven wool." I'd always thought polyester wool was extremely rare, as polyesters are so hard to catch and shear. Still, the model looks well pleased and most dapper.
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11th July 13, 12:05 PM
#32
...from your "neighbor-to-be" just south across the Peace Arch border in Bellingham, WA! 
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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12th July 13, 10:59 AM
#33
Thank you, BoldHighlander. Bellingham is a favorite stop of ours on the way south to visit relatives in Seattle and Eugene. If I catch sight of a kilt in Fairhaven, I'll have a good notion who it might be!
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12th July 13, 01:04 PM
#34
Welcome to the rabble! I deeply enjoy croquet myself, but only play the informal, American 9 wicket version.
As others have pointed out, a white kilt might work well for croquet, but it would probably have very limited utility elsewhere. It also might look a bit too much like a costume, or at least as if you're trying a bit too hard, especially in Scotland (where tourists quite often purchase kilts without much understanding of Scots traditions or Highland dress). A tartan that has some personal meaning for you might be a better choice and provide a better value.
As has also been previously mentioned, it's quite possible to obtain a handsome, relatively well made kilt in a synthetic fiber (such as polyviscose or acrylic), and often with 3 to 5 yards of material rather than the 8 that has become "traditional" for high end wool kilts, at a very reasonable price. You might be able to find such "off the rack" during your visit to Scotland, but if not, you can certainly find examples offered by some of the businesses that advertise on this forum. I'm personally partial to the PV semi-traditional kilts offered by Rocky and company at USA Kilts, but there are other good options as well. With some care in shopping, and perhaps a bit of patience, you can join the ranks of the kilted without destroying your budget.
Above all... I wish you and your spouse a wonderful visit to Scotland!
Last edited by rmccool; 12th July 13 at 01:05 PM.
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12th July 13, 11:43 PM
#35
Welcome to Xmarks Pierre. Keep in contact with us here and be sure to take some photos and post of your trip to the Highlands. When you get to this side of the coast, in the Pacific NW, be sure to let us know when your settled in.
good to have you with us here......
Hawk
Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun
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25th July 13, 12:48 PM
#36
from Chicago
Animo non astutia
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25th July 13, 01:47 PM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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25th July 13, 02:55 PM
#38
from a Scots expatriate in Massachusetts.
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