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10th September 13, 08:39 AM
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I don't know of a tartan specifically for engineers, but the historical 71st Engineer Regiment in Scotland wore the MacDonald of Keppoch.
Slide rules! I remember slide rules. When I took intro chemistry in college, we had to have slide rules because they didn't allow us to have calculators because they were so expensive that most people couldn't afford them. Can't say that I miss those days, however!
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10th September 13, 09:59 AM
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You use the slide rule as a kilt pin.
Still got two slide rules AND several OLD books on their use.
But I love those colors on the Mull Millenium...earthy...appropriately enough.
Best
AA
ANOTHER KILTED LEBOWSKI AND...HEY, CAREFUL, MAN, THERE'S A BEVERAGE HERE!
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10th September 13, 11:13 AM
#3
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colours, the colour scheme, the sett size...just wonderful. Well done, Barb!
Best wishes,
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10th September 13, 11:27 AM
#4
Lovely tartan Barb, couldn't help but think that it was similar to the Arizona state tartan. Hope Ron won't mind but have pinched his pic from another thread.
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Simon
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11th September 13, 06:41 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by Grizzly
Lovely tartan Barb, couldn't help but think that it was similar to the Arizona state tartan. Hope Ron won't mind but have pinched his pic from another thread.
You know, I think it's not too surprising that the color ranges are similar. The geology of Arizona is "in your face" wherever you go, so it's inevitable that the geology and scenery would be reflected in the state tartan! Go geology!
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11th September 13, 07:14 PM
#6
Beautiful tartan, and breathtaking craftsmanship Barb!
[COLOR=#0000cd][I]I'm only off-kilter when my kilt is off.
[/I][/COLOR][I]"I'll take a Scot on the rocks. *wink* " [/I]<--- by far the best pick-up line I have ever heard [COLOR=#0000cd][/COLOR]:lol:
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11th September 13, 06:33 PM
#7
Originally Posted by auld argonian
You use the slide rule as a kilt pin.
Nope. Wear it like a dirk. Or get a 24-incher and carry it as a rod of office.
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11th September 13, 06:35 PM
#8
Mmmm! Very nice, and very geeky!
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10th September 13, 07:41 PM
#9
Originally Posted by Barb T
I don't know of a tartan specifically for engineers, but the historical 71st Engineer Regiment in Scotland wore the MacDonald of Keppoch.
Slide rules! I remember slide rules. When I took intro chemistry in college, we had to have slide rules because they didn't allow us to have calculators because they were so expensive that most people couldn't afford them. Can't say that I miss those days, however!
You and I must be of a similar vintage. Interesting that you mention the MacDonald/MacDonnell of Keppoch tartan as I own a 4 yd box pleat in thie ancient versionof this tartan as I belong to this Clan.
Slainte...Bill
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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11th September 13, 06:45 PM
#10
Originally Posted by Liam
You and I must be of a similar vintage.
Ah, yes, "vintage" is a good word for it - "aged", like fine wine! Even though I grew up with slide rules, it still amazes me that young NASA engineers brought the doomed Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth using slide rules...!
Interesting that you mention the MacDonald/MacDonnell of Keppoch tartan as I own a 4 yd box pleat in thie ancient version of this tartan as I belong to this Clan.
Ooh - I love these kinds of coincidences - makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck!
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