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8th November 14, 07:37 PM
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New from Indiana
No, I am not Scottish. Yes, I have a kilt.
I attend a yearly Burns night at a friends house and went for years wearing my daily clothes. Some wore a kilt and some wore a complete outfit and of course the ladies wore some kind of plaid so I decided to do something but was shocked by the prices so went out and found a nice wool plaid (not tartan) at $10 bucks a yard and made a great kilt with 5 yards along with a linen shirt, a dirk (a big one), and a cheap sporran. It was a hit so I have been adding to it for the next Burns night. This year I added boots, a Scots Bonnet by the gal that made them for the Outlander series and an 18th century sleeveless waistcoat. I would like to have a sleeved waistcoat but can't find what I want so ordered a pattern and may try to put one together myself.
The best part about Burns night is that the host has around 100 different bottles of single malt scotch.
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8th November 14, 08:36 PM
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Welcome to the group. I am next door to you in Ohio.
Mike
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8th November 14, 09:22 PM
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Hello Hoosier8. Welcome to X Marks. Burns Nights' are a lot of fun and my wife and I been attending them for several years now.
As you appear to be doing, work on your kit and add to it as you learn. The first one I attended, I was not kilted (didn't own one then). Since then I have gradually built my kit and now attend them THCD.
You'll get there! The best thing you can do, you've already done; that is you've joined X Marks and we are glad you did. You'll learn a lot here and we look forward to your participation.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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8th November 14, 09:50 PM
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Hoosier8,
Welcome from Fort Wayne IN.
Laarry Dirr aka chainsaw02
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9th November 14, 12:28 AM
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Welcome aboard from southern Indiana !
Mike Montgomery
Clan Montgomery Society , International
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9th November 14, 01:18 AM
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Welcome to the boards. If you're host has 100 bottles of Scotch, please post his location and we'll help relieve his problem.  int:
Martin.
AKA - The Scouter in a Kilt.
Proud, but homesick, son of Skye.
Member of the Clan MacLeod Society (Scotland)
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9th November 14, 04:22 AM
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Welcome from the West Midlands of England.
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9th November 14, 04:28 AM
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 from Owen Sound, ON
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9th November 14, 05:41 AM
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 Originally Posted by Laird_M
Welcome to the boards. If you're host has 100 bottles of Scotch, please post his location and we'll help relieve his problem. int:
The fella usually buys two bottles, one to stash away in the cellar and one to put on the shelf for friends to sample. I try and relieve him of his problem every visit.
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9th November 14, 05:56 AM
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Hello hoosier8!
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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