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23rd August 17, 04:42 PM
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From Kitchener, Onterio Canada.
Just a quick hello to introduce myself. My name is William (Bill - Though some call me Will), named after my Maternal Grandfather William Fraser. My Great Grandfather, Alexander Fraser came from the Highlands in the 1800's to Nova Scotia. My Dad was born in Edinburgh in 1910, immigrating to Canada in 1922. Being Hardies we don't have a clan of our own, so My Dad was partial to the Farquharsons. I bought my First Kilt about a month ago, but wanted one for longer than I can remember. This is an Utility Kilt, but my Farquharson Tartan Kilt will be the next major investment. I am still working on the finishing of the Accessories for the Utility Kilt. Have the Sporran, and Hose and Flashes. The Kilt Pin and the Jacobite Shirt will be next. Then to save for the Tartan Kilt. I will mostly be reading the other threads, and search the site for answers for questions that I have or will no doubt pop up later.
Thanks for allowing me to join..
Cheers, Bill.
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23rd August 17, 06:14 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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23rd August 17, 07:07 PM
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Welcome...
Hi Bill,
Welcome to the XMTS rabble. Some of us started with a utility kilt as you did and then went with a polyvicose (PV) tartan kilt as the next step before going to a wool tartan kilt. PV is a synthetic fabric like what we Yanks call Rayon. It is less expensive than wool but still looks nice and has a swish to it. Check out USA Kilts above and do a search on Farquharson.
Larry
The hielan' man he wears the kilt, even when it's snowin';
He kens na where the wind comes frae, But he kens fine where its goin'.
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23rd August 17, 07:14 PM
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Greetings, Willie from Mitchell, ON. Glad to have you as part of the great rabble.
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24th August 17, 02:55 AM
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Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands. Hope the outfit comes together very soon! Look forward to seeing pics.
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24th August 17, 03:41 AM
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Greetings Bill from your neighbor in Michigan. You're going to find a lot of information and resources to help
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24th August 17, 05:38 AM
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Hello and welcome from Houston, TX. R. G. Hardie & Co. is a well-known brand among the pipers.
Last edited by Jack Daw; 24th August 17 at 05:40 AM.
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24th August 17, 07:21 AM
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Hello and welcome from Southern California.
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24th August 17, 08:08 AM
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Well met Bill. Glad to have you with us.
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24th August 17, 08:37 AM
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Welcome to XMTS from Victoria, B.C., Bill!
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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