the virus preceeds me to NC

**Magnus Sporrano** · 17th January 06, 03:01 PM

I've been talking to some of my old bifurcated friends down in NC, giving them a heads up of my impending relocation back to that fine state. I already had one fellow order something from USAK after coming up to Philly to visit me and some other folks. But now I have someone down there that just put in an order because now he knows he won't be the lone kiltsman at the pub if he wears one. It sounds like he should be set for St Patty's Day, which I will be spending in NC (after all, I'll be living there by then).

I predict an upsurge in kilt wearing in the Triangle soon. You heard it hear first.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 17th January 06, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Magnus Sporrano

...I predict an upsurge in kilt wearing in the Triangle soon. You heard it hear first.

And if our move back south (after as brief a stint in Chicago as we can manage), only gets us back to the Triangle, I will definitely be part of the upsurge. And if you need a good veterinarian, let me know. My wife worked as a vet tech for an awesome vet there.

**furrycelt** · 17th January 06, 09:47 PM

I totally second that. Now that I have a UK, I have been going kilted fulltime outside of work. I only hope my next employer will allow me to wear a kilt at work. So far I have received no negative comments or vibes when out and about in stores and such. A couple times in the past month, I have seen kilts being worn in a casual fashion in this area.

Most find that the "Triangle" area of the state of NC is a cultural island from the rest of the state. This area is rife with yankee transplants (started by IBM). This part of the state is more "progressive" then the rest. I would hope that kilt wearing will take off in this area.

(the above comment does not imply in anyway any negative thoughts, comments, feelings, or opinions about any part of NC outside of the Triangle. i was born and raised in this state, lived only in this state, have lived all over this state, am proud of this state, and fully embrace and love all parts of this beautiful state. batteries not included. your parents put it together. some cars not for use with some sets. do not take orally.)

Hey, KiltedCodeWarrior, which vet? I have a dog and a cat that would like to know.

-ian

**Magnus Sporrano** · 27th January 06, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

And if you need a good veterinarian, let me know. My wife worked as a vet tech for an awesome vet there.

Small pets or large animals (livestock)?

When we move into our house I don't think it will be long before we have a small array of various livestock to supplement the dinner table.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 27th January 06, 11:03 AM

Furrycelt and Magnus,

The vet is Sandy Albright. She owns Crossroads Veterinary hospital. She graduated with one of the first Veterinary classes from NCSU-CVM. She is great. Very good with the animals and has an intuition on what is wrong with them. Magnus, I don't think that she does anything other than domestic pets, dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, some reptiles, etc., but with the veterianry college right there, I am sure you can find some help.

The address is 1112 Jones Franklin Road (I can't believe that I still remember that!) and she is just off the belt line on the SW side of the city.

RJI

**Avonlea22** · 27th January 06, 03:39 PM

Hey, I know where that is. That's only about 3 miles from me.

Such a small world.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 27th January 06, 05:58 PM

Avonlea,

It sure is, and the vet's is very close to you.

When we first moved to Raleigh we were in Garner. Before we left we had moved to Cary. We were just off High House Rd., between Cary Pkwy and Maynard Rd. in a subdivision. We used to walk our dogs in Fred Bond park. Nice area.

**Avonlea22** · 27th January 06, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

Avonlea,

It sure is, and the vet's is very close to you.

When we first moved to Raleigh we were in Garner. Before we left we had moved to Cary. We were just off High House Rd., between Cary Pkwy and Maynard Rd. in a subdivision. We used to walk our dogs in Fred Bond park. Nice area.

I know exactly where you are talking about. I've been to Bond Park, too.

I live off of Buck Jones, near Crossroads Plaza.

Kind of the armpit of Cary.

**furrycelt** · 28th January 06, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

The vet is Sandy Albright. She owns Crossroads Veterinary hospital.

She is awesome. That whole clinic is awesome. Back when I was working in theatre, I had a cow-orker that was doing the vet school thing, he recommended that place to me. I was impressed by how they are great at what they do, and yet remain affordable.

small world.

-ian

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 28th January 06, 03:40 PM

Ian,

What was your friends name and how long ago? My wife worked as a vet tech for Sandy for about 4 years. We knew most all of the others there, small practice. Sandy is also great as she would always make room for interns from the college and provide flexible scheduling around their classes.

If you want, PM me with the info.

Rob... thinking that Raleigh is much warmer than Chicago during the winter, and looks like a good kilt following growing up...