A clash of Tartans

**Derek** · 16th February 06, 01:47 AM

I bought my wife a Welsh Shawl for Valentines Day. Its in the Jones tartan as that what was her mothers side of the family. She intends wearing it on stage at our gigs/ceilidhs. It'll be quite a contrast to my Cilt.
On a sad note, yesterday the older of our two dogs passed away in the early hours. It was very peaceful and we were with her. She was fourteen and had not been well for several months. It was expected but both Elaine and myself are broken hearted. We must give the little one stacks of attention now as she will miss her sister greatly.
Derek

**dwg** · 16th February 06, 01:57 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of one of your dogs, I understand how you must feel

As to the Shawl, yes a bit of a clash, but I cant get my wife to embrace anything to do with tartan

Derek

**Robin** · 16th February 06, 04:03 AM

Very sorry to hear about your dog Derek

It's a beautiful tartan and it's a nice clash...the tartans are completely different, but they won't bite eachother. Elaine will look fantastic wearing this shawl

**UmAnOnion** · 16th February 06, 04:50 AM

Derek,
condolences on the passing of your beloved pet. She will live on forever in your heart.

as for the cilt clashing... simple solution... GET A CILT TO MATCH!!!! woudl impress the hell out of your mother -in-law - which is never a bad thing - and eliminate any visual conflicts

**mbhandy** · 16th February 06, 08:05 AM

I know how you feel about your Dog. I have had two dogs pass and I now have a 16 year old cat who is getting on She is starting to walk like a raccoon but she still can jump for her food. I built he a ramp but she still jumps. My dog is only 3 and she has a way to go.

What is wrong with a little clash, don't want things to be dull do you?

It's the music that counts and from the pictures you have posted you don't wear uniforms.

MrBill

**pdcorlis** · 16th February 06, 08:16 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Those of us with pets understand that they are members of our familys - and deserve to be mourned.

Clash of tartans? hmmm..... If I see a field full of kilted men do I think "oh no look at all those clashing colors!" - or do I think "What a grand and marvelous sight!" I say knock their eyes out!

**macwilkin** · 16th February 06, 08:34 AM

Derek,

My wife does not wear my tartan at Scottish society functions; she wears her tartan, in this case, the Louisiana state tartan. Before that she wore the Nova Scotia provincial tartan, since her ancestors were Acadians from NS who went to LA and became "Cajuns". Both tartans have a royal blue base, and are very contrasting to my Cumming Hunting (ancient colours) kilt -- but they do get a lot of comments! :mrgreen:

I rather like the Jones tartan -- if only I had some Welsh blood in me! ;)

My condolences about the loss of your dog.

Regards,

Todd

**Mr. Kilt** · 16th February 06, 09:47 AM

My heart goes out to you over the loss of your dog. We have two cats that we treat as our children.

The tartan shawl is very nice! It actually looks good next to your cilt. Should make a great presence on stage.

**GMan** · 16th February 06, 09:59 AM

Derek,

Dogs are so much part of our lives, that when they leave us, it does leave an emptiness, I am so sorry to hear that.

Nice shawl, yes it does clash, but then life and relationships are not always the same dull things that people make them out to be, they are exciting.

**Aggie** · 16th February 06, 10:14 AM

Derek,
My condolences on your loss. Each is an individual which can never be replaced but this family member left you with a gift of 14 years of love and loyalty. The Jones tartan looks just fine. IMHO