Thanks Rocky,

Sorry for any unnecessary comotion. I tried to let this one lay. I really did...but what wouldn't go away for me was my perception of a dig.

I recognize that the original mention of certification was generic. But, Kathy is the only "certified by Keith School" kiltmaker in the U.S. and she and Barb are at least distant competitors.

Words like "invented" "advertising", "cynacism", "more special", and "grates" seemed like a dig.

It also seemed out of sync with the genial relations between kiltmakers on this board.

My perception, maybe Barb can clarify.

I am an intelligent, aware, adult and can well evaluate the worth of a person's certification. I can also understand both sides of the certification issue.

My sense is that certification by the Keith School of Kiltmaking is hard won and not to be belittled.

I see no reason why anyone, in any field, obtaining a certification should not advertise it to prospective customers.

Ron