Very nice post.. when I saw the title I was curious about its intent.

I think that here at X marks.. there are some really intelligent people. There are folks who know a lot about tartan, kilts, clans, history, etc.

I'm a member of my Clan's society and in the past year only saw our tent at one of the highland games and events I attended (I obviously attended more than a few). I remember how excited I was to see it, and quickly made my way to the tent to sign in, say hello, and have a nice conversation.

Many of us do that here on nearly a daily or weekly basis. I'd like to think we are the folks who want to be on the leading edge of what's the latest greatest new item (Kilt or accessory), or tartan....

Many of us tend to be the type that likes to help others with friendly suggestions, historical info and the like.

I think this forum fills a void for so many of us. Being that we are either so fascinated with kilts, tartan, or history. This forum is very broad and covers so many topics.

But, unfortunately we are not a clan.. because there is no chief or appointed commander in a chief's absence. Although I do suppose we are a club of sorts, a free one that is. There have been folks that have had "X marks" tents at highland games and such.

Anyway, I'm rambling.