No.82 in the Kilt Kollection

[James MacMillan]

Yes, I do collect kilts - but only those that have been tailored for me and others that I have bought off-the-peg in my size. All my kilts I bought to wear, not just to keep for the sake of collecting another kilt! When I pop my clogs (nothing scheduled yet!), the entire kollection of kilts, jackets, accessories, etc. will be used to form the basis of an official Kilt Museum in Edinburgh.

Hamish - and I say this with all the warmth, respect and brotherly love that I can muster -

I hate you................



I am so green with envy!!!!

:yes:

[Hamish]

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Hamish, I have a question.

Saturday watching my friends son play a soccer match I was approached by a Lady with a U.K. accent (perhaps Manchester?) asking me what tartan I was wearing and what my family affiliation to it was. With all the lovely tartans you wear, are you ever challenged by the "Tartan Police , volunteer reserve division"?

Just Curious. And a bit jealous of that kilt, very striking.

Actually, no! I do not believe I have ever been questioned about my connections with any clan or tartan although I suppose that very rarely someone will ask, "What is that tartan?", but they do not press further questions. I find that no-one really takes much notice of my kilts thesedays.

[Hamish]

Looking very smart, Hamish.
A beautiful kilt which I am sure you will want to wear often, but collecting kilts is like collecting cars, you can only wear or drive one at a time.

So true, Alex! However, I have been known to change outfits three or four times a day, when my activities have been particularly diverse that day!

[ccga3359]

Actually, no! I do not believe I have ever been questioned about my connections with any clan or tartan although I suppose that very rarely someone will ask, "What is that tartan?", but they do not press further questions. I find that no-one really takes much notice of my kilts thesedays.

No one would dare question Hamish !

[Hamish]

Hamish, everything's already been said, so I'll just add that when Tristan of G(T) was helping me at the Pleasanton Highland games, I mentioned XMarks, and he asked that I send you his regards.

Best regards,

Jake

Many thanks for passing on the message from Tristan, Jake. He and Hugh must have wondered what was going on - Panache also got into conversation with them at Pleasanton and my name came up in their conversation too!

[turpin]

Not yet, Weasel. It would be nice to have a new tartan designed for that kilt, but I may be too old to worry about such things by then!!

When I joined a year ago you were announcing Number 65. It's not such a stretch to see number 100 by xmas 2008 or before, sir.

[gilmore]

Actually, no! I do not believe I have ever been questioned about my connections with any clan or tartan although I suppose that very rarely someone will ask, "What is that tartan?", but they do not press further questions. I find that no-one really takes much notice of my kilts thesedays.

Maybe because the British have manners and we Americans don't?

[Weasel Mender]

Not yet, Weasel. It would be nice to have a new tartan designed for that kilt, but I may be too old to worry about such things by then!!

Ham,
That would be a Grand Tartan, quite possibly becoming as popular as IOS
Weasel