Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

**Bugbear** · 13th December 07, 09:54 AM

One of these days, perhaps...

**Clockwork John** · 13th December 07, 10:06 AM

My only wool handsewn is one I got used, and dirt cheap. Black Watch, 22 oz (Canadian Army, tag is dated June, 1957). As SergeantFirstClass said, these are heavy kilts! Even though it wasn't made for me, it fits incredibly well. I haven't worn any of my off the peg synthetics since I got this beast... But then again, the weather has been a factor. I wear it everywhere... I don't see the point in saving it for special occasions, since I got such a good deal on it.

Thanks again SergeantFirstClass!

**Galician** · 13th December 07, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Crusty

My only wool handsewn is one I got used, and dirt cheap. Black Watch, 22 oz (Canadian Army, tag is dated June, 1957). As SergeantFirstClass said, these are heavy kilts! Even though it wasn't made for me, it fits incredibly well. I haven't worn any of my off the peg synthetics since I got this beast... But then again, the weather has been a factor. I wear it everywhere... I don't see the point in saving it for special occasions, since I got such a good deal on it. Thanks again SergeantFirstClass!

How has the weather been a factor? Btw, I have no idea where in the state you live, what kind of climate do you have there?

As an aside, what's up with the job promotion?

**Clockwork John** · 13th December 07, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

How has the weather been a factor? Btw, I have no idea where in the state you live, what kind of climate do you have there?

As an aside, what's up with the job promotion?

It's been in the low 20s at night, 30s during the day... Too cold for lightweight synthetics. That's part of the reason I've only been wearing my 22 oz wool.

I'm in southern California... the Mojave desert to be exact. Burning summers, freezing winters, no happy medium.

No news on the job yet. I'm going to call the district office if I haven't heard anything by tomorrow.

**Galician** · 13th December 07, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Crusty

It's been in the low 20s at night, 30s during the day... Too cold for lightweight synthetics. That's part of the reason I've only been wearing my 22 oz wool.

I'm in southern California... the Mojave desert to be exact. Burning summers, freezing winters, no happy medium.

No news on the job yet. I'm going to call the district office if I haven't heard anything by tomorrow.

Not the kind of weather I'd associate with southern California.

but that certainly makes sense.

I can relate especially at the moment, as the ice from the storm which pummeled Oklahoma and the midwest is now here and hitting my windows.

Best of luck with the job situation.