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9th November 08, 07:20 PM
#1
 Originally Posted by beloitpiper
I hope mine last that long! Is there a photo of you wearing that kilt?
Ask and ye shall receive. It's a little short so I only wear it around the house.
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10th November 08, 04:23 AM
#2
I must agree with you there - my oldest kilt was tailored for me in 1973. It was my only kilt for 26 years and, during that time, went through some pretty rough treatment. That kilt (Gunn, Ancient Colours, by Alex Scott of Aberdeen) is as good today as it was in 1973 - strangely, it still fits well (!), and it looks and behaves like it was made last year. Naturally, I have cared for it - but it's not been kept in cotton wool and acid-free tissue paper!!
Originally Posted by Southern Breeze
Ask and ye shall receive. It's a little short so I only wear it around the house.
What? No Hawaiian shirt?!
Take care,
Ham.
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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10th November 08, 04:29 AM
#3
Originally Posted by Hamish
What? No Hawaiian shirt?!
Take care,
Ham.
Don't tempt me! I've got a closet full of tartan and I'm not afraid to use it. 
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10th November 08, 07:29 PM
#4
Originally Posted by Hamish
I must agree with you there - my oldest kilt was tailored for me in 1973. It was my only kilt for 26 years and, during that time, went through some pretty rough treatment. That kilt (Gunn, Ancient Colours, by Alex Scott of Aberdeen) is as good today as it was in 1973 - strangely, it still fits well (!), and it looks and behaves like it was made last year. Naturally, I have cared for it - but it's not been kept in cotton wool and acid-free tissue paper!!
Take care,
Ham.
Wish I could say the same for my first kilt!
It was purchased in 1949, when the family descended on Mull to celebrate my Grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. Sadly, it has shrunk mightily in the closet. As soon as one of my younger Grandsons reaches something approaching full growth, I intend to pass it on. (providing he is as skinny as I was at the time. . . . 29" waist.) My Eldest G-son is too large (6'-8" tall, 265 lbs)
I agree, a Kilt will last a lifetime.
The pipes are calling, resistance is futile. - MacTalla Mor
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