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22nd November 08, 05:34 PM
#1
.... and then it became the turn of No.94 ...
Yes, I seldom come up with anything constructive with which to start a new thread, so I order another kilt and then, at least, I can post photos when it arrives.
It is with some joy, therefore, that I am pleased to announce the arrival earlier to-day (Saturday) of No.94 in The Kilt Kollection.
"What can it be?" I hear you asking. Well, I'll not beat about the proverbial bush - I will get on with it straight away and tell you that this new kilt represents, in the Kollection, the sixth of the seven Celtic nations: The Isle of Man. Yes folks, I give you the Manx Hunting tartan in beautiful kilt form:
It is an 8 yard kilt and the beautiful fabric is a 13oz, 100% woollen worsted tartan. The kiltmaker's name is unknown to me but it was tailored in Peel, Isle of Man by 'ManninKilt' of Celtic Gold Ltd ( http://www.manninkilt.co.uk ). This lovely kilt is obviously entirely hand sewn, has a triple fringe, and I am really very pleased to have it.
Unfortunately, the colours are not the easiest to co-ordinate from within my Accessories Kollection (!) so I will have to go shopping soon. In the meantime, I am able to wear those good-old standbys, beige shirt and hose with it! 
The 8.5cms kilt pin is in solid silver and is decorated with the emblem of the Isle of Man, the Three Legs:
The seventh, and last, Celtic nations tartan is the 'Galicia', but I may now have to wait until next year before ordering it!!
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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22nd November 08, 05:38 PM
#2
I stand in awe, as always. Beautiful tartan, great photos.
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22nd November 08, 05:41 PM
#3
Ham,
What a splendid tartan! That one will see a lot of use I image.
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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22nd November 08, 05:47 PM
#4
I'm scared. When Hamish has all seven will this open the time/space porthole to other universes...? What will happen then?
Somebody needs to ask Pleater...
Congratulations, Hamish.
I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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22nd November 08, 05:53 PM
#5
Beautiful tartan! And one my wife will totally appreciate being of Manx descent.
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22nd November 08, 05:57 PM
#6
Hamish- beautiful tartan, great photos.
 Originally Posted by Ted Crocker
I'm scared. When Hamish has all seven will this open the time/space porthole to other universes...? What will happen then?
Somebody needs to ask Pleater...
Congratulations, Hamish.
No worries, the wearing of Hawaiian Shirts with tartan will act as a counter force, thus leaving the universe in balance. 
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22nd November 08, 05:58 PM
#7
Ham
That is absolutely lovely congratulations on a fine addition to the Kollection wear it well.
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22nd November 08, 06:13 PM
#8
Cool tartan! I wonder if the textile mills in Scotland will be able to keep up with your demand.
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22nd November 08, 06:43 PM
#9
Wow! What a lovely combination of colours in that tartan. I love the shade of blue.
Congrats and wear in good health,
Sara
"There is one success- to be able to spend your life your own way."
~Christopher Morley
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22nd November 08, 06:44 PM
#10
Beautiful, as always, Hamish. What's next?
The pipes are calling, resistance is futile. - MacTalla Mor
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