Greetings One and All,

I am so glad that I was informed of this website and look forward to posting and chatting with the folks here at XMTS.

I have worn kilts in the past, but of the medieval style for living history reenactment. I am looking forward to wearing my first modern kilt.

I live in Toronto and am also looking forward to meeting the members of SOKS; it was a member who told of this page, and sharing fellowship and whiskey with them as soon as I can.

Unfortunately I am unable to attend any Robbie Burns celebrations as my work schedule does not allow it. Trust me, I am not happy about it but such is life.

I have already created a tartan at ScotWeb and am really excited about saving the money to have it made into an 8 yard kilt. It's called Nite Shade II if you are interested in seeing it. I like things on the darker side, as my screen name may tell you (it was my name in the SCA when I did medieval living history).

For the time being until I save up the $2000 for a Price Charlie outfit in my designed tartan from ScotWeb I am looking at the heavyweight kilt in the Black Stewart from SWK. From what I have found on here, their quality and customer service is very good and their prices are great. $200 for the kilt and accessories is a far sight better than $2000 so hopefully it won't be too long until I get that outfit together.

Until then, I have joined the SOKS and SMALL social group. Two of my favourite things, kilts and scotch...Can't go wrong with either.

I am truly happy to be a part of XMTS and look forward to making new friends and enjoying all that XMTS has to offer.

With Greatest Respect,

Matt Alexander
(Hamish The Black)