Jock's New Balmoral

**Brian K** · 21st April 10, 08:51 PM

OK, folks. I've finally decided on what badge to put on Jock's old bonnet. I have ordered an X Marks clan cap badge. I may, at some point, have other badges but this is the first time I have actually purchased an article of Highland kit (guess I'm starting from the top down, so to speak!) and I'm kind of excited about it.

A picture, of course, will be posted

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Regards,

Brian

**Standard** · 21st April 10, 08:52 PM

A superb choice to start with. I'm sure you'll wear the two with pride.

**Bugbear** · 21st April 10, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Brian K

OK, folks. I've finally decided on what badge to put on Jock's old bonnet. I have ordered an X Marks clan cap badge. I may, at some point, have other badges but this is the first time I have actually purchased an article of Highland kit (guess I'm starting from the top down, so to speak!) and I'm kind of excited about it.

A picture, of course, will be posted

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Regards,

Brian

Don't forget the plastic dandelion plant badge, Brian. :ootd:

**Brian K** · 21st April 10, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

Don't forget the plastic dandelion plant badge, Brian. :ootd:

I've been searching for some sort of artificial dandelion, Ted, and I just can't seem to locate one. I've even had friends - including a florist - who work with flowers looking for me. So far no luck. Do you know of a good source?

Regards,

Brian

**Bugbear** · 21st April 10, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Brian K

I've been searching for some sort of artificial dandelion, Ted, and I just can't seem to locate one. I've even had friends - including a florist - who work with flowers looking for me. So far no luck. Do you know of a good source?

Regards,

Brian

I think Chas bought up the entire world supply.

**dfmacliam** · 22nd April 10, 04:50 AM

Steve had some available, before... You might contact him and see if he has more available..

**thescot** · 22nd April 10, 05:42 AM

Brian, I started the same way. I began with a bonnet and badge before I even ordered the first kilt. I was so afraid I would order the wrong size that I had trouble pulling the trigger on the first one.

But then, I had the same trepidation in plunging my new, expensive bonnet intot a sink of water the first time.

**Mael Coluim** · 22nd April 10, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by Brian K

I've been searching for some sort of artificial dandelion, Ted, and I just can't seem to locate one. I've even had friends - including a florist - who work with flowers looking for me. So far no luck. Do you know of a good source?

Regards,

Brian

What most of us use is a chrysanthemum as a stand in for the dandelion. I get mine at JoAnn Fabrics. They are seasonal, so they may not be out just yet. Others get silk chrysanthemums from a florist. PM your mailing address and I’ll send you a sprig.

**Bugbear** · 22nd April 10, 06:53 AM

Hmmm, I guess a yellow mum would look a lot like a giant dandelion.

It's a "dandemum"!

**piperdbh** · 22nd April 10, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

What most of us use is a chrysanthemum as a stand in for the dandelion. I get mine at JoAnn Fabrics. They are seasonal, so they may not be out just yet. Others get silk chrysanthemums from a florist. PM your mailing address and I’ll send you a sprig.

I have some of them left, too, in case Mael runs out of them.