Kiltmaking in South Africa

**Barb T** · 1st September 10, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Um…I don’t think that is a silhouette of a rattlesnake! Something much worse, in my opinion. Bigger, faster, more deadly, and less warning (no rattle).

Yah - that's why I said, "..NOT just pesky things like rattlesnakes..."

I do recognize a silouette of a cobra when I see one!!! That's actually what I thought was so truly fabulous about the sign. Gives you a bit more of a jolt than "beware of the dog...."

**Barb T** · 1st September 10, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

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Incidentally, Bushveld is characterised by low trees. That grass you’re looking at is typical Highveld,

Oops! Thanks for correcting me!

Next time you come to South Africa, we must make a plan to meet up.

I'd love that!

Barb

**Standard** · 1st September 10, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

Yea! Another kilt-making-travelog! I love these.
Do we know the lucky future owner of the pictured kilt?

Artificer I know who the lucky future owner is, me! When Barb sent me an email a few days ago letting me know that she had my kilt with her in South Africa to work on while she was there I asked if she had any pictures. I thought that the scenery might contrast nicely with the pictures of Iceland. The kilt is being made from a piece of BlackWatch regimental weight tartan which I purchased off of Ebay last winter. I know a few other members here also purchased some of this discontinued cloth.

Barb, thanks for posting the photos, and please do keep your distance from the cobras. I don't know what we'd do if we lost you to those pesky snakes. Can't wait to get to wear my new kilt!

**artificer** · 1st September 10, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Standard

Artificer I know who the lucky future owner is, me! ...

I am green with envy!
Both for the kilt, and for getting to see it's fabrication in awesome travelog form.

BTW: Barb, for Standard's, and everyone's sake, please do steer clear of the poisonous snakes

**Dixiecat** · 3rd September 10, 06:43 AM

Hey Barb!
If you run into a prof from Rhodes University by the name of Steve Prevec, say hi for me.

**Mike_Oettle** · 4th September 10, 11:25 AM

Hi, Dixie – If Prof Prevec is up at the Cradle, I’m sure Barb will look out for him. But his place of work is just up the road from where I am, which is pretty far away.
Regards,