Grand Opening Party!

**MacBean** · 19th November 10, 04:12 PM

Lori and I'll be there for sure. Would you like us to bring whisky?

**RockyR** · 19th November 10, 05:03 PM

You gladly may. I have a couple bottle of white wine, 1 case Guiness, 1 case Hop Devil, 1 case Yeungling Lager and 1 case Miller Light (for those who aren't drinking). I'll also have soda.

**Calico** · 19th November 10, 05:23 PM

Too far from San Diego for me... but best wishes on a successful day!

**English Bloke** · 19th November 10, 06:47 PM

Again, another cry off, sorry. I'd love to be there but obviously geography is my issue. All the best for your big day and I can't wait for all the pictures.

**Riverkilt** · 20th November 10, 08:39 AM

Well, today's the day! Congrats Rocky and hope the rabble shows up in force to party on down!

If there are any survivors they're welcome to a bed in detox here in Page, Arizona. Sleep it off and enjoy some Navajo Hangover Tea for breakfast.

**A Hay** · 20th November 10, 01:19 PM

Rocky and Kelly,

Congratulations and best wishes at your new location.

It will probably be another year before I can hope to get there in person, but it is on my list of places to visit when I retire next September.

(My wife and I just finished our Christmas goody box shopping today so don't be too surprised if you see something in the mail with an APO return address.)

Tom
A_Hay!

**Argentum** · 20th November 10, 10:05 PM

Catherine and I had a great time at the grand opening party this evening! Many thanks to you, Kelly and the rest of the staff for your excellent hospitality, and for all of your advice and assistance in making my first big kilt purchase. It's been about 12 years coming... and I am officially jonesing!

Congrats again on the new store, and best of luck going forward!

Jesse

**Verlyn** · 21st November 10, 01:31 PM

Rocky and Kelly had a great open house. Got a chance to meet some folks from here, share sea stories with Kelly's dad and a former Marine and drink some fine scotch that McBeam was generous enough to share with us all. The new digs look great and I got the last bits of my Christmas shopping done (even if I did have to trick my wife into looking at the free scraps bin for twenty minutes to get her away from the jewelry counter).

Verlyn

**MacBean** · 21st November 10, 04:58 PM

Hamish even made an appearance (at midnight his time)! Rocky skyped him in on a laptop and gave him a tour of the shop. I got a moment to say hi and mention that I used to live near him, long, long ago.

We had a great time. I especially enjoyed listening to all the navy and marine veterans reminisce about days at sea (or more especially days in the Phillipines and Vietnam); reminded me of a old Scottish novel I'm reading where the old veterans reminisce about the Napoleonic wars.

Rocky and Kelly were in fine form; as were Kelly's parents. Got to meet Mac (one of the sewers for USA Kilt) for the first time, though I've seen him around for sure. The new store is really much nicer than the prior one in Phoenixville, has more parking, and much more work space.

**Geoff Withnell** · 21st November 10, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Verlyn

Rocky and Kelly had a great open house. Got a chance to meet some folks from here, share sea stories with Kelly's dad and a former Marine and drink some fine scotch that McBeam was generous enough to share with us all. The new digs look great and I got the last bits of my Christmas shopping done (even if I did have to trick my wife into looking at the free scraps bin for twenty minutes to get her away from the jewelry counter).

Verlyn

Nothing former about it, still a Marine, just no longer subject to reveille. Great sea stories, and a great time had by all. It's a great shop, and Michele and I will do our best to keep it open by buying "USA".

Geoff Withnell