X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
USA Kilts website Celtic Croft website Celtic Corner website Houston Kiltmakers

User Tag List

Page 12 of 17 FirstFirst ... 21011121314 ... LastLast
Results 111 to 120 of 194

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    17th December 07
    Location
    Staunton, Va
    Posts
    4,948
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    The fantastically versatile neck tie...

    Quote Originally Posted by Frank View Post


    And aren't ties just a great idea.......
    Ties are one of the most brilliant ideas ever... I have used them in place of a busted fan belt, to hold up my trousers, as a dog lead, a sling for an injured arm, a tourniquet on the leg of a man I shot, and for a myriad of things they weren't intended for. I've also used them to identify clansmen at airports, members of my club at social events, and recently to enjoy a drink at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC with a total stranger who introduced himself to me on the street because he recognized my Trinity College, Dublin, tie.

    Yes, traditionalist that I am, I have to agree with Frank that ties are a great idea.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    14th January 08
    Location
    San Antonio, TX
    Posts
    4,143
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    For any Facebookers, a new Group has been started, graciously by Catherine and Glen, to further discuss and widen the exposure of the issue with Royal Troon. Please feel free to visit and comment thre also:

    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...wall&ref=notif

    Hope the link works.

    jeff

  3. #3
    Join Date
    28th March 04
    Location
    My classrooms
    Posts
    2,012
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
    Ties are one of the most brilliant ideas ever... I have used them in place of a busted fan belt, to hold up my trousers, as a dog lead, a sling for an injured arm, a tourniquet on the leg of a man I shot, and for a myriad of things they weren't intended for. I've also used them to identify clansmen at airports, members of my club at social events, and recently to enjoy a drink at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC with a total stranger who introduced himself to me on the street because he recognized my Trinity College, Dublin, tie.

    Yes, traditionalist that I am, I have to agree with Frank that ties are a great idea.

    Indeed!

    My grandfather use to keep some pantyhose in his truck because they had so many uses besides covering a ladies legs.

    Rob

  4. #4
    Join Date
    10th June 10
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    1,093
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
    ...a tourniquet on the leg of a man I shot...


    Quote Originally Posted by kiltedmapleleaf View Post
    In the UK, pants refer to underwear and pants are trousers
    I'm fairly certain Mike is aware of that. I believe his point is that what you wear under your clothes is your business.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    3rd March 10
    Location
    43*N 88*W
    Posts
    3,844
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Cygnus View Post
    I'm fairly certain Mike is aware of that. I believe his point is that what you wear under your clothes is your business.
    Unless you're playing on a wind-swept golf course... Then it's EVERYONE'S business

  6. #6
    Join Date
    14th January 08
    Location
    San Antonio, TX
    Posts
    4,143
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Just got a return email from a Rules Associate from the USGA who basically says there is NO dress/attire code/rules , etc. in the USGA, as attire is the province of the specific competition organizers or managing club of the competition. They also said that non competitive golf does not fall under their purview other than to assist with rules setting in general for play at the course (OB, hazards, etc...).

    Again, Royal Troon has NO written rules in the website for public viewing that state anything about the kilt or about requiring pants, and my round of play was not in any competitive event so would not fall under that non-ruling ruling anyway. Lastly, as Royal Troon is governed by the R&A (the international rules governing body) rather than the USGA (only valid within Mexico, Canada, and the US) I will still await some word from them in that regard. But in general the rules of golf are pretty consistent between the R&A and the USGA with few exceptions.

    So. Stirke on on Troon excuses so far. Awaiting the PGA and the R&A to weigh in.

    Thanks for your support.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    30th June 10
    Location
    San Francisco, CA, USA
    Posts
    2,182
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Hiding behind nonexistent or at least non-explicit rules. . .They sound like a pack of Royal Poltroons to me.

    Just joined your Facebook group!
    "It's all the same to me, war or peace,
    I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."

  8. #8
    Join Date
    25th November 09
    Location
    Lomita, CA (via Boston, MA)
    Posts
    1,023
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    How About Scottish Pols

    Jeff have you contacted any SNP pols, seems to me this would be an issue that the culture minister would take issue with. Fiona Hyslop is the current minister for culture. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/MS...slop/index.htm

  9. #9
    Join Date
    14th January 08
    Location
    San Antonio, TX
    Posts
    4,143
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by seanachie View Post
    Jeff have you contacted any SNP pols, seems to me this would be an issue that the culture minister would take issue with. Fiona Hyslop is the current minister for culture. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/MS...slop/index.htm
    Thanks Seanachie.

    I have written to the SNP minister and included appropriate links to the pertinent threads. WE shall see if this picks up any interest there or not.

    Below also find two more pictures of what my former boss calls "The Conflict" and "Pants at Troon", photos from his collection of the trip showing my discussions with the starter after I was denied play kilted, and then of me subsequently playing in those dreadful p@nts out on the course, otherwise identically attired sans kilt.


    "The Conflict", courtesy DR Kirks. Me having a civil but non-productive discussion with the starter about why my kilt was being denied.


    "Pants at Troon", courtesy DR Kirks. Me in play in my same attire except sans kilt, instead in those darned p@nts. Aarrgghh.

    j

  10. #10
    Join Date
    3rd July 09
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    1,389
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Those North Britons, I tell ya....

Page 12 of 17 FirstFirst ... 21011121314 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Denied the right to wear the Kilt
    By joshuawray1 in forum Kilts in the Media
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 28th May 10, 05:56 PM
  2. Denied
    By Minnow in forum General Kilt Talk
    Replies: 33
    Last Post: 26th February 09, 11:18 AM
  3. For the kilted golfer
    By Moosedog in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 30th January 08, 10:47 AM
  4. Non golfer playing tomorrow, what to wear?
    By David Thornton in forum Kilt Advice
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 28th May 06, 01:30 PM
  5. Kilted New Years - DENIED!
    By Yaish in forum General Kilt Talk
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 3rd January 06, 05:37 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0