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    Much has already been said here, but I thought I might as well thrown in my sixpennyworth - just to confuse everything!!

    I've eleven Utilikilts and have only once put any of them in the washing machine. They all get hand-washed as and when necessary. I forget now which one went into the machine as it was some years ago, but it took me an age to get it into a wearable state afterwards - it was probably my 2000 Caramel Workman's, Standard model (now archived). The problem was more than likely due to the fact that none of the washing machines I have ever possessed has had a 'cold wash' setting, so I would have used a warm wash. Nor have I ever owned a drier (environmently unfriendly things, they are)!

    The Utilikilts are always hang-dried, outdoors in Summer, and receive a thorough ironing when almost dry. To preserve a crisp appearance, I invariably iron the pleats again, after every wearing.

    The only one to escape this loving care, is the 2005 Caramel Workman's, Neo-Trad model which is reserved for gardening work, car washing, decorating, etc., etc.
    [B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/

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    Talking WooHoo!!

    I got my UK yesterday! [insert happy dance here]

    I inspected it carefully as Ron suggested. It looks great. It is slightly bigger in the waist than I would like. I was brutally honest with my measurements, and I know I haven't lost any weight this past week. Oh well, I would rather it be on the bigger side than the tighter side.

    I wore it for the rest of the day. We hung out at my best friend's place that evening. I went with him to the grocery store and to a Chinese place to get take out ("take away" for you non-Americans ). I figured I would get looks, but I honestly never noticed. My friend said that people were staring hard. Cool. They need to be exposed to kilts anyway.

    I wanted so bad to wear it again today, but sadly I can't wear a kilt at work.

    Last night, I machine washed the UK by itself. I used warm water and a hot drier hoping to get it to shrink a bit. It didn't shrink at all, but came out softer and less than crisp. Yet, it doesn't look bad at all; not even worth the trouble of hauling out an iron.

    As it was being washed I found myself online planning my next kilt purchase!!! AAAAHHHhhh!! I know I can't afford it, what am I thinking? I have no control!

    SELF: Hi, my name 'Ian', and I am addicted to kilts.
    GROUP RESPONSE: Hi, Ian.

    I was looking at Stillwater, I love the look of the NightStalker, and the prices are super. But, bob-saget!, I hate that they only make one length. And that length is 5 inches too long for my short legs. So now I am eye-balling a Philabeg from USA Kilts.

    Thanks guys for all the advice.

    -ian

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