Its Time for the Leatherneck Tartan Kilt

**Tattoo Bradley** · 26th January 07, 01:44 PM

I KNEW this one was innevitable, Ron. Good for you. You should wear it proud. I really don't see ANY term of service as "minimal."

**chasem** · 26th January 07, 02:53 PM

haha congratulations, Ron.

I love the mental debates you seem to go through before placing an order; it's entertaining at least!

**ccga3359** · 26th January 07, 03:10 PM

Ron congratulations on you new purchase. this kilt you need. #54 will be to calm your addiction.

MacVarmit congratulations to you on your new aquisition.

Semper fi.

**Riverkilt** · 26th January 07, 04:44 PM

Splash 4,

I'm still waiting to hear myself. Guessing since its a fashion tartan there aren't a lot of places to get the wool...hopefully 16 oz!

IEScotsman,

Not a problem. I've consistently resisted getting a Leatherneck SportKilt because I've seen one, with the custom length, pleats etc. and its just way too bright in the color department. Always figured if I sprung for a Leatherneck tartan kilt it'd be a 16 oz hand sewn wool one. I've seen them and the subtle color in the wool is breathtaking. My kiltmaker for handsewn kilts is Kathy Lare at Kathy's Kilts www.kathyskilts.com who's the wife of a Marine.

Ron

**cacunn** · 26th January 07, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

My cold war service was sooooo minimal

Ron
I am new to the X-Marks the Scott however your post raised two issues for me. 1) As a Vietnam Vet if find your statement that your military service is minimal to be wrong. No military service is minimal, you did the job you were asked to do. This is a lot more than others have done. Wear the Marine tartan in honor of your service as well as the service of others. 2) Do you really need a reason to but a new kilt other than I want it?

I offer a toast to all who are now or have been in the service of their country

Chris

**Warlock** · 27th January 07, 01:22 AM

Congratulations, Lad!

**ckelly327** · 27th January 07, 05:52 AM

Congratulations on making the right decision Ron. Anytime you are doing something in honor of someone you love you shouldn't have to do any explaining. Wear it proudly - I'll look forward to the pics in a couple of months.

**turpin** · 30th January 07, 10:10 PM

I just ordered a SWK Standard in the leatherneck. Jerry said he expects the woolies in in the next week or 2 - hung up in transit.

**Riverkilt** · 30th January 07, 10:43 PM

Cool cousin, Semper Fi,

Just heard from Kathy Lare, the mill for my hand sewn is Strathmore and I chose the 13oz over the 11oz. Guess no one makes the 16 oz leatherneck.

I've been so spoiled since I saw my first handsewn Leatherneck tartan kilt....its beautiful.

Gonna pleat to the sett on kathy's reccomendation. To the stripe puts way too much yellow on the backside. She did say she's seen a leatherneck tartan pleated to the red stripe...a bit unusual eh?

So, 13 oz to the sett for me.

Ron