Tartan Day at the Alamo and SAHG

[Alan H]

You know, I've been to Texas three times and never made it to the Alamo...ridiculous!

Nice shots!

[Spc. Scott]

Great pics! Someday I will have to visit there as well.

If I am not mistaken the one with horsehair sporran is wearing the WPG Gordon Highlander, correct me if I am wrong McMurdo.

It is quite possible that it is a WPG. (it looks a lot like mine) I can't say for sure or not as I can't if it is pleated to the stripe or sett. That would be a dead giveaway. Of course I guess it could be a MoD kilt as well.

[medic78]

looks a good time was had by all. may have to put SA on my list for next year

[SFCRick]

Great pics, looks like a very nice event

[Jack Daw]

Sp8, it was nice to meet you, your pretty wife, and your..um.. two children for the first time! The boy and girl were a perfect lady and gentleman.

That's Ellis Buchanan in the first pic. He's a commissioner for Clan Buchanan Society Int'l, Inc. He and his wife, Lea, used to organize the SAHG.

In the pic of the 2 "soldiers", the fellow on the left is Torf Torfelsen. He used to be a kiltmaker and he may still waltz the ladies into a lather based on what I've seen at ceilidhs. He's fun to dine with because he always orders his T-bone steak RAW...not rare, RAW! And, he eats it.

[Jack Daw]

BTW, for those of you familiar with the amateur Scottish historian from the auld country, Stuart Reid, Dr. James Grant was his ancestor. Reid details Grant's unusual part in the war for independence in his 2007 book, The Secret War for Texas. Reid is a co-member of our Alamo Society and has come to San Antonio and Texas quite a bit to research his book, arrange publishing, tour the state for kicks and speak at our annual AS symposiums. He never laughs or smiles at jokes, but perceives it with serious intent as a challenge to top you with a dryer one.

[David White]

The older gent on the right is wearing puntees (sp), gaters or what?
I'm not sure what they would be called but imho make the look, I'm really liking them (for a military look or not).

[macwilkin]

BTW, for those of you familiar with the amateur Scottish historian from the auld country, Stuart Reid, Dr. James Grant was his ancestor. Reid details Grant's unusual part in the war for independence in his 2007 book, The Secret War for Texas. Reid is a co-member of our Alamo Society and has come to San Antonio and Texas quite a bit to research his book, arrange publishing, tour the state for kicks and speak at our annual AS symposiums. He never laughs or smiles at jokes, but perceives it with serious intent as a challenge to top you with a dryer one.

Jack, many thanks for the tip on Stuart Reid's book -- that's one I will most certainly have to order for our library.

A dear friend of recently ordered Reid's newest title in the Osprey series for me, Queen Victoria's Highlanders. It just arrived in the post today, and from what I've seen by flipping through it, it looks very good!

Regards,

Todd

[Highlander31]

Nice photos. I didn't know they held an event at the Alamo.

[Jack Daw]

Jack, many thanks for the tip on Stuart Reid's book -- that's one I will most certainly have to order for our library.

A dear friend of recently ordered Reid's newest title in the Osprey series for me, Queen Victoria's Highlanders. It just arrived in the post today, and from what I've seen by flipping through it, it looks very good!

Regards,

Todd

The Secret War for Texas is a hardback, BTW, unlike Reid's softcover illustrated histories. The key to appreciating his Osprey books is to pay attention to Reid's written descriptions of dress and uniform, which do not always match the illustrator's depictions.