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2nd February 24, 11:40 PM
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 Originally Posted by Patty Logan
That is but a fraction.
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30th March 24, 03:58 PM
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Many years ago when I first got interested in my Scottish heritage, I asked my mom what our family tartan and was and without hesitation she said "Royal Stewart. My dad wore it, his dad wore it and his dad wore it..." etc. So my first kilt was RS, which I picked up new for $100 from WM Glen. The original customer had put down a deposit but never came back for it, and being an odd size the store just wanted to get rid of it. Fortunately it fit like a glove so I got a hell of a kilt for a hundred bucks.
Anyway, my first highland games and I'm proudly wearing my new kilt and I don't even get inside the gate when some guy comes up to me and in a not-so-nice tone, tells me "you can't wear that tartan!" Kind of got in my face. I don't take kindly to that kind of thing and wanted to tell him that we should step aside and "discuss" it, but because his wife and two young kids were with him, I politely told him that my mom said I can wear it and that was good enough for me. He didn't know what to make of that but still took a parting shot by telling me I was a "disgrace to the House of Stewart." Whatever that means.
I still have the kilt, it's worn in a few places and has a few moth holes, but it's my favorite.
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30th March 24, 04:08 PM
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It takes a real nitwit to think he's been appointed a Kilt Kop, and you met one.
RS is often even considered by some to be a 'universal' tartan, whatever that means, and it's certainly one of the most commonly used for pillows, dog collars, shortbread tins, and, yes, kilts.
How did the idiot even know that you weren't of royal blood if that's the test he wanted to apply.
Sounds as if you handled it well.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Originally Posted by Patty Logan
This registered personal tartan of mine(top) has elements of RS. Even though it uses four shades of blue.
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