bargain kilts?

**Jerry** · 17th November 04, 08:01 AM

Just my opinion, but going from flying Spits to P39s must have been a bit like giving up your sports car to drive a truck. Anyhow, your dad sounds like he was a great guy.

**Colin** · 16th November 04, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by longforgan

Thanks for that Colin, I'd like to join you guys sometime. Question though,- what kind of beer? Where I'm at right now we are spoiled having two local microbreweries and some super beers. Cheers- Longforgan

We'll try and find you a good pint or two. I know what is like to be spoiled by some good micro-brews, and you guys in Washington and Oregon have a few great beers. How far into Washington are you?

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 16th November 04, 12:08 PM

I can only recommend what I know...

Tartans:
BearKilts
USAKilts
CanadaKilts
(to a lesser extent) StillwaterKilts

Solids
PittsburghKilts
UtiliKilts
FreedomKilts
AmeriKilts

Traditionals:
BE CAREFUL... 8-yards does NOT a "traditional" make!
In the USA, give KathysKilts a yap
In Canada, try Hector Russell
For Europe... read any post from Hamish!

**macwilkin** · 17th November 04, 08:24 AM

He flew both Spitfires and Hurricanes, was on the Dieppe raid.

Your Dad must have been one heck of a man, Ron. The Dieppe Raid was nothing to sneeze at. Too few Americans know about the gallantry and loss at Dieppe. They should make a movie about it like "Saving Private Ryan".

A lot of those P-39 Aircobras ended up in Russia on Lend-Lease. Not the most attractive plane.

My grandfather was in the 14th Air Force in the China-India-Burma (CBI) theatre.

Cheers,

T.

**longforgan** · 16th November 04, 12:25 PM

thanks Colin Sporrano, I am located in Port Townsend, Wa. I only arrived here in March 2004. It's a great town; just crackles with life! Everything from Bach, to bop, to the Old Blind Dogs!
If any of you folks want to pay a visit then look me up. Do need to say that I am 100% straight though and a non-smoker. My apartment isn't much but you can bunk down here if you like. (preference given to good-looking slim women! Ha-ha. I am told that Sailor Hagar's in N. Vancouver is a pretty good microbrew pub. Know it?- Cheers- Longforgan

**Colin** · 16th November 04, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by longforgan

thanks Colin Sporrano, I am located in Port Townsend, Wa. I only arrived here in March 2004. It's a great town; just crackles with life! Everything from Bach, to bop, to the Old Blind Dogs!
If any of you folks want to pay a visit then look me up. Do need to say that I am 100% straight though and a non-smoker. My apartment isn't much but you can bunk down here if you like. (preference given to good-looking slim women! Ha-ha. I am told that Sailor Hagar's in N. Vancouver is a pretty good microbrew pub. Know it?- Cheers- Longforgan

Haven't heard of that one in particular, but Granville Isalnd is alright, and there are a few others as well.

**Gary** · 16th November 04, 01:06 PM

The warrior tartan in PV from Bearkilts is woven, not printed, and looks good.

If you are looking for a good price on a traditional kilt definitely check ex-hire kilts, e-bay, and military surplus; I have one of each. Most of the military surplus kilts are for people with less than a 34" waist. E-bay, like any auction, demands an informed buyer, but you can pick up a traditional kilt there for a very reasonable price. Ex-hire kilts can be a good deal, but again you have to know what you are buying.

FYI http://houseoflabhran.net/kilt.html is a good place to look for military kilts.

**bubba** · 16th November 04, 02:07 PM

The difference in military kilts is the high rise, almost to the rib cage. If military is what you want check out www.whatpriceglory.com. they have 22 oz repros of several military kilts that are very good quality and are made in the larger sizes.

**The Wizard of BC** · 16th November 04, 02:18 PM

Port Townsend?????
You can grab the Whidby Is. ferry and be at Bear's store and home in a day trip.
If you have time also try Canada Kilts. But Bear is one awesome kilt maker. Don't let the Poly/Viscous fabric throw you off. His stuff is first rate.
The beer in Vancouver is as good, and some better, than what you will get Stateside. Canadians use US beer to brush their teeth.

**Rufus** · 16th November 04, 02:35 PM

If you're looking for a great deal on a handsewn traditional, I'd highly suggest the sale page of Burnetts and Struth. The one I got from them is amazing, and only cost me $300USD. It's handsewn, 16oz wool. A beauty of a kilt.

http://www.burnetts-struth.com/sale.html

It mainly just depends on if they have your size in a tartan that you like.

Cheers!