Is X Marks the Scot a Clan?

**Tattoo Bradley** · 16th August 07, 12:42 PM

Bravo Panache. Bravo.

I most definitely agree. I'm glad to be a part of the rabble.

I don't mean to be the stick-in-the-mud. But, if we were seriously to adopt a plant badge: I do not think barley would be "fair." It's very apparent as to why this is picked, and there are more than just a couple of us who have nothing to do with "barley" especially in the sense it's intended. I think the plant would need to be something more universal. That is, if the idea were to indeed be pursued.

**davedove** · 16th August 07, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

Bravo Panache. Bravo.

I most definitely agree. I'm glad to be a part of the rabble.

I don't mean to be the stick-in-the-mud. But, if we were seriously to adopt a plant badge: I do not think barley would be "fair." It's very apparent as to why this is picked, and there are more than just a couple of us who have nothing to do with "barley" especially in the sense it's intended. I think the plant would need to be something more universal. That is, if the idea were to indeed be pursued.

I would have to agree with this. For the same reason, hops would have to be ruled out. Either would be great if we were a beer appreciation club (not that many here don't appreciate beer

).

Since we're a kilting group, something like heather or the thistle might be appropriate. But that may also be too Scottish, and we are an international group.

**Une** · 16th August 07, 01:04 PM

Well said Jamie.

**MysticMead** · 16th August 07, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

I would have to agree with this. For the same reason, hops would have to be ruled out. Either would be great if we were a beer appreciation club (not that many here don't appreciate beer

).

Since we're a kilting group, something like heather or the thistle might be appropriate. But that may also be too Scottish, and we are an international group.

well... barley isn't only used in brewing beer..it is also used in making whiskey... as far as hops.. since hops weren't added to beers (or mead) originally, Heather was used as it provided the bittering effect desired, just not as strongly as hops..

now as far as I'm concerned... Xmarks is a clan... maybe not a recognized clan..but who cares.. there are a lot of Irish/Scottish "clans" out there that are not recognized..yet no one stops them from calling themselves a clan...

**Mael Coluim** · 16th August 07, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

Bravo Panache. Bravo.

I most definitely agree. I'm glad to be a part of the rabble.

I don't mean to be the stick-in-the-mud. But, if we were seriously to adopt a plant badge: I do not think barley would be "fair." It's very apparent as to why this is picked, and there are more than just a couple of us who have nothing to do with "barley" especially in the sense it's intended. I think the plant would need to be something more universal. That is, if the idea were to indeed be pursued.

Okay, then here is my suggestion the dandelion! And before you laugh to much read the Wikipedia description.
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**Monkey@Arms** · 16th August 07, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by emalcolmjr

Okay, then here is my suggestion the dandelion! And before you laugh to much read the Wikipedia description.

OK, I read it. Are you suggesting that the proud members of Clan X "reproduce asexually"?

Best regards,

Jake

**Panache** · 16th August 07, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by emalcolmjr

Okay, then here is my suggestion the dandelion! And before you laugh to much read the Wikipedia description.

I rather like the idea of the dandelion as our plant badge.

The dandelion has many uses, it is hardy, flourishes everywhere, spreads, it is bright, it is something easily obtained, it bears one of the colors of the X Marks the Scot tartan, it is a plant for everyone rather than the few, and best of all...

..IT ISN'T PINK!

It has my vote!

Cheers

Jamie