Reflections

[McMurdo]

I waited until today to post on this thread. Today marks one year of my being here on x-marks, in that year much has changed, and I have learned quite a bit about myself. During the past year I have met some of you, and hopefully will meet more of you in the future. X-marks has helped me through breaking up with my ex, and I think this place really did help to keep me sane during that difficult time, I'm not sure how it would have been if it were not for this forum.

As far as kilts and kilting goes I've gone from a once in a while kilt wearer who owned one kilt to a daily kilt-wearer who owns eleven kilts with number twelve on order, thats about one kilt a month. I feel more like myself and can hold my head high as one of the few men who has the good sense to proudly kilt up.

Thanks x-marks for educating this would be kiltie, I'm so happy this forum was here for me when I needed people to talk to.

[Coinneach]

I joined about 2 years ago, I think, but didn't really start participating here until this year. I've discovered so much, learned so much, and met a few of you. You're a part of my daily life. I've found the questions I've usually come up with have already been answered, so first I have to thank you all for your contributions and also the webmasters for the excellent search engine.

You all are a great read every day. My spirits get a great boost every session. Thanks to all!

[CactusJack]

I have been here almost 6 months now and I am very glad that I became a member, I have made many new friend and during the time that my father in law passed away you all became more like family to me.
I have learned much from you all and many thanks to those who make this place what it is. Someday I hope to meet as many of you as I can.

[Don Patrick]

I'm glad I found the site. It has been an enjoyable experience. I've learned much about tartan kilts.

[McFarkus]

I joined earlier this year to keep up with what my brother was doing. He later talked me into getting a kilt (and I now have three). I've really enjoyed meeting the Xmarks clan both online and in person.

[Colin]

I joined the second day the forum was open. I enjoyed being a member and I enjoy being able to help out as a moderator. I will always be a member first and foremost. Thanks Hank for starting the place, Thanks Mike for all the behind the scenes tech stuf fthat you spend a lot of time on, thanks to the other mods for making it fun , and thanks to all the members (past and present) for the information, the laughs, and the good times. You guys make the forum as great as it is.

[Alan H]

I'm here for the beer and hot babes.

However, it must be said that the XMarks guys and gals that I've met "Real Time" have turned into real friends. For that I am very grateful.

[Andrew Breecher]

I remember moving to this new forum from the Bravehearts threaded message forum. My profile shows that I joined on the 4th of June, 2004, so that would have been in the middle of my Appalachian Trail hike. (Unfortunately my post log only shows my last 500 posts.)

Looking at the new posts today it seems a lot different than back then. More people are making their own kilts or accessories, and then sharing that information so even more people can follow their examples. Due to the breadth of posts available for viewing, we've all gotten better at dressing ourselves in a coordinated fashion, everyone knows how to sit on the toilet, and there's a vast treasury of photos and comments on how not to wear the kilt.

I feel like wearing the kilt is old hat; I'm comfortable with it. I don't really think about it much anymore, except when I walk down the street and have people comment at me. Yet every day there's someone with questions about kilts, someone who just got their first kilt, someone who just wore their kilt in public for the first time, someone who's nervous about wearing their kilt to work. It's nice to see this excitement still in evidence, and nice to know that there's one more person I might run into on the street wearing the kilt.

Andrew.

[mbhandy]

I joined at the end of Nov 05 and was looking for kilt info. Boy was I in for a surprise on joining. Had been viewing Bravehearts but had not joined and some how it was mentioned about Xmarks and I saw the forum and have enjoyed the fellowship and the opportunity to meet some of the members in person. I started off with 1 light weight box pleated kilt I got at Rendezvous in Sep. and needed to know how to finish the apron. not only did I finish the kilt I ordered a heavy weight SWK Black Watch for that years Christmas party and now I have 9 kilts and lots of accoutrements for my collection.

Now to get one of Joe's knives and I will be a happy camper. (After the new year.)

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/c...x.html?t=32837

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MrBill