Reality Check

[Spartan]

Ron,

I stumbled, and I do mean stumbled, on this post. Whoever sent you the PM is out of line, IMO.

Sharing experience about kilts and kilt purchases is a lot of what this forum is about. If you check my posts, you will find that I too have recommended Kathy Lare as a kiltmaker, based on my personal experience. Her work is impeccable. This summer my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting her in Albuquerque, and came away even more impressed.

For the record, I learned about Kathy Lare and her reputation before ever joining XMTS. What I learned here confirmed my decision to have her make my first hand-sewn kilt. She is all about making kilts as a full-time kiltmaker.

For the record, I also own kilts (casual) by members and sponsors of this forum -- but, the only tank I own was done by Kathy and I'll go back to her again for the next one. That isn't to say that there aren't other quality kiltmakers in the United States, but she is the one in which I place my trust.

[Spartan]

Well Ron, I for one would like to thank you. See, I've devised a grand scheme (which will go into effect soon) that will see the liquidation of my "other" (read:non-familial) tartan kilts and and replace them with one (perhaps two) handmade kilts, probably one from Kathy and the other from Barb. Had it not been for you postings and excellent photographic testimonials, I would not have been aware of her amazing craftsmanship.

And, you saw one of Kathy's first hand when we visited in May!

[nehmah]

Bless you, Ron; You have a good heart. You do realize that if Ms. Lare was a member of the Forum, that "someone", with the noblest intent, would cry foul, "She's trolling for customers." I would suspect a personal animus on the part of someone who attacks, even in a PM, with words like, "you look a fool" or "No one is paying attention." Also, he or she may be one of the (hopefully vanishing) breed who won't play with anyone who isn't in his or her pirate club. Respectfully, (to Ron) Nehmah-who isn't all that much in tune with reality.

[Rex_Tremende]

I would suspect a personal animus on the part of someone who attacks, even in a PM, with words like, ... "No one is paying attention."

Or telepathy.

And not a very good case of it, judging by the responses here.

Regards,
Rex.

[wildrover]

Also, he or she may be one of the (hopefully vanishing) breed who won't play with anyone who isn't in his or her pirate club.

Hold up!

We have a pirate club?

I want in . Yarrrr!

(if we don't have one, why the heck not?)

-S

[David White]

I think someone has to much time on their hands......not you Ron my friend.

[nehmah]

Hold up!

We have a pirate club?

I want in . Yarrrr!

(if we don't have one, why the heck not?)

-S

I mean, you already have an "odd" social group. Cordially, Nehmah

[HarborSpringsPiper]

Hold up!

We have a pirate club?

I want in . Yarrrr!

(if we don't have one, why the heck not?)

-S

What a timely topic, with tomorrow being International Talk Like A Pirate Day and all! http://www.talklikeapirate.com/

[Redshank]

Well in my book, the opinion and recommendation about a kilt maker from a kilt wearer is 100 percent better than all the self promoting we see so regularly on this forum

just my 2 cents worth

[Spartan]

Well in my book, the opinion and recommendation about a kilt maker from a kilt wearer is 100 percent better than all the self promoting we see so regularly on this forum

just my 2 cents worth

Agreed!

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