Need advice: run in with Kilt (feather?) Police

**Spc. Scott** · 24th September 09, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

Great. Send them to me and I'll turn them into arrow fletching!

Ha! I thought the same thing you did!

**MacLowlife** · 25th October 09, 12:12 PM

But back to the clerical collar a moment. Several years ago, a friend of mine (whose sister is married to a priest) acquired a clergyman's shirt from his brother in law. He was in college at the time and would wear it to parties- not all parties, mind you, but probably in the spirit of people wearing kilts to Kilt Night at the pub. What happened when I watched one time was a guy ( not at all a religious guy, but a slightly intoxicated guy ) being completely taken in, acting very solicitous, and then getting pretty ticked when he learned it was "just a shirt".

I don't know, but I smell a "teachable moment" here and maybe the lesson is to assume little and say less.

**Lachlan09** · 7th November 09, 06:13 AM

To OP

You should have said to the Aussie "So sue me !"

**james a. husky** · 11th November 09, 07:50 PM

After reading just the first post, I was inclined to post a cautionary tale about the displaying of certain animal parts in certain areas.

As an 18th century reenactor, I've come across a variety of issues pertaining to a number of displays that might have (a couple did) landed the individuals in very hot legal water!

From feathers in cockades, to bearskin helms, bear fur hackles, etc... sporran leather... we have to realize that both State and Federal law apply (and just going across a State border can have a new set of laws applied to your kit).

Indians (some of them, so you REALLY need to know your laws, here) operate under a slightly different set of rules. Some are due to Tribal or Religious applications or treaty.

I have no idea about the intracacies of Highland feathery, but I'd be far more concerned about the legal aspects of animal parts and be certain that my certification (You can get permits to maintain certain (otherwise illegal) things for "educational" purposes.) and paperwork is carried on my person and in order.

Jim aka kiltiemon (And I DO have two falcon feathers (as wind indicators) on the end of an 18th century Cherokee hunting blowgun... My ex wife used to fly them before we met and she still had some feathers though that was before the permitting system)

**BroosterB1** · 11th November 09, 09:54 PM

Solve the whole problem and wear peacock feathers, along with my peacock cloak....

ith:

**Bugbear** · 12th November 09, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by BroosterB1

Solve the whole problem and wear peacock feathers, along with my peacock cloak....

ith:

Only if you are going to slay a bull.

**Tartanraven** · 13th November 09, 04:59 PM

As an Amiger, I'm entitled to one eagle feather (I call it the "rudder") and I wear this behind my clan badge (Keith)....HOWEVER, I only do this on very rare occasions such as games where there are others whom are armigerous. The point to that is, we tend to clique up and harumph about nonsense that nobody else would get. Beyond that, I think it makes me look twattish and overly self impressed. I do NAE wear it in Scotland, as I get quite tired with the questions and accusations. I do not take my standard with me, and certainly do not keep a wee copy of my matriculation on me. Advice is simple...in the US, do as you wish, it really is of no consequence...in Scotland, leave the plumage at home. As far as hackles, I have a brother in the 3rd of the 42nd, and have been given by him a red hackle to wear behind my fathers Watch bonnet badge.
Honestly, I think a smallish pheasant feather looks rather toffish, but that is just me.

**Bugbear** · 14th November 09, 01:14 PM

Unfortunatly, I only seem to be entitled to wear a dunce cap.

**Old Hippie** · 16th November 09, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by muirkirkca

Why not wear turkey feathers as this attractive bird is nature to North America.

Looks like one of the chiefs in the pic is doing just that -- looks like three barred feathers in his hat. Might be the light, my monitor, or my glasses need cleaning.

I'd also note from the pic that they all appear to have won First Prize.

:ootd:

**BoldHighlander** · 9th March 10, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Old Hippie

Looks like one of the chiefs in the pic is doing just that -- looks like three barred feathers in his hat. Might be the light, my monitor, or my glasses need cleaning.

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

HEre is a picture of a gathering of several clan chiefs at a Games:

I noticed that too & couldn't help but wonder if they weren't sea hawk (Osprey) feathers?