Hand Sewn Leatherneck Tartan Kilt Is On The Way!!!

[Riverkilt]

Just got this message from Kathy Lare

"The Marine Corp. Leatherneck kilt is almost done. Just pressing it now and making the flashes. It's really a nice tartan and I hope you are going to get a lot of enjoyment out of it!"

Be still my heart! Just posted the final Pay Pal payment to her after getting that message (Kathy makes it too easy to buy hand sewn kilts, A down payment, balance on completion).

I have a USMC kilt pin waiting, along with a black USMC SSgt. collar insignia that I'm hoping will look good placed near the kilt pin in my late brother's honor. Also have the replica KaBar skein Dubh....

Semper Fi time. Pics follow for sure.

Joy joy joy....I am so glad I held out for the hand sewn Leatherneck (nothing against the less expensive options, this is just one tartan I wanted to do right in my little brother's honor....and yes for you sticklers...my own meager time in the Cold War Corps).

Ron

[Tattoo Bradley]

I can't wait for the pictures Ron! I think the Sarge's stripe will look great by the kilt pin... perhaps above it?

[thescot]

Good for you, Ron. All of us old Devil Dogs will be tickled to see the pix.

My own SWK Leatherneck is probably enroute by now. And, I ordered the really cool USMC buckle to match.

Your brother would be proud.

Semper Fi.

[Splash_4]

Way to go Ron, I know you have been jonesing and debating this kilt for a long time. I am looking forward to the pictures of you in it (in some remote location!)

And to quote Jim above.... Semper Fi!

(or in my case, semper gumby!)

[mddock58]

Excellent!

Leatherneck Tartan pics with the vistas that surround you! Beautiful!

[davedove]

Great news. As you Jarheads would say, "Oorah!!!*"

*note: We more civilized Army dogfaces use Hooah!!

[Warhoover]

Wonderful way to honor your brother Ron! I am just an "Old Salt" but the Corps says it best! Semper Fi!

[Tattoo Bradley]

Great news. As you Jarheads would say, "Oorah!!!*"

*note: We more civilized Army dogfaces use Hooah!!

Man, I had a heck of a time adapting to "Hooah!" When I transitioned from the USAF to the Army world. I just didn't get it at first, but found myself using it before too long.

[Riverkilt]

God help me, I do so love the sarcastic version of Ooorah - as demonstrated so well in the movie Heartbreak Ridge...

I'm hoping the kilt arrives by Saturday....but willing to wait until Monday...or whatever the Pony Express is able to manage.

Am gonna wear it to the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque in late April and for a visit to Kathy's place so she can see her work being worn.

Ron

[chasem]

of course you know, we demand pics when it arrives.