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    Kilt sighting - Sunderland UK

    Driving back home from the University having just dropped off my son for a chess competition.

    It's a beautiful section of coastline from Sunderland to South Tyneside where I live. As I drove passed the Marriott hotel I saw a couple leaving the car park and heading for the beach.

    The guy was kilted - a rare sight in Sunderland - not sure of the tartan, but muted earthy colours, maroon hose and a cream fleece!

    Had to get a better look. Parked the car and 'stalked' the couple. Didn't get close enough to speak to them but from the womans accent I would say they were from across the pond.

    A happy sight. And no one seemed to be taking a blind bit of notice. Except me that is!!!

    Al

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    Al that's just what I would have done, we must be fanatics.

    What a buzz to see another kilt man in your area! and what a pity there are not a lot more.

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    How about some sort of "Xmarksthescot" certificate of merit to be awarded to unsuspecting folks like that who selflessly take the effort to wear their kilts in public. Something credit card size would be good I should think. A little pat on the back from a kilted brother.

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    Blu,

    That's a very good idea! Let's get going on it. I nominate you to come up with the design of the certificate, just make sure it is done with tastefulness, and reflects the comradeship we all have here.

    Glen
    Glen McGuire

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    I'm pondering as we speak.

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    I say make it up in a MS Word doc and I will post it here so you guys can print it and hand it out!


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    Beannacht Dé,
    Hank
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    Sounds like a great plan.
    Nelson
    "Every man dies. Not every man really lives"
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