and the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed today at the Kimmel Center in Philly today. In addition to playing nearly flawless military marching music (a treat after hearing numerous so-so bands in parades), they did the sword dance and various Highland Flings. Of course I went kilted, and found that I was one of maybe two or three in a crowd of hundreds who wore a kilt (aside from the performers present). The ladies of course loved it, a few guys stared, and one of the performers gave me a nice salute. Would have been a nice X-Marks get together if I had known in advance (spotted it last night in the paper). I also made a few contacts that might lead to a list of upcoming Philly Burns nights. Stay tuned.