not my cup of tea

**creagdhubh** · 26th June 13, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

My sentiments exactly. They don't fire my rockets either but there's no denying they sell, so some people must like them. My solution is I'll just carry on not buying them.

Well said, John! Couldn't agree more!

**eagle43172** · 26th June 13, 07:29 AM

I think we're overlooking the obvious. I live in Texas, and don't religiously follow sports from "across the pond" (rugby and soccer [football]). but many in the UK do. The saltre set to me would be perfect to watch Scotland play anyone. (And I've seen videos of matches where the stands are full of screaming face painted kilt wearers. Tacky in any other context, de rigeur there. I would never wear them, but there are those here who I'm sure would die for the chance to get a matching buckle and sporran, embriodered hose and kilt pin that bore the silver star on blue of the Dallas Cowpie, er... Cowboys. Athletic supporters are loyal and love to show it.
Dave

**WillowEstate** · 26th June 13, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by eagle43172

I think we're overlooking the obvious. I live in Texas, and don't religiously follow sports from "across the pond" (rugby and soccer [football]). but many in the UK do. The saltre set to me would be perfect to watch Scotland play anyone. (And I've seen videos of matches where the stands are full of screaming face painted kilt wearers. Tacky in any other context, de rigeur there. I would never wear them, but there are those here who I'm sure would die for the chance to get a matching buckle and sporran, embriodered hose and kilt pin that bore the silver star on blue of the Dallas Cowpie, er... Cowboys. Athletic supporters are loyal and love to show it.
Dave

Hit the nail on the head, Dave, the Saltaire rig would definitely be aimed at the sports fans - perhaps especially when playing the Irish, who also wear kilts! The kilts also look to be "sports quality".

Not for me, though and as for the "pink bunny", the mind boggles!

**OC Richard** · 27th June 13, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Some seem to have the idea in their heads that every single article of clothing and accessory they wear with their kilt must have some kind of Scottish theme to be authentic.

I agree! There was an outfit on Ebay a while back (can't find it now) that came with a Saltire kilt, had the Saltire flag embroidered on the hose and on the flashes, had the Saltire flag on the fur on the sporran, had a Saltire on the belt buckle, on the sgian, on the kilt pin, on the cufflinks... there might have been more, but that's all I can remember. Anyhow it was overkill piled on top of overkill!

On the other hand, I have a love of the old Scottish military uniforms and I have read that the Full Dress uniform of the Pipe Major of the Black Watch has 36 depictions of St Andrews holding his Cross. Would be interesting to try to name them all. (No, not the cap badge, nor the belt buckle...) The Drum Major's uniform is said to have a like number.

**TheOfficialBren** · 27th June 13, 09:03 PM

Very true that there is such a thing as overkill. Also, I agree that the above posted rig is probably aimed at sportsfans. I have seen such get-ups worn at sporting events, for sure.

**Urbane Guerrilla** · 27th June 13, 09:20 PM

Vain and wondrous gaudy.

**JohntheBiker** · 28th June 13, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by plaid preacher

I just wanta say that I can completely see Richard rocking that red sporran at his next piping gig!

Shades of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

**guardsman** · 28th June 13, 09:15 AM

Perhaps some sharp sporran maker will start making sporrans with american football team badges, great fun for supporters , as the saltire would be seen at a footie international , may our american brethren see them on their fans LOL

**Macman** · 28th June 13, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

I agree! There was an outfit on Ebay a while back (can't find it now) that came with a Saltire kilt, had the Saltire flag embroidered on the hose and on the flashes, had the Saltire flag on the fur on the sporran, had a Saltire on the belt buckle, on the sgian, on the kilt pin, on the cufflinks... there might have been more, but that's all I can remember. Anyhow it was overkill piled on top of overkill!

Richard, I have to admit that our pipe band comes close to this. We have our band crest on our cap badges, collar badges, cuff links, kilt pins, bag covers, belt buckles and sporrans.

**OC Richard** · 28th June 13, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Macman

Richard, I have to admit that our pipe band comes close to this. We have our band crest on our cap badges, collar badges, cuff links, kilt pins, bag covers, belt buckles and sporrans.

Wow! That must have entailed a huge outlay of money.

We only have our band's logo on our bagcovers, and they were free!!

McCallum provides free bagcovers, embroidered with the band's logo, when a band purchases a matched set of McCallum chanters. (We also have four sets of McCallums in the circle.)