Originally Posted by
BCAC
Do you think that if Kyle gives in to temptation and buys his much wanted Hunting Stewart kilt, that someone will confuse it with hire shop gear?
Even if he does do this thing (that you all seem to think is sacrilege, bearing in mind that there was a time when "clan" tartans did not even exist) I'm sure that he will have it hand made by a top notch kiltmaker and nobody will think that he's hired it!
I both own, and wear, universal tartans. It is not in any way sacrilege to me!
Kyle, on the other hand, has often expressed his preference for MacPherson (occasionally Chattan) connections. While I do not necessarily share his view, I recognize his right to it and would not dream of challenging him on it.
If someone holds a strong personal view, it I unlikely to be changed by the urgings of others, regardless of how well-intentioned. For evidence I point to the many people who vote for whichever party you oppose. Their beliefs are unlikely to be swayed regardless of how well-reasoned or persuasive your arguments may be.
Given that Kyle has expressed such views in the past, and such opinions rarely change, it stands to reason that if he were to purchase a kilt in Hunting Stewart that he would wear it less frequently than those with the family connection that he cherishes.
As to the "hire shop" line, it referred to a single, unique item. Something not quite like anything else, anywhere. Such items have a value above their monetary price due to their individuality. I used my sgian as an example and expressed my opinion that such items are worth waiting for. No other meanings were implied.
I've seen enough of Kyle's Posts to know that he always goes top-drawer. Any kilt that he buys will no doubt be superb. But if it is in Hunting Stewart, or any other stock tartan, it will not be unique.
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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