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29th June 25, 11:58 AM
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new to the forum from the upper midwest
My user name combines the beginning of my first and last names in the common format of the early internet when user id was usually an 8-character field. I usually respond to "George" and always respond to "free Single Malt here".
My kilt origins started during my years in the Society for Creative Anachronism, where I find a number of ways to wear a great kilt wrong. (it was last millennium) I do a much better job at it nowadays. In the last year, I attended 3 Highland Games in WI and IL and was the only one wearing a Great Kilt. I usually combine the Great Kilt with 17th Century accessories, even if lacking a good pair of 17th C style shoes. Just bought 18th C shoes to break in, so they are a little closer in time. Lot of experience with the Great Kilt, only 2 times have I worn the modern style.
My Scottish ancestry comes by way of the Warren family name. Recently found that my ancestors were connected with the Clan MacDuff, so joined the Clan association and have an 8-yard MacDuff modern kilt in construction.
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29th June 25, 02:37 PM
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29th June 25, 02:48 PM
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I'm looking forward to the games at the end of August.
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29th June 25, 03:01 PM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble" from Canada!
 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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29th June 25, 07:11 PM
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Welcome aboard !
Anxious to see pics of the new kilt when it arrives.
How long is it supposed to take to finish it ?
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29th June 25, 07:47 PM
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 Originally Posted by CBH
Welcome aboard !
Anxious to see pics of the new kilt when it arrives.
How long is it supposed to take to finish it ?
I think the estimate for the 8-yard wool kilts to be made in Scotland and then shipped to the USA is 8-12 weeks. Might just arrive in time for the Wisconsin Highland Games at the end of August. If not, I'll check status with the seller who will be there.
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30th June 25, 02:45 PM
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I tried out a great kilt - it became a dressing gown very quickly as I have too many low level shelves and tables, far too many knobs and handles and the occasional bicycle to make it practical around this house.
Long ago I used to be a camp follower with English civil war re-enactors, 'pleater' arose from making English smocks some time before kilts, and I work with yarn, leather, cord, fabric and once in a while, wood, so I appreciate the older skills and times when people made and mended as shops were few and far between for many.
Anne the Pleater
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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30th June 25, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Pleater
I tried out a great kilt - it became a dressing gown very quickly as I have too many low level shelves and tables, far too many knobs and handles and the occasional bicycle to make it practical around this house.
Long ago I used to be a camp follower with English civil war re-enactors, 'pleater' arose from making English smocks some time before kilts, and I work with yarn, leather, cord, fabric and once in a while, wood, so I appreciate the older skills and times when people made and mended as shops were few and far between for many.
Anne the Pleater
My last 3 great kilt days were all Highland Games, so the vast majority of the time was spent outside. Ordered a piece of House of Edgar Glen Affric that I am planning to wear to the WI games at the end of August. My purpose at the games is to be "That Guy" who is walking around in a great kilt. I seem to be mastering the fine art of pleating a great kilt using a hotel bed as my work surface. Works out fine for days below 77F / 25C, less comfortable the warmer it gets above that. Didn't wear all of that wool very often when I lived in North Carolina in the early-mid 90s.
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29th July 25, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by geomick
My last 3 great kilt days were all Highland Games, so the vast majority of the time was spent outside. Ordered a piece of House of Edgar Glen Affric that I am planning to wear to the WI games at the end of August. My purpose at the games is to be "That Guy" who is walking around in a great kilt. I seem to be mastering the fine art of pleating a great kilt using a hotel bed as my work surface. Works out fine for days below 77F / 25C, less comfortable the warmer it gets above that. Didn't wear all of that wool very often when I lived in North Carolina in the early-mid 90s.
You will of course do as you please, but out of interest, why the great kilt?
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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30th June 25, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by geomick
... and always respond to "free Single Malt here".
I feel you are going to fit in right well here.
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