Walking Sticks

**Nick** · 16th September 08, 11:17 AM

Macman,

Jaw dropping. Simply stunning!

**ThistleDown** · 16th September 08, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Macman

My parents commissioned a good friend of theirs to make me a walking stick for my birthday. He spent a lot of time with me to determine what I'd like, and then designed and created this cromach for me. We picked it up on Sunday.

That is absolutely magnificent! A bit lengthy for the flight to Scotland next summer, perhaps

but whatan incredible b'day gift.

**Mr. Kilt** · 16th September 08, 01:27 PM

I finally found a decent walking stick at a local antique shop for a whopping $5. It's not nearly as fancy as some, but it's still a pretty cool find. Once I got it home I needed to find somewhere to store it. Enter the ashtray stand!
My late uncle (who died 7 years before I was born) built the stand in a high school shop class back in the late 40's. It's the only thing I have of his, but I never really knew what to do with it. No-one smokes in my family, so it was sitting in the basement collecting dust. Well...a couple of discreet 3/4" holes drilled into the base and voila...instant walking stick/umbrella stand!

**Panache** · 16th September 08, 01:49 PM

To prove my walking sticks and hiking staves aren't just for show:

At Big Basin State Park this past Sunday

Cheers

Jamie

**Panache** · 16th September 08, 01:50 PM

Al,

That makes a wonderful stick stand.

But as your collection grows you probably need another!

Cheers

Jamie

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 16th September 08, 03:30 PM

Macman,
What a wonderful gift. It is just an amazing peice of art.
Use in good health,
Sara

**puffer** · 16th September 08, 06:16 PM

Here is my favorite. It is a STAFF (54" long with both a rubber & metal tip.) It was made for me by a friend, who figured that this old CUSS neeged support.

I carry it both on the rtail & in the city (great for fending off "critters" (urban & otherwise

)

Puffer

**planemaker** · 18th September 08, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ayin McFye

I agree, I'd love to own a nice Shillelagh. Anyone know where to purchase one?

Here is a link to Canes Canada....

https://www.beanstream.com/scripts/c...category_id=43

At the bottom of the page. It is not a "Made in Ireland" Shillelagh, but it is made of the same Blackthorn root. I just bought one and it looks great. When I am out and about this weekend, I will get a picture of it.

Quick service, and the least expensive Blackthorn walking stick I found.

**Woodsman** · 18th September 08, 06:20 PM

On page 7 of this thread Retro Red attached of group picture. Can anyone tell me the names of the tartans for the 2 kilts on the right side?

Thanks

**Mr. Kilt** · 18th September 08, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by planemaker

Here is a link to Canes Canada....

https://www.beanstream.com/scripts/c...category_id=43

At the bottom of the page. It is not a "Made in Ireland" Shillelagh, but it is made of the same Blackthorn root. I just bought one and it looks great. When I am out and about this weekend, I will get a picture of it.

Quick service, and the least expensive Blackthorn walking stick I found.

Some of my friends got together and presented me with a Canes Canada Blackthorn Shillelagh when we moved. It is very nice!