Hello from Chicago (plus some questions)!

**beloitpiper** · 29th May 09, 04:37 PM

Looks like you've gotten a lot of good advice already, so I'll just say:

Welcome from Wisconsin!

I hope to see you at some of the the Chicago Kilt Nights!

**Chas** · 29th May 09, 04:51 PM

Hi Carl,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**SteveB** · 29th May 09, 05:04 PM

Hello

and a warm Celtic

from Boston, Massachusetts.

The suggestions above are a good start to the kilted addiction.
Slainte

**Highlander31** · 29th May 09, 05:13 PM

I don't think I can add anything to the above advice. Welcome to the forum.

**JolyStNicholas** · 29th May 09, 05:14 PM

Welcome from Lake County Florida.

**SFCRick** · 29th May 09, 06:59 PM

Welcome

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 29th May 09, 07:09 PM

Welcome from Southwest Missouri. You can count on these guys to guide you right.

**KFCarter** · 29th May 09, 07:13 PM

Hello and welcome from Savannah, GA.

**mrtackytn** · 29th May 09, 07:22 PM

Welcome to X-Marks - from Music City, USA -Nashville, TN !!

**fluter** · 29th May 09, 08:14 PM

from steamin' Columbia, South Carolina.

If you feel an affinity for the MacLeod of Harris, that's great. I grew up surrounded by McLeods, so I have a similar feeling for it, but as far as I know I have no family relationships there. It is a very good-looking tartan.

USAK also carries some universal tartans that may interest you. Check the ones marked with asterisks.

Caledonia is historically pretty old, but not associated with a clan. Holyrood is a very attractive commemorative tartan. I like Scottish National, Ireland's National. Rocky's own American Heritage is drop-dead gorgeous, as is Kelly's Firefighters Memorial; Isle of Skye is in a class by itself. These 3 are only recently available in poly-viscose fabric.

Look at some of the photo threads to see how accessories can be used. A favorite trick is to match the hose and shirt colors, but that's only one way. Enjoy!