trip to the Tartan Museum

**Standard** · 24th October 09, 08:37 PM

Sorry to hear that part of the Parkway was closed, it truely is a beautiful road, especially at this time of year. However, it does appear that the rest of your day made up for this minor inconvenience.

**SteveB** · 24th October 09, 09:15 PM

Yes, I read it all. Congrats on the Mrs. finding something worthwhile. It makes the kilt purchase so much more palatable to her.
I hope to petition the North Carolina Assembly to rename Franklin to Jonesville, as everyone who visits the Tartan Museum is in Jonesville for a looooooonnnnng while.
Very well worth the wait. BTW

Slainte

**piperdbh** · 25th October 09, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by SteveB

I hope to petition the North Carolina Assembly to rename Franklin to Jonesville, as everyone who visits the Tartan Museum is in Jonesville for a looooooonnnnng while.

We already have a Jonesville in the Old North State. You'll have to rename Franklin to "Jonesingville".

**SteveB** · 25th October 09, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

We already have a Jonesville in the Old North State. You'll have to rename Franklin to "Jonesingville".

You caught that way to fast

. After I posted I found Jonesville, but I don't think Matt would want to move the museum....

Slainte

**fshguy** · 25th October 09, 07:28 PM

It seems as Mr. Newsome met with a few X-Markers on Friday. My family made the drive to Franklin so I could finalize my order and have Matt double check my measurements.

I was able to meet Tyger and his lovely wife; we had a nice little chat. Tyger, it was a pleasure. You're metalwork is beautiful and I will definitely be looking for one of your buckles when the account recovers from the box pleat purchase.

The highlight of our trip was being shown through the museum by Mr. Walter Taylor. He is a fountain of information and proved to be longsuffering as my young daughter decided to have a crying spell that lasted most the tour. I would like to find the time to sit with Mr. Taylor and have an extended conversation - such a wonderful gentleman.

Sorry we missed you dbh. We were likely in the coffee shop down the block when you arrived. Perhaps there should be a banner that is flown over the museum when an X-Marker visits so we can better coordinate schedules when we are in town.

**Steeplechase** · 25th October 09, 07:53 PM

I understand your comment on Mr. Taylor, a true gentleman. Very well versed in Scot and early American history. I had the opportunity to have him give me a tour of the museum with an extended conversation afterward about a number of topics. I spent over an hour after my tour just enjoying his company.

Oh, I enjoyed my visit with you too Matt!

**tyger** · 26th October 09, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by fshguy

The highlight of our trip was being shown through the museum by Mr. Walter Taylor. He is a fountain of information

The Museum and Gift Shop are a wonderful place to visit- they have a broad spectrum of goods: everything you need and more.

However, the most important asset you'll discover is the staff. To a man and woman, you won't ever find more helpful and interested people who will aptly answer your questions, and talk with you about history. And give you good advise on color choices- the proverbial "what goes with what."

**piperdbh** · 26th October 09, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by fshguy

Perhaps there should be a banner that is flown over the museum when an X-Marker visits so we can better coordinate schedules when we are in town.

Or one of those banners that airplanes pull around through the sky. Then we could see it from a distance. Any graphic designers here who could make one of them? And get Alex (Cessna152Towser) to bring his plane over from Scotland?