To the Forum regarding the XMTSAS Saltire

**The Barry** · 26th January 11, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Drac

Maybe this isn't a good idea afterall.

The was a lot of heat retiring one and now people seem to be getting upset on a item that is meant to bring people together.

If this items are done in an atmosphere of anger they aren't going to be of any value.

Yeah, I'm starting to think that this idea is doomed. I tried to float an idea to make something more inclusive and universal, and it sounds like people still have a lot of hurt feelings about this.

I don't understand why this forum is generally so heated as of late, and why this particular issue seems to bring out some rude behavior in otherwise civil posters.

But.. I really like the idea of an Xmarks standard roaming around. I'm personally against a quaich because it's traditionally used for whiskey. I think that the sentiment is right, but I think that a flat badge-type of standard would be easier to ship, and would only serve the purpose of a standard, not also a cup, flask, etc.

Then again, if people are going to be this reactive, then maybe the window for this type of unifying icon for our community has closed. That would, to me, be very sad.

**macwilkin** · 26th January 11, 01:30 PM

Never mind...answered my own question.

**fluter** · 26th January 11, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by The Barry

Then again, if people are going to be this reactive, then maybe the window for this type of unifying icon for our community has closed. That would, to me, be very sad.

Give it a little time: perhaps the window has not yet re-opened.

**auld argonian** · 26th January 11, 03:20 PM

Have we considered something as simple as a teddy bear or summat? My mom has a Snoopy doll with a stocking cap and has badges from everywhere she's visited stuck in the cap. Perhaps a kilted bear that can be shipped relatively safely...?

Best

AA

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Bear-Wor...6080362&sr=8-1

...just a suggestion...

**Alan H** · 26th January 11, 05:16 PM

Guys, quit talking about it, and MAKE it. If you have an opinon and a skill then quit jawing about it, make the bluidy thing and mail it to somebody.

Cajunscot if you think a quaich is the right thing, then go get a quaich. Mail it to me. I'll take some pictures of me and it and life in general and mail it to the next guy. Here, I nominate Tartan Hiker to be the guy I mail it to. "it"...whatever "it I is.

Whomever. Whatever. If not Cajunscot, then whomever. Nighthawk, make your flask, or whatever. Quit TALKING, and DO something if you want this little tradition to continue.

OK, I'm not gonna write this again...

**Whidbey78** · 26th January 11, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Guys, quit talking about it, and MAKE it. If you have an opinon and a skill then quit jawing about it, make the bluidy thing and mail it to somebody.

Cajunscot if you think a quaich is the right thing, then go get a quaich. Mail it to me. I'll take some pictures of me and it and life in general and mail it to the next guy.

Whomever. Whatever. If not Cajunscot, then WHOEVER. Quit talking, and DO something if you want this little tradition to continue..

Well put. I'm done with the discussion. Tired of overthinking it. Hopefully someone will just send something out. I hope it comes together soon though.

**Downunder Kilt** · 26th January 11, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Guys, quit talking about it, and MAKE it. If you have an opinon and a skill then quit jawing about it, make the bluidy thing and mail it to somebody.

Cajunscot if you think a quaich is the right thing, then go get a quaich. Mail it to me. I'll take some pictures of me and it and life in general and mail it to the next guy.

Whomever. Whatever. If not Cajunscot, then WHOEVER. Quit talking, and DO something if you want this little tradition to continue..

Cheers Alan H. It's the way to go. If we try to do it by concensus it will end up like the tie. Jamie did it the right way i.e. it just appeared.

**Alan H** · 26th January 11, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

If we try to do it by concensus it will end up like the tie. Jamie did it the right way i.e. it just appeared.

Exactly.

**Nighthawk** · 26th January 11, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Guys, quit talking about it, and MAKE it. If you have an opinon and a skill then quit jawing about it, make the bluidy thing and mail it to somebody.

Cajunscot if you think a quaich is the right thing, then go get a quaich. Mail it to me. I'll take some pictures of me and it and life in general and mail it to the next guy. Here, I nominate Tartan Hiker to be the guy I mail it to. "it"...whatever "it I is.

Whomever. Whatever. If not Cajunscot, then whomever. Nighthawk, make your flask, or whatever. Quit TALKING, and DO something if you want this little tradition to continue.

OK, I'm not gonna write this again...

I may just have to do that! Why the heck didn't I think of that? You, sir, are brilliant. PM Ted with your mailing address and he'll send it to you second. Whatever ***IT*** is. I already told him that if I do this, it goes to him first. He's my bestest buddy here.

That, and I want pix with his cacti...

**Steve Ashton** · 26th January 11, 07:52 PM

ladies and Gentlemen.

I and the forum staff have been keeping an eye on all your suggestions and comments.

We think we have come up with a good idea. We just need a few more days to hammer out the details.

Please stay tuned. This will happen.