X Markers Dressy Kilted Pictures

**JRB** · 23rd February 08, 11:20 AM

I like the red hose. You don't see those too often. You definitely have to have the right outfit to pull it off, though.

**thescot** · 24th February 08, 12:25 PM

Well, I can't claim to look good, but here we go:

The hose look kind of purple, but they're actually navy blue. And BTW, the kilt pin is a WW II vintage Gordon Highlanders' officers pin I just purchased.

**JS Sanders** · 24th February 08, 01:12 PM

Jim,
You cut a fine figure of a manly gentleman (as long as the hosiery are actually navy blue).

A great looking charcoal jacket & waistcoat.

Slainte,
steve

**Jock Scot** · 26th February 08, 12:18 PM

Not the best picture,but it may be the only digital one of me.Anyway, I would almost put this in the casual list as I had just been for a 5 mile stroll around the farm!

**BoldHighlander** · 27th February 08, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Not the best picture,but it may be the only digital one of me.Anyway, I would almost put this in the casual list as I had just been for a 5 mile stroll around the farm!

It's a good look Jock Scot!

And I've been looking for a decent crook maker, not the massed produced tourist tripe, but I'm having a hard time finding one on the web

**Jock Scot** · 28th February 08, 03:13 AM

Hello Terry,we call a "crook" a "cromach" in this part of the world.Stick making or stick dressing is quite a popular hobby in the UK and there are several quite serious competitions that take place during the year to gain various accollades.Stick making used to be almost the preserve of the Game Keepers,stalkers,sheepherds, etc.,that used to make the sticks during the dark winter months to earn a few extra pennies.Or,in my case, a very special 21st birthday gift.

I am surprised that you practical chaps have not caught the stick making bug,there are plenty of books,videos,DVDs on the subject.

**BoldHighlander** · 1st March 08, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Hello Terry,we call a "crook" a "cromach" in this part of the world.Stick making or stick dressing is quite a popular hobby in the UK and there are several quite serious competitions that take place during the year to gain various accollades.Stick making used to be almost the preserve of the Game Keepers,stalkers,sheepherds, etc.,that used to make the sticks during the dark winter months to earn a few extra pennies.Or,in my case, a very special 21st birthday gift.

I am surprised that you practical chaps have not caught the stick making bug,there are plenty of books,videos,DVDs on the subject.

Hello Jock Scot, I didn't want to hijack this thread so I've created a new one regarding the "cromach" over at:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/c...524#post500524

**rongoms** · 3rd March 08, 11:14 PM

That's Sam i'm wearin BTW....gen-u-ine cougar, glass eyes and all. wish i had a better picture of him. Sam was donated to the band many years ago. even most of the current regimental bands don't used real skins anymore. (comment on the nanny state resisted)

**BoldHighlander** · 5th March 08, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by rongoms

That's Sam i'm wearin BTW....gen-u-ine cougar, glass eyes and all. wish i had a better picture of him. Sam was donated to the band many years ago. even most of the current regimental bands don't used real skins anymore. (comment on the nanny state resisted)

Very cool Ron, & I think I recall seeing you play at the B'ham games now!

Will you be bringing Sam this year?