Kilt glasses, kilt watches, kilt pens, kilt cars

[azwildcat96]

I used to really like Jags, but then they were bought by Ford and I think they look too much like a Taurus sedan.

[Zardoz]

now I'm all worried Do these glasses make my kilt look big?

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

now I'm all worried Do these glasses make my kilt look big?

What glasses? The other "accessory" your wearing on your right arm distracted me!

[Zardoz]

What glasses? The other "accessory" your wearing on your right arm distracted me!

See, that's one of my fashion bylaws; stand next to the right people and nobody gives a damn what you look like!

FYI: that shot is from the recent ApolloCon Sci Fi convention in Houston, the accessory in question is my friend the lovely and talented Austin based author, artist, musician, media critic, etc...and all around sweetheart, Gabrielle Faust. http://www.gabriellefaust.com/

[saxandpipes]

I used to really like Jags, but then they were bought by Ford and I think they look too much like a Taurus sedan.

Ford doesn't own them anymore, and I'm not sure what cars you're referring to but I think that throughout Ford's ownership Jaguar maintained much of their original character. I think since the days of British Leyland Jags have seen generally successful times.

Anyway, my ultimate kilt-car would be a mk 2 Jag!

Cheers,

Michael

[sydnie7]

Ford doesn't own them anymore, and I'm not sure what cars you're referring to but I think that throughout Ford's ownership Jaguar maintained much of their original character. I think since the days of British Leyland Jags have seen generally successful times.

Anyway, my ultimate kilt-car would be a mk 2 Jag!

Cheers,

Michael

Totally OT, but he's probably referring to the late and unlamented X-Type which shared components with the European Ford Mondeo. From Wiki:

In 2008, Jaguar director of design Ian Callum said that, despite management denials at the time, the slow-selling X-Type “was essentially designed in Detroit and presented as close to a fait accompli to reluctant designers and engineers at Jaguar's Whitley design centre."

REAL Jags rule!

[saxandpipes]

Totally OT, but he's probably referring to the late and unlamented X-Type which shared components with the European Ford Mondeo. From Wiki:

In 2008, Jaguar director of design Ian Callum said that, despite management denials at the time, the slow-selling X-Type “was essentially designed in Detroit and presented as close to a fait accompli to reluctant designers and engineers at Jaguar's Whitley design centre."

REAL Jags rule!

Indeed... The x type. I had conveniently erased that mildly embarrassing episode from my "history" of Jaguar, a company that is undoubtedly my favourite... At least that which, funnily enough along with Ford and Alfa Romeo, is the car company with the most models counting among my favourites. (mark 2, xk 120, xj220!, E type, C type!, even the xjs and xk8s...among others). Although, I have to say that I don't hate the new x type as much as the new s type...

Cheers,

Michael

[azwildcat96]

REAL Jags rule!

Yes they do. Growing up as a kid my father had an XJ12. It broke my heart when, as others' elaborated, they designed the X Type in Detroit. I just remember pulling up behind a car, thinking it was a Ford, and then seeing the Jag emblem. I was not aware that things had changed. Goood to know.

[Highlander31]

Seems to me that the appropriate kilt car would be a Jaguar. XK-120 to E-series. Or a Land Rover.

I couldn't agree more. I have a '64 Series IIA 109 station wagon w/safari top. Goes well with my kilt (also mud, the beach and campfires.) However, when it comes to going out, my wife prefers we take her Discovery with its heated seats and dual heater controls (in a Series truck, dual heater controls means two blankets .)

[Bugbear]

I use a pocket watch. I remember looking at my grandfather's pocket watches and wanting one when I was a little kid, though he had already passed away.

I also remember being constantly ridiculed in jr high by a computer teacher for using a analog pocket watch, instead of a digital watch.
That's just the way it is, MacLowlife...