G'day from Downunder

**Hachiman** · 18th May 06, 03:09 AM

Hi folks!

In truth, I don't wear kilts - yet! However, I will be wearing one for my upcoming wedding (which is taking place in North Carolina, and not Australia as one might be excused for expecting). Since my parents don't have the finances to attend, I am wearing a Wallace tartan to honour my mother's family. My wife-to-be is taking my family name, thus honouring my father's family.

I'll also confess that I've been lurking on this site for a couple of weeks now, and I can't help but feel that if I enjoy the experience at my wedding (and why wouldn't I?!), I think kilts could become a solid feature of my wardrobe!

There! I think that takes care of the intro's, don't you?

cheers!

**ckelly327** · 18th May 06, 03:36 AM

Welcome, I'm sure you'll enjoy it here and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Everyone will expect pictures after the big day and honeymoon are over. (We are kind of nosey about what everyone else's kilts look like.)

**ozmeath** · 18th May 06, 03:56 AM

G'day Hachiman. Nice to have a fellow Aussie here and practically my neighbor! There's a few of us about here as you may have seen.
That's fantastic news that you'll be wearing the Wallace at your wedding. Are you having it made or do you have a family one in the wardrobe already? If you need extras or need to get a kilt made up talk to All Things Tartan in Booval (Ipswich, you may already know that being a Brizzy lad). They made my kilt and are a top lot down there.
Cheers,
Erin.

**Jerry** · 18th May 06, 03:58 AM

Welcome to the Xmarks addiction.

**Hachiman** · 18th May 06, 04:03 AM

Hey there, Ozmeath!

The folks at "all things tartan" are supplying me with my Wallace kilt - however I'm just renting it for the wedding.

I've been tempted by some of the 'discounted' BlackWatch kilts on X-bay, but with the wedding rapidly approaching, money's a tad on the tight side! I'm hoping that my first kilted experience will be positive (for me and my bride) and that kilts will steadily fill my wardrobe.

Has anyone had any experiences buying from xbay that they'd like to relate (good or bad)?

cheers!

**Mr. Kilt** · 18th May 06, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by Hachiman

Hey there, Ozmeath!

The folks at "all things tartan" are supplying me with my Wallace kilt - however I'm just renting it for the wedding.

I've been tempted by some of the 'discounted' BlackWatch kilts on X-bay, but with the wedding rapidly approaching, money's a tad on the tight side! I'm hoping that my first kilted experience will be positive (for me and my bride) and that kilts will steadily fill my wardrobe.

Has anyone had any experiences buying from xbay that they'd like to relate (good or bad)?

cheers!

First of all, welcome to the group and congrats on your upcoming wedding!

Secondly, one of the best deals around for inexpensive kilts are the Stillwater Standard models. You can buy them from their online shop, or from their Ebay sales. I have two kilts from them and I wear them all the time.

**mrpharr** · 18th May 06, 04:51 AM

Good to have you. I've got a buddy down in Sydney that i really need to visit. don't want to name drop BUT his father is a tennis ledgend in your country. If i head your way I'll let the Aussie Xmarks group know.
Cheers and Welcome,
steve

**Valencian Kilted** · 18th May 06, 04:56 AM

Welcome aboard from the other side of the planet! Bienvenido!!!

¡Salud!

T O N O

**ByDand** · 18th May 06, 05:12 AM

Welcome aboard from central Pennsylvania. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and post pictures!

**Scottish Chi** · 18th May 06, 05:50 AM

Welcome from the sunny Northeast coast of Florida.
I second the suggestion about the Stillwater kilts. I only have experience with the heavyweight and believe it to be a good value.

Cheers! Bill