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Dae ye ken th' difference atween mick jagger an' a scotsman?

DarklingThrush — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:49:29 GMT

Mick Jagger sings, "Hey! You! Get offa my cloud!"

A scotsman yells, "hey! mcclood! gie offa mah ewe!"

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Kiltmaking question

Grey — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:38 GMT

I have started traditional kiltmaking. I've done several kilts but seem to have an ongoing problem that I'm hoping someone in this group can help me with.

The apron is supposed to flare from the hips to the knees so that it's wider at the bottom. This theoretically helps prevent the pleats from pulling open at the sides. My question is, how much of a flare should there be? I've tried making the apron as much as four inches wider at the bottom than at the hips, and on a couple of the kilts that still wasn't enough. I'm concerned that if I flare it TOO much, then the bottom of the apron will wrap around the sides and look unattractive.

Can anyone give me some advice?

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Scottish Renaissance Festival Promotion

Michael — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:19:02 GMT

We're promoting the June 20th event over Memorial weekend at the Santa Cruz Pacific Garden Mall. (noon to 4 pm) Obviously, we'll be in garb.

Innisfree will provide the fine Celtic music and Silvermaine will provide some amazing magic. Contact me if you're interested. Everyone who participates either day will be gatelisted for the event. If you participate both days, you can get a friend gatelisted.

This should be fun and I hope you will spare the time to join us.

Michael

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utilikilts 4 sale

Darren — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:18:29 GMT

I've lost too much weight to ever wear these again. I have three u-kilts; a black denim size 42s, a black mocker size 42m, and a night watch camo (discontinued) size 42m. All three a gently used, and in good shape. I'm asking $100 for the camo, and mocker, and $125 for the denim plus shipping. If interested you can e-mail me at celtic_dragon@cox.net or call me 702-286-6395. Darren

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Gay and Kilted

Shadarko — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:03:22 GMT

Howdy folks, I'm new to the tribe and wanted to say hello first off. Maybe someone can help me out on an issue I've had. Is there any gay kilt wearers or admirers in the group? I've been wearing kilts since sophmore year in high school and have always been told things like, "you're not gay, you're just an exentric artist type" and things like that. It's been from gay and straight folk,

I never contected my kilt wearing to my sexual orientation. Has any one else come up with this type of issue. Or if you're straight and a kilt wearer have you been called gay for it? the time my best friend who's straight wore my kilt, he was told he was gay. I'm getting confused on all of it. If anyone has any comments I'd be greatly appriated.

thanks all,
shads

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Kilts in the news (kilts as postal carriers' uniforms)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT

A Seattle postal worker is trying to get kilts added to the list of approved uniform options:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080807/ap_on_fe_st/odd_postal_kilt

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Anyone shopping for a big Utilikilts?

Grizzly — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:11:59 GMT

In case anyone's in the SF Bay Area and interested, I'm getting rid of an unworn black Workman Utilikilt I've never worn, and is now too big for me (56 L). I'd be happy to chat about it in personal email...

(And apologize if this sort of post is inappropriate for this forum...)

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kilt patterns for men

Pili — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:29:11 GMT

Does anyone know of a good kilt pattern for men? I want to make a kilt for my boyfriend (and my other male friends) as a present. Any leads?

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Dammit, enough with the crotchshots

stanton — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:53:36 GMT

This is not a porntribe. Nothing at all wrong with starting an up-kilt tribe, but that's not what this is. Please stop posting cockshots. A stiff breeze revealing the buns is one thing, but BOIIING! is not appropriate here.

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New Tribe "Kilts and Kiltwearers"

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:53:01 GMT

All are welcome, bring your friends and pictures. No censorship here.

Traditional Scottish (and north Irish) modern kilts, mediaeval great kilts and ladies' kilt-skirts, their wearers, their fans, and even their adaptors (e.g. to punk fashion). Utilikilt and other non-trad kilt fans are also welcome. There are no restrictions on pictures posted. No mystery as to what is worn under their kilts.

http://tribes.tribe.net/upyourkilt

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A new american kiltmaker

Corvus_Corax — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:36:33 GMT

At least to me, these folks are new on the scene AlphaKilts: http://www.alphakilts.com/ their retailer TKN : http://www.kiltednation.com/home.php?cat=87

I haven't bought one yet, but their kilts look promising. In particular, the Argyll and the Glasgow have Box Pleats, the pics look intriguing, different from any other kilts I know of...

I have no connection to AlphaKilts or The Kilted Nation, their retailer.

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kilt shops in London

daveu — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:03:28 GMT

Heading over to London in a couple weeks.
Any suggestions for a good kilt shop in and about London?
Good meaning:good quality, reasonable price, and
tolerant of Americans with no clan affiliation.

(Can't make it to Scotland for this trip, sigh).
Willing to just get measured, place the order,
and have it shipped when completed if needed.

Done mostly utilikilt up till now. Thinking about a good woolen
kilt for colder days.
No tartan preference. Would be fine with solid black.
Debating about getting the full kit (jacket, hose, etc.) or just another kilt.

thanks

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Faux-utilitkilts at Hot Topic

Qamar_al-Shefaa — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:30:00 GMT

I was at Hot Topic earlier today with my daughter and we spotted some utilitkilt style kilts there for the bargain price of around $50. She was all excited and wants to get one now.

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We need a couch in Scotland

Shawnda — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:43:26 GMT

theres two of us, both girls. will be in glasgow and or edinburgh from the 28th-31st of this month. need a place to stay. please let me know. thank you

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Utilikilts at Gay Pride

Gothalot — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:02:46 GMT

Okay folks Ill be at the Gay Pride fair giving my support at the UK booth. Come say hi to me and make me look good to the Utilikilt folk.

Im promoting kilt and gay freedom!

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Learn how to Highland Dance in that Kilt - Highland Dance for the fun of it!!!

elheran — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:28:35 GMT

Piedmont Scottish Highland Dance Classes
Piedmont, California, USA (Near Oakland)

http://www.piedmontadultschool.org/info.html

New session Starts Monday 18 June 2007
N917 Scottish Highland Dance, Beginning
Come and join a long-time Piedmont Tradition! Come learn the fundamentals of Scottish Highland Dance in this non-competitive class. Learn the Highland Fling, Shepherd's Crook, Strathspey & Reel, and other dances. Prior dance experience is unnecessary, but reasonably sound physical condition is required. Gain flexibility, muscle tone, aerobic endurance, and confidence in this fun, yet challenging class. Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to stretch on the floor (e.g., shorts with knee high socks, and/or tights/leggings). Dance (e.g., ballet) shoes or other soft-soled shoes without heels required. Recommend you bring your own water, mat or towel (Optional for floor stretching and join the fun! Pre-registration required and no late enrollment after the first night without instructor approval, Mon, 7:00-9:00 pm, Dance Studio PHS

N918 Scottish Highland Dance, Intermediate
Dancers comfortable with the Fling and Strathspey & Highland Reel are invited to participate in the next step in the Piedmont Highland Dance Tradition. Come learn dances of increasing difficulty (e.g., Lilt, "Johnny," Seann Truibhas, Sword, etc.), as well as build upon your experience and knowledge of the Fling and Reel. This is not a competition-oriented class, although dancers are encouraged to participate in Piedmont Highlanders' performances and ceilidhs (competition is an option with instructor approval). Textbook required ($17); other books are highly recommended. Recommend you bring your own water, mat or towel (Optional) for floor stretching and join the fun! Pre-registration required and no late enrollment after the first night without instructor approval.
Mon, 7:00-9:00 pm, Dance Studio PHS

N919 Scottish Highland Dance, Advanced
Dancers proficient in the Fling, Reel, Lilt, "Johnny," Seann Truibhas, and Sword are invited to take the next step in the Piedmont Highland Dance Tradition. Dancers hone their technique and theory, and learn new dances (e.g., Flora, Blue Bonnets, Scotch Measure, Earl, etc.) in this fun and challenging class. Students have the option of performing in Piedmont Highland Dance ceilidhs, as well as other functions, and may compete and/or take B.A.T.D. medal tests, with instructor approval. Textbook required ($17); other books highly recommended. Bring your own water, floor mat (optional), notebook, ghillies, textbook, and have a good time! Enrollment requires instructor approval.
Mon, 7:00-9:00 pm, Dance Studio PHS

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Anyone know how to find out what clan a family name belongs to?

Donald — Thu, 06 May 2004 05:37:58 GMT

I have been trying to find out what clan the family name Scripture belongs to with no luck anyone have any Ideas?

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Kilts on a Teacher's Budget

scottjoseph — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:38:46 GMT

I want a kilt but i don't have a great deal of $$$. Anyone have suggestions on where a man can turn to get his arse covered without breaking his wallet?

Aloha,
Scott Joseph

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Scottish troops must share scarce kilts

bigbird — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:38:57 GMT

Thought I would share this.

By BEN McCONVILLEMon Dec 18, 3:40 PM ET

Great Scot! A shortage of ceremonial kilts could leave thousands of soldiers without a stitch of plaid to wear as they parade to the skirl of the bagpipes.

Military officials said Monday that more than 5,000 Scottish soldiers are having to share their kilts because defense chiefs have not finalized a contract to buy enough of the garments to go around.

The men, who face regular tours of duty in south Iraq and Afghanistan, have just 320 kilts, or one for every 15 soldiers.

Combat troops wore the traditional Highland garb in battle as late as World War I, but now the plaid kilts are used in ceremonial uniform.

New kilts are needed for all Scottish soldiers following the August 2006 merger of centuries-old regiments into a single Royal Regiment of Scotland.

"A planned deployment of kilts will be agreed with the Royal Regiment of Scotland on a roll-out basis with ... the full program being completed by January 2008," a Ministry of Defense spokesman said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with government policy.

The Ministry of Defense has refused to say who has won the contract to supply the kilts; in the meantime, soldiers will have to share.

The 320 kilts provided so far have been supplied by Argyll Bagpipes and Kilts on a trial basis. The full contract is worth up to $1.95 million, taking two years to complete and will involve 15,000 yards of fabric.

"The kilt is psychologically important for the identity of Scottish soldiers," said Lt. Col. Willy Macnair, who served in the defunct Queen's Own Highlander regiment. "It may mean that some soldiers in this (new) regiment, by the time they leave, may never have worn it."

Scottish lawmakers and veterans had opposed the merger of the traditional regiments, which saw action in both world wars and the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa.

G

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MOD: Let's watch it with the nudie pics, OK?

stanton — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 02:33:01 GMT

I don't consider simple nudity to be sexual (or offensive), but boner pics and anything else outright sexual is likely to get this tribe reclassified as "Mature", i.e. porn, so chill out with that stuff please.

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Uber-traditional kilts

Morchu — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:29:56 GMT

Hello all,

I'm an avid kilt-wearer and enthusiast of the traditional great kilt and was wondering if any of you have come across someone who dyes, weaves, and sells/barters the wool for a full on traditional fileadh mor, a la late 17th century. I'm not a re-enactor or anything, but I am seriously interested in seeing what one of these original style garments would feel like - lanolin and everything. I mean, you'd have to use antique breed wool so as to get the right fibers, if you know what I mean. I have as close as one can get to this, basically a few yards of tartan plaid to belt on, but it's not the same with modern wool. I mean ... it's hardly water proof or even resistant.

My thanks in advance.

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Kilted rugby players

alaskaroy — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:47:04 GMT

OK, izzy sent this on the utilikilt yahoo group. It's pretty funny. NZ Maori rugby players, and Scots kilted rugby players.
Enjoy.
Roy

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8576753083980984148

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What about UtiliKilts

JediSushi — Tue, 23 May 2006 16:48:46 GMT

What about UtiliKilts...

The amazing US made all purpose UtiliKilt? (http://www.utilikilts.com/)

Discuss amongst your selves…

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I didn't even know there was an official Kilt Day!

ringsofun — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:04:16 GMT

It's today, Monday Sept 4. Put em on and wear with pride!
http://www.kiltday.com/

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New to Tribe!

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:34:55 GMT

Hello All! Just joined! My name is Heather, are there any McFarlane's out there?

p.s. Mahsati is my stage name.....

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Help Save Tara!

FyreChyld — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:57:12 GMT

Please help save Tara (Irelands most sacred place) by signing the worldwide petition at the link below and stop them from building the Motorway through Tara. All info is in the petition. Be sure to cut & paste this petition on all your Pagan groups & Forums. get your Covens & Groves to sign it. This is very important! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF THE GODS SIGN! Thank You!

http://www.petitiononline.com/hilltara/petition.html

go na Tiarna agus Bantiarn coill glas beannacht glas tu!
(Irish Gaelic for)
May the Lord and Lady of the Green Wood Bless you!

/|\ Gypsy /|\

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BOOTS

TODDROYALLCASPELL — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:50:25 GMT

I HOPE none of you wear your kilt with those little Scottish lacy fairy shoes. That just looks wrong. To wear a kilt and hang on to any shread of your masculinity you should avoid any other girly garmets. BOOTS MAN and the gnarlyer the better.

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kilt rentals in LA

miamaybe — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:13:59 GMT

Does anybody know of a place in Los Angeles or there abouts where one could try on/rent a dress kilt? A friend is getting married and I'm trying to help the guys in the wedding party find a place where they can see how they look in them first before taking the plunge (What man doesn't look good in a kilt?!)
Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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New Tribe: The Magical History Tour.

Planet-Doctor — Thu, 25 May 2006 08:17:47 GMT

Hi,

I created this new tribe because it seemed like a good place to allow discussion that didn't quite have a home in the faire, history, SCA or conventions tribes. The magical part is in the fact that we recreate pieces of history as if by magic.

So I am making this a thread posting because it seems the new format of the tribe cards makes it so that most people never see the listings.

tribes.tribe.net/magicalhistorytour

Whether your events and reenactments include magical influences or not, when an event really comes together and people forget that they are in the modern world for a while and immerse themselves in the experience, the event comes alive and the atmosphere is magical and full of possibilities and romance. That time, no matter how brief, is what so many live for, whether it is for themselves or to feel the power of helping others experience it.

This is a tribe for discussion of all aspects of historic re-enactment and re-creation as well as recreation. This includes medieval festivals, viking festivals, renaissance faires, pirates, buckskinner events, etc.

Historic fiction and fantasy are welcome as well.

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Sat 5.20 SoCal RenFaire - anyone? Bueller?

m_w — Thu, 18 May 2006 21:49:29 GMT

Would love to meet some good folk there.
I do have an extra ticket.
I shall be peace-tied...
and kilted.

http://www.renfair.com/socal/

~ Michael.
Non-Period Cel # avail. off-list for moderne logisticalle coordinatione.

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Celtic Festival at Maize Valley Farm (Near Cleveland)

Planet-Doctor — Thu, 04 May 2006 01:45:55 GMT

If anyone has not received word, there will be a Celtic Beltane
Festival of Spring at the Maize Valley Farm east of Hartville on May
13th. www.maizevalley.com will take to to their site and click on
events! Heavy Athletic Competition and tons of entertainment for the
whole family! Time is 10:00am to 5:00pm. Sponsored by the Scottish
American Society.

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Burns Night

steve888 — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 01:59:37 GMT

Just a reminder that the night of celebrating the birth of Scotland's favourite bard is fast approaching - Jan 25... pipe the haggis, etc... and have a good time, one and all...

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Wear your kilt to work April 6th

peter_shipley — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:00:51 GMT

The Glenlivet kicks off its annual fundraising campaign by challenging men everywhere to wear kilts ....

http://www.theglenlivet.com/society/events/kilt_about.php

hummmm....

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2" wide kilt belts but pliable to use while bending over for work

rick — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:52:55 GMT

just got a UK for xmas and am looking for a wide (2"-2 1/2") belt that is pliable enough on the horizontal plane to use in my work as a massage therapist. would love to have one that has celtic tooling, i.e. knotwork, dragon etc.

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Kilts in Bali

steve888 — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 11:52:04 GMT

Hi kilt lovers,

I was in Bali a couple of weekends ago and wore my Utilikilt all weekend and I swear they must never have seen a kilt before... it was a riot... although I did get jack of it after two days of people falling over laughing and shouting at me in the street!

Quite a few Balinese men wear sarongs, so I thought they'd be more cool with it, but many, many Balinese wanted to tell me that they had never seen anything like it!

[then I flew to Darwin (Australia) and toured Kakadu national park for 4 days. It is the early wet season so about 36 C and 100% humidity.... great weather for the canvas kilt!]

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Resizing a kilt?

creech — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 23:02:39 GMT

So I purchased a kilt at the folsom St. Fair this summer and since when from a size 44 to a size 38 (go atkins...) I'd like to get this kilt adjusted for my new smaller size. Anyone know a place in the SF bay area that will resize a kilt?

It's similar to a utilikilt, but made by a different company, who was out of arizona I believe. I wish I remembered who it was, but I don't.

-Creech

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Newbie

Phil — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:08:48 GMT

Greetings. I'm a newbie here. My name is Phil and I make most of my own kilts, though I own a few utilikilts as well. I try to wear them as often as I can, which isn't too hard now that I have more kilts than trousers. If anyone needs a kilt made for them, I just put up my own website, so feel free to pay me a visit.
http://kiltedviking.bravehost.com/

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Great tribe. Just joined.

photodawg — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:43:06 GMT

Just ordered a utilikilt workman this morning. I'm learning alot about wearing a kilt from you'all. Now just have to get up the courage to really wear it out when it finally arrives. That will be the next big hurtle. Take care.

KC

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Utilikilts in SF

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 22:35:06 GMT

Does anyone know of a retailer in SF?

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talking the boy into it...

Ambilis — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:27:34 GMT

Anyone have any suggestions on how to convince a man to wear a kilt? Surprisingly he's Irish. whats a girl to do?

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Who is he?

astridlbailey7 — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 21:16:47 GMT

OMG! Who is that man in the main photo? Where is that man in the main photo? Can have my bags packed in half a minute! :)

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A little help

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:41:07 GMT

Does anyone know of a palce or person that can make a leather jacobite waistcoat? I tried Hector and Russell here in SF but the place they use in Scotland is out of business.

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New to this tribe

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 08:46:48 GMT

Hi all,
I'm new to this tribe and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is John and the kilt I wear is the district tartan of Angus.

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kilted minneapolis?

Alex — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 14:09:33 GMT

anybody out there from the minneapolis/st. paul area open to converging upon a bar some night?

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QUESTIONS ABOUT KILT WEARING

Splitsack — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:29:55 GMT

1. NOW Is it commonplace not to wear anything under the Kilt?

2. If anything is worn under the Kilt is the garment of preference a JOCKSTRAP?

3. Was the Sparon designed to hide an erection since back then and even today Men wore nothing under the Kilt?

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great kilts?

donnchad — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 18:41:30 GMT

I'm loking for tartan to buy by the yard for a great kilt.Any one in the tribe know where to get tartan by the yard.

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kilt cleaning

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 18:30:33 GMT

I don’t want to take my kilt to a dry cleaner again. Do any of you wash your own. If so how do you block the pleats?

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Formal kilt wear

mscatastrophe — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:11:20 GMT

Attended a wedding this weekend where the men in the bridal party wore formal kilts, jackets, and shoes. Very attractive. Apparently they were able to rent them online! Also, they weren't quite sure how to wear the kilts, so the piper for the wedding had to clue them in. :)

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Hello

Carol — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 05:16:02 GMT

Wanted to introduce myself, I sold Kilts and accessories for seven years.
Any questions you may have regarding kilts, tartans, clan crests how to wear, etc. I can help with.
I notice a few people are unsure about family names and tartans.
First, my Granny always said, "wear what you like, chances are you are related to them anyway." but I understand why people still want to wear their family tartan.
The difference between a plaid and a tartan is, a plaid is a bunch of stripes woven together in a pleasing manner, a tartan is a set number of colors and are registered with the Court of the Lord Lyons, the overseeing body of all things Clan related.
A really great resource is "Tartan For Me" by Philip D. Smith.
Not all families have tartans and most of the ones that you see now are fairly modern, having only been registered in the last 50 years or so.
Some tartans registered are not made by the woolen mills because of lack of demand but if there is a tartan registered and you want it made, there are mills that will make them if you order a reasonable minimum and it will cost a few dollars more per yard.
Forgive me if any of this has been covered before.
C

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Modern, Hunting or Weathered

Carol — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 15:02:08 GMT

For those who are unsure what the difference is:
Modern is the colors of the tartan, all bright and beautiful.
Hunting is more earth tone colors.... because you could wear it hunting, it wuld blend into the surrounding landscape.
Weathered can be either the Hunting or Modern colors, it is just a much more toned down color, as it would be if the tartan was older or "weathered" .

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length question

himynameisthor — Mon, 23 May 2005 06:50:09 GMT

i've made a half dozen kilts for myself, mostly copying the utilikilt design *yoink* i'm a patent violater =]

but i've got a problem, if i make the kilt the right length, middle knee (22.5" for me), my package rests on the furniture. but if i make it long enough so that i'm not resting my balls in unfriendly places, the kilt is so long it feels like i'm wearing a dress.

has anybody else experienced this, and could tell me how to fix it? or do i just have an enormous ass that's hogging all the length?

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Hello...

astridlbailey7 — Sat, 28 May 2005 04:23:40 GMT

I have always loved Scotland...One day I very much hope to visit. I must admit though, that my primary reason for joining this particular Tribe is that I think there is nothing sexier than a man in a kilt.....

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Ciamar a tha sibh?

birminghambagpiper — Wed, 25 May 2005 14:15:44 GMT

Greetings everyone! I am new to this tribe and just wanted to say hello! I am a piper from Birmingham, Alabama and I am the Pipe Major of Heritage Pipes & Drums of Birmingham, Alabama, and being a professional piper, I spend a good bit of time in my kilt. Great to see there are so many other kiltwearers about! If anyone is interested, please visit my pipe band's tribe at hpd-pipeband.tribe.net. Thanks and I look forward to much kilted converstion! All the best! Cheers!

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Utilikilts on Ebay

Hotsauce — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 15:54:52 GMT

Hope nobody minds the blatant self promotion.
I've just put three kilts up for auction, for those who are interested
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8302786102
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8302789660
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8302790122

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Utilikilt at Woodstock '94

Sasquatch — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 03:46:48 GMT

How long have utilikilts been around anyway?

I've got a big book I bought recently called Hippie by Barry Miles. A fairly complete history of the 60's counterculture.

On page 377 are two pictures from Woodstock '94. In the lower one folks are getting down in the mud from the broken sewage lines (eww). At the far right is a thoroughly mud covered fellow wearing what appears to be a utilikilt complete with saddlebag pockets.

Anyone else have the book who can second this sighting?

Sasquatch

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this past weekend

tiffany — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 14:53:29 GMT

so every year my family and i walk the mini heart marathon here in downtown cincinnati. this year my grandma came up to me before it started and was like "guy in a kilt...come here!" so i did and what did my wondering eyes should appear but one gorgeous man in a wee lil kilt....AMEN! lol so i walked right up to him and was like "excuse me,i just had to tell you (pointing to his appareal) that's hot!" at which point he blushed and replied "someone had to do it." to which i say to him ...wherever he may be....AMEN BROTHER!

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Utili-Kilts

eric_c — Fri, 19 Mar 2004 17:26:33 GMT

They're cool & all and I would love to have a few of 'em... but DAMN, they're expensive! Typically start at over $100 a piece and nearly $200 for one with the "accessories" like external pockets and stuff.

Any other options for the more budget-conscious wanna-be kilt wearers?

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Inconsistent Tartans

88Esq — Wed, 05 May 2004 07:58:03 GMT

I've gone to a bunch of different internet sites for tartans, and their information is often conflicting.
Does anyone have a proper resource that I could take a look at?
(Trying to find the Craig clan, which shouldn't be too hard)

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New Admirer

Sat, 19 Feb 2005 23:56:21 GMT

To all the guys who are cool enough to wear a kilt, my heartfelt thanks. You are gorgeous.

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Irish Kilt Society(formerly club)

Sean — Sun, 06 Mar 2005 14:16:25 GMT

Ye might like to visit our website at http://www.somebody.to/irishkiltclub.htm
We are holding an event in Dublin on March 12th if anyones interested in coming please email us.

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Calaveras Celtic Festival!?!?!?

DEUS — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:29:50 GMT

Will any body be attending the Calaveras Celtic Festival this year?

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Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Music Festival

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 13:34:19 GMT

All the Info: www.eohebrides.com/events/index.cfm

It's at the Valley Forge Convention Center outside of Philly and runs this weekend (Feb 18-20).

The doors open at 930 and it runs till 11:30 at night! (that's A LOT of Celtic partying). . . Yes there IS BEER at this festival and best of all it's ALL INDOORS! There's going to be scottish and irish vendors, a whisky tasting, food and of course TONS of celtic music.

$20 per day is what the admission is and I plan to stay all freaking day on Saturday!

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Sporran and belt suggestions?

eeeee — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:17:36 GMT

I've been going without on my ebay'ed kilt. Is there a reasonable value sporran out there, I'd rather have simple than furry :)

E.

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Irish Gaelic Tribe

FyreChyld — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:09:27 GMT

Come learn gaelic. If you speak it, come teach it. http://slainte.tribe.net/

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New tribe: Highland Dance

douglas — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:30:31 GMT

If you're a Dancer or just interested in it, please join!

swordkickers.tribe.net/

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Rawkin the kilt!

mscatastrophe — Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:16:47 GMT

Recently spent a vacation down in Orlando and had my first-ever visit to EPCOT. As part of the whole "world" theme, they have different "countries" that you can visit and engage in consumerist activities such as shopping, boozing, and eating. As were passing through "Scotland," there was a pop/rock band, doing a sort of Big Country kinda thing, and all the musicians were wearing kilts. And the accompanying shoe of choice was....wait for it!...Doc Martens!

The funniest thing was the amplified bagpiper was about 6'3" and the lead guitarist next to him was about 5'7".

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"not properly adjusted for decency"

sfslim — Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:32:12 GMT

http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/14606176

Photo in gallery here.

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Inappropriate kilt usage documented

mscatastrophe — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:41:23 GMT

I know I'm a weird girl. I happen to like Udo Kier, the German cult actor. The only reason I even attempted watching "Barb Wire" was for Udo (sorry, guys, I'm just not into Pam Anderson that much). Once I found his official website, I was a bit befuddled to find this photo of him in a kilt.

http://www.udokier.de/imgs/udokier094.jpg

Huh?

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New here

overhere — Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:18:45 GMT

Bought my first kilt (Utilty)
at the last Woodland Scottish
games and love it. Then introduced
to pleating 10 yards at the Navato
Rein fair, and looking for more yardage.

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david beckham

tiffany — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 05:19:03 GMT

i would love to see david beckham in a kilt...wow its cold shower time for me ;)hehe

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kiltsrus

cman — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 21:11:38 GMT

www.kilt2.com

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Picture this

mrman — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:27:10 GMT

I've added some new pictures of men in kilts that inspire me. Enjoy.

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New Scot site

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:29:41 GMT

Our new Scottish pages will start being populated with Scot-Info soon, but come check out what we have so far (although all under construction). Let me know what you think!

www.blackfoxdesigns.com/scot/

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Laid to rest

fayme — Sat, 12 Jun 2004 03:17:44 GMT

They just laid our 40th President to rest at Sunset to the tune of Amazing Grace being played by a lone piper in red tartan.

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Kilt Patterns

88Esq — Mon, 03 May 2004 09:29:41 GMT

Does anyone know of a place that sells the patterns to make a kilt? I think the next time I go to SE Asia I'm going to have one made over there, as tailoring and cloth are super cheap.

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fairhill scottish highland games this weekend

Wed, 12 May 2004 20:49:04 GMT

http://www.fairhillscottishgames.org/

Big highland games with band competition. . . In Maryland, Just over the Delaware line. . . WE'll be there!

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Mountain Kilt

dodger — Wed, 12 May 2004 16:36:53 GMT

Mountain Hardwear now has a hiking kilt. Their stuff is SUPER high quality. WOO! HOO!

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/www/action/catalog/DisplayStyle?id=39

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G.I. MacJoe

cathyn — Mon, 03 May 2004 18:54:24 GMT

Lookee! A pattern online to make a kilt for your G.I. Joe!

http://www.leviathanstudios.com/figures/macjoe/patterns.html

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band kilts

Andrew — Sun, 11 Jan 2004 08:43:49 GMT

who here started wearing a kilt cause you were 12 and in a junior band and you played drums?
anyone?
I did....
that's why i still do, and, well, here I am a grade 1 and still wondering how the hell I got into this...
-Fin

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Kilts lost to house fire

sfslim — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:52:45 GMT

The horror!

So last week the live/work space that I and several other artists called home pretty much burnt to the ground. Though the fire began in the shop area, it quickly spread to the house, and my room in particular wound up gutted.

Upon returning home my thoughts went immediately to the safety of my friends and family. By the time that I had learned that everyone was okay, my mind had already reflexively begun the process of cataloging everything that had been lost. Topping this list were, sadly, all four of my beloved Utilikilts, including the black leather one that I blew a couple of months of rent money on last spring, when they first went on sale.

Ah well. As an anarchist buddhist punk and a long-time burner, I'm pretty used to the concepts of impermanence and detachment. But dayum! These were my beloved UK's! The coming days. weeks and months are going to be esepcially cold without them.

So, my fellow Utiliclan bretheren, please raise a glass (or shed a tear) for me, and remember: ALWAYS WEAR A KILT! (That way you'll at least save one of them in a disaster.)

- Slim (aka Aaron Muszalski)

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i <3 this tribe

tiffany — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:34:00 GMT

guys in kilts are sexxy!:)

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Explain it to me!

mscatastrophe — Fri, 31 Oct 2003 02:56:21 GMT

Why do I soooooo dig guys wearing kilts? I suppose I could blame it on my genetic heritage (being almost entirely of Scottish extraction), but I just think it's dead sexy. But only with boots, not with those awful Tevas or Birkenstocks you see in some of the photos on the Utilikilts gallery. Bleeeeeech!
-Cat

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Sacramento Valley Games

skirblah — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:59:32 GMT

Just a quick note to those of you in Northern California: The Sacramento Valley Games and Gathering will be this upcoming weekend in Woodland, CA. This has been a favourite festival of mine for years, and I highly recommend attending if you're in the area.
For more info, visit http://www.saccaledonian.org/

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Tartan Day

bataleigh — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 13:59:09 GMT

Does anyone have big plans for National Tartan Day tomorrow?
www.nationaltartanday.com
I plan on donning my kilt (I'm one of those evil girlies who owns a real kilt...hahaha), which is no big deal considering I wear it 2-3 times a week. No big plans for me, though...not too many other Scots around here... :o(

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Women in kilts

Mojave66 — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:04:47 GMT

I'm curious-- how to the men in kilts feel about women in kilts? I've seen plenty of women in them, even in official regiments, and I've worn one myself as a Drum Major and member of the Stewart clan. However, I've had mixed reactions, oddly enough from people who aren't Scottish but have talked to their one Scots buddy back in '78 who got apoplectic at the idea.

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The kilt "bible"

stanton — Fri, 24 Oct 2003 23:39:11 GMT

The one book you need is "So You're Going to Wear the Kilt" by J.C. Thompson. Indespensible guide to proper Scottish attire. Unfortunately out of print (or so says Amazon), but used copies pop up every so often.

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Need help

Fri, 06 Feb 2004 01:14:33 GMT

I plan on getting married next year(2005) but i need help finding the proper clothes for a TRADITIONAL Irish wedding. The kilts with the formal coats are very nice but i would like something more historic. I also plan on having my wedding on Irish New Year aka Halloween. If you can help please email me or im me asap. TY!
Lisa

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FORGET THIS TALKING!

likethegoddess — Thu, 06 Nov 2003 17:07:30 GMT

More pictures please! ;)

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SF-area kiltmaker

stanton — Fri, 24 Oct 2003 23:41:51 GMT

I can highly recommend Celtic Craft Centre, on Columbus near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. They'll even do custom tartans at no or minimal extra expense, and really bend over backwards for you. The kilts and sporrans are made in Scotland by long-time professionals, and the prices are quite reasonable (compared to other kiltmakers, I mean. As well all know, kilts are expensive since they're hand-tailored.)

Just call ahead of time if you are going down there. They are often out-of-town on short notice for Scottish games events and other functions, and I believe the are closed Mon., or Sun. and Mon., I forget.

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Burn's Night this weekend.

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 21:02:56 GMT

...so don't forget!

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new and seaking my tartan

Red — Tue, 28 Oct 2003 04:34:15 GMT

Hi All,
as you can tell I am new here and want to find out how to discover what my colors are adn what clan I am from so I can get my family kilt. Any ideas please?
Thanks

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