Highlanders

[Malamute]

You may want to know that the Jacobean garment is not actually a kilt - but a Feidhlidh Mór (if my spelling is correct - a 'great wrapping' or a 'belted plaid').

The modern kilt (as it was re-invented by Her Imperial Majesty) is suspended from the waist with a separate shoulder-plaid, whereas the original garment is in one piece. I have one. 

I was very tempted to get a full MacDonald pattern (no, not the yellow/red one...) tartan on our honeymoon trip to Scotland last year to celebrate my 1/16th Scottish heritage. I went with a Tweed jacked and a yellow moleskin waistcoat and a pair of brogues instead. I suppose I look like a twit in either getup.

Come, come my good man, I would venture to think you looked rather resplendent in the said outfit. The very picture of a modern English gentleman...Even though you are a Swede...

[JollyBob]

When I think about how old I am getting, and stare mournfully into my beer reminiscing about my lost youth, I am always cheered up by the thought that I am now old enough to not look stupid in tweed.

I must see about getting some, really.

And kudos to Hammers, yellow waistcoat with tweeds, mmm-hmm, just right. 

[Gluteus Maximus]

When I think about how old I am getting, and stare mournfully into my beer reminiscing about my lost youth, I am always cheered up by the thought that I am now old enough to not look stupid in tweed.

I must see about getting some, really.

And kudos to Hammers, yellow waistcoat with tweeds, mmm-hmm, just right. 

Ah yes, tweed and brown brogues, maybe with a flat cap. That lot could go on my birthday list, although Mrs Maximus would have a heart attack after getting used to seeing me in Firefly and Rammstein t-shirts all the time 

[Hammers]

...maybe with a flat cap.

I forgot, I got on of those on Skye. An Irish one though, but that seems ... just right.

[Malamute]

...maybe with a flat cap.

I forgot, I got on of those on Skye. An Irish one though, but that seems ... just right.

Marvellous, Now I will now who to look for at the airport

[Gluteus Maximus]

...maybe with a flat cap.

I forgot, I got on of those on Skye. An Irish one though, but that seems ... just right.

Marvellous, Now I will now who to look for at the airport

Be sure to take your digi camera. I can't wait to see the pics 

[Malamute]

...maybe with a flat cap.

I forgot, I got on of those on Skye. An Irish one though, but that seems ... just right.

Marvellous, Now I will now who to look for at the airport

Be sure to take your digi camera. I can't wait to see the pics 

No need I've already found footage of him...

[Gluteus Maximus]

 

Hammers will now be known as "Ralph"

[JollyBob]

Or would this be nearer the mark?

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=3349.0

 

[Malamute]

Or would this be nearer the mark?

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=3349.0

 

How about we combine the two:

Henceforth Hammershield will be known as Ralph Bumbershoot

[Gluteus Maximus]

How about we combine the two:

Henceforth Hammershield will be known as Ralph Bumbershoot

What a great name for a Victorian explorer!

We're only joking, by the way, Hammers old chap. Hope your not offended.

I'm sure you look splendid in your "posh" clothes.

[Malamute]

How about we combine the two:

Henceforth Hammershield will be known as Ralph Bumbershoot

What a great name for a Victorian explorer!

We're only joking, by the way, Hammers old chap. Hope your not offended.

I'm sure you look splendid in your "posh" clothes.

Who said anything about joking. We are deadly serious...

[Rhoderic]

You know, Hammers does have one of those really posh, aristo Swedish surnames...

I come from something slightly akin to an aristo background as well (Finland-Swedes) but you wouldn't believe it if you saw me.

[Gluteus Maximus]

How about we combine the two:

Henceforth Hammershield will be known as Ralph Bumbershoot

What a great name for a Victorian explorer!

We're only joking, by the way, Hammers old chap. Hope your not offended.

I'm sure you look splendid in your "posh" clothes.

Who said anything about joking. We are deadly serious...

Well, if he turns up with a 12-bore, don't say I didn't warn you.......

[Hammers]

You know, Hammers does have one of those really posh, aristo Swedish surnames...

I come from something slightly akin to an aristo background as well (Finland-Swedes) but you wouldn't believe it if you saw me.

Rhod is to me what Igor is to Baron Frankenstein.