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    Posted: 2/13/05 at 6:24am

Okay, please forgive me if this seems a trite question.

I have never thrown before at a heavy events.  I am not a rich man (I am a pastor who works with homeless and mentally ill - just a suggestion, but if you want to be a millionaire - don't go into this line of work). 

Therefore, without a lot of money - can I get away with a sports kilt - or will I be terribly mocked - stripped of my ancestry - and be forced to eat haggis?  (Actually, I don't mind haggis).

Please be gentle in your response.  Thanks

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Sport kilts are fine. Many, many compete in them.
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Well, as a pastor also I have competed in a Sport kilt. I wasn't stripped of my ancestry or anything, only the Kilt. It was waving in the OKlahoma breeze on the tines of my pitchfork like some kind of really sad celtic flag. Pretty much everybody laughed and some writer even wrote it up for all eternity....so sad.
    I still wear it, I just tuck things in better before the throw. Maybe we can throw together sometime. Where you from? Western MO for me.

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www.sportkilt.com

 

cheap



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That's the second time I've heard about a sports kilt coming off during a sheaf toss.  Dave Carl from Michigan also shared his story about his mishap.

Daryl, I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  I'm trying to catch up to you - on my third child right now.

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Originally posted by Cameron Cameron wrote:

That's the second time I've heard about a sports kilt coming off during a sheaf toss.  Dave Carl from Michigan also shared his story about his mishap.

I'm surprized that happen to him... The kilt on my 5 year old dress up doll are bigger then Dave Carl's mini skirt

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Geez how many pastors are in this sport anyway?  I kind of work with the mentally ill... I call them senior high students.
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AMEN TO THAT BROTHER!!!!!
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See this is something that has been lost in the last few years. more people not giving a shit about the history and culture. Too many washed up TandF guys and powerlifters.

If you want to throw, buy a REAL friggin kilt like most of us have, Wear the hose and flashings.

Thank God Kevin Henderson is becomeing that tight with KC (Yeah no hose or flashings, you won't throw.)

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While I compete in a real kilt, a casual McBain, and have a dress McBain kilt, I do not see a problem with people wearing sport kilts. Some people can not afford to get a full fledged kilt right away. It would be a shame for them not to join us on the field just because they did not have a "proper" kilt and can only afford a sport kilt. We should not be as closed minded and so tight on the rules as the pipers or we will get the piper attitude (this coming from a former band piper).
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  How about the potential throwers that don't want to spend that kind of money just to see if they are going to be competitive?I have no problem with wearing a kilt to compete,that's part of the tradition.I personally don't own a three or four hundred dollar suit,so it's not logical for me to spend the same on an article of clothing that I'm going to throw weights and cabers in.As far as catching my SPORTKILT with the sheaf fork,I try always to chuck it with the wind in my face,too many children around.
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Originally posted by McBain1975 McBain1975 wrote:

We should not be as closed minded and so tight on the rules as the pipers or we will get the piper attitude (this coming from a former band piper).

 

now that answered my question...

I competed in a sportkilt once or twice then went into a traditional kilt.. I think if you compete in a traditional game you should throw with a traditional kilt..

and THROW traditionally to.. NO SPINNING FOR HEIGHT!!

said my .02 now i'm done

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Wow....

 

That said, being a pastor must be a great job, the money of course isn't great, but really, who cares.

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If we are going to start mandating that we all throw in traditional kilts, fine, let's throw in the entire  garb. I expect to see you out there in brouges, thick hose, flashes, kilt pin, leather or fur sporran, kilt belt, white shirt, black tie, kilt jacket and maybe the fly plaid. One more thing....no shorts under the kilt, LET'S GET TRADITIONAL TO THE MAX.

I could also point out that the tartan and kilt as we know it today was invented by an Englishman in the early 1800s.

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Originally posted by McBain1975 McBain1975 wrote:

 One more thing....no shorts under the kilt, LET'S GET TRADITIONAL TO THE MAX.

 

Spandex out also?

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Originally posted by McBain1975 McBain1975 wrote:

I could also point out that the tartan and kilt as we know it today was invented by an Englishman in the early 1800s.

Cheers.

 

only a english lovein scot would meantion that... U are a disgrace to the MacBain clan

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Cameron,

I might be able to make it a little more affordable for you. My wife ordered me a sport kilt in the clergy tartan no less and it was delivered in the wrong size. If you are interested I can sell it to you at a deep discount. It is an XL and has never been worn. PM or Email me if you want a picture and are interested.

stevensantoli@yahoo.com

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Thanks for the offer McSantoli - I just ordered a sport kilt today with a matching one for my infant son.  I may take you up on the offer later though.  What is a clergy tartan?

And if someone has a problem with me wearing a sport kilt - so be it.  I'm not trying to diss (diss - do they still say "diss") either the culture or history.  I'm proud to be of Scottish descent (1/2 Scot, 1/2 Irish) - and not willing to part with too much money.

thanks for all your replies - except for yours Snider (I think you are showing too much interest in Dave Carl's kilt  - maybe you should talk more to that porn star)

Jason Pauli - I've worked with Senior High and Mentally Ill - the only difference is that my folks can take medicine to stop acting out - by the way - it looks like the pastors in this sport also are very fertile



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While we are on the tradition bug we should get rid of all non-scot throwers! That is right you should have to throw in a traditional outfit, no undies and be full blooded Scotish...If it's not scottish it's crap.

How many of us would be left if that happened? I would be out for two reasons I am FBI (full blooded italian) and I am a "washed up TandF guy!!!!

PS - I think those washed up TandF guys are some of the best in the game!

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Who cares if you wear a Sports Kilt! You're still wearing a kilt. You've also showed that you're really proud of your Scottish heritage because you said that you are not willing to part with too much money. If that isn't a Scot talking I've never heard one then.
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I don't come to play dress up. 
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Originally posted by Silverback Silverback wrote:

I don't come to play dress up. 

 

I know.. your late to the field and have a twinkie in your hand.. But i bet you look pretty damn sexy when you do

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There it is again Snider - making comments about guys looking sexy in kilts - please, please call that porn star.
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Originally posted by Cameron Cameron wrote:

thanks for all your replies - except for yours Snider (I think you are showing too much interest in Dave Carl's kilt  - maybe you should talk more to that porn star)

 

Spoke with the Pornstar the other day... She going to meet me in chicago again... Maybe I see a long night in my future. Maybe I'll take this opportunity ...as a try out for my new career move

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Originally posted by Cameron Cameron wrote:

There it is again Snider - making comments about guys looking sexy in kilts - please, please call that porn star.

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I have been outed.

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Originally posted by Silverback Silverback wrote:

I have been outed.

 

LMAO..

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Brian,

Every now and then someone mentions tradition here.  If you're for tradition then you should know that "traditionally" there were no amateur classes.  If you are a pro that's good.  It's one less amateur for Valenti to hate.

And please don't tell me you're all for real kilts and you bought yours off a rack.  That's way too non-traditional.

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If you have somone in the family that sews, you can get a kilt pattern at the fabric store and I see one all the time (when you search "Highland Games") on Ebay. The fabric store usually has plenty of tartan "Suiting" or Poly blends that you can use and you can usually find something on sale. Stay away from flannel or print plaids and cottons as the shrinkage will not flatter the pleats.Good Luck.

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Originally posted by Jason Pauli Jason Pauli wrote:

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I think it only fitting that you bequeath that Freddie Mercury belt to Valenti.  Then, if he grew the moustach........i can see the sponsors coming already.....



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