Monday, March 18, 2013

Sporran

"If You've Got the Knees, We've Got the Kilts" was a motto of the Wooster College of Ohio Band a few years back. I've got a poster near my cluttered desk to prove it.  The sporran is a small leather or fur pouch worn at the front of the kilt in the traditional dress of men of the Scottish Highlands. Lots of kilts and and sporrans were about yesterday as pipe bands marched in the city's St. Patrick's Day parade and visited local pubs after the formal festivities. Did I tell you that I now am in possession of two kilts? I picked up a second on my sojourn to Florida last month. This one is a true kilt that even has some sort of rodent's paw as a pin. A pal at work, who is from Ireland and just became a US citizen a few weeks back, told me it has some significance to Irish kilt wearers. I'm doing a bit of research on this right now.
By the way, if you are always looking for something to celebrate, mark April 6, 2013 on your calendar.
It's National Tartan Day.
Might I be brave and wear a kilt to work?
You never know with me.
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I dare ya! I double dare ya. No, I double dog dare ya.

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  2. brattcatMarch 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    well, bird, you've definitely "got the knees"...

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  3. Library JewelMarch 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I learned new things! Your knees would be chilly here today...more snow is falling!

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  4. KateMarch 18, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    You will receive many challenges today! I echo the request/dare. But, I'd do a little research first to the undergarments.

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  5. SharonMarch 18, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    So, you must have the knees for this . You got to love a guy in a kilt.

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 18, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    oh, double dog dare you! :)

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  7. JackMarch 18, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    There are just some things that I don't need to see . . .

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  8. SpeedwayMarch 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Florida? Kilts? Is it a Lily Pulitzer print?

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  9. RedPatMarch 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Brrr! I hope it is a warmer day.

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  10. cieldequimperMarch 18, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    My knees always wobble when I see a sporran worn...

    :-)

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  11. MichelleMarch 18, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    If you wear it to work, you know we will all want to see a picture. For proof! lol

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  12. EG CameraGirlMarch 18, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Ha! I bet you will wear it to work!

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  13. RandyMarch 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Oh I agree, we will have to see a photo.

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  14. Sharon CreechMarch 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Oh, the kids will love that!

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I would say a definite Yes to that Birdman!! Being a Scot I grew up around men in kilts, nice!!

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  16. Raining IguanasMarch 20, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Birdman, I suggest you check out a 1983 movie called 'Local Hero' . It's not kilt Scotish but it certainly lets you enjoy the flavor of a more modern day seaside village. I am going to rent it myself after reading your post.

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