Phil 0 #1 September 27, 2002 it's friday - let's have something to smile about... semi-worksafe... ... .. .how high can you fly with broken wings ... life's a journey not a destination Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 September 27, 2002 Hehe, thanks Phil.... I couldn't help notice the second pic was of a Scottish Beastie, just confirmed what I always knew... Scots guys are better.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 #3 September 27, 2002 Highlanders - they just last for ever... ... .. .how high can you fly with broken wings ... life's a journey not a destination Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #4 September 27, 2002 Scots guys are better. Quote Gld to say that I am member of the clan Logan, kilt and all. Hoc Majorum virtus I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #5 September 27, 2002 Right on guys, see there's more Scots out there than even I imagined..... "Hoc Majorum virtus" My latin is a wee bit rusty...is that 'of great ancestors' or something like that? Pleased to hear you got a kilt, gals simply love them! And unlike a suit, they are unlikely to go out of fashion.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #6 September 27, 2002 http://www.tartans.com/contests/secondannual/answers.html Quote 11. The motto "Hoc majorum virtus", means... This is the valour of my ancestors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #7 September 27, 2002 Thanks for the link Erno I'm part of the Campbell clan (Argyll) Ne obliviscaris (Latin: Forget not); (Breadalbane)Follow me; (Cawdor) be mindful; (Loudoun) I byde my time. We have various mottos as above, depending on which branch you are from. I don't really know which branch of the tree I should be linked to, but my kilt reflects Campbell of Cawdor, so "be mindful"....especially out there.. cya D-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkF 0 #8 September 27, 2002 QuoteScots guys are better. Much....Ooroo Mark Forsyth..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quatorze 1 #9 September 27, 2002 Erno, right on the money with the transaltion, we were one of the clans that carried the hear of Bruce, hence the heart and passion spike. Quote Pleased to hear you got a kilt, gals simply love them And yes it will be worn at my wedding reception in May, about the only concession that I was able to win. Druim-nan deur I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Phil 0 #10 September 27, 2002 I'm sure the ladies are going to love that one... they'll have mirrors and wind machines on the floor - just watch out ... .. .how high can you fly with broken wings ... life's a journey not a destination Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #11 September 27, 2002 Yeah to what Phil said, especially if you are to be true to your roots and go 'commando' ie nothing is to be worn under the kilt......-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Phil 0 #12 September 27, 2002 QuoteYeah to what Phil said, especially if you are to be true to your roots and go 'commando' ie nothing is to be worn under the kilt...... anything else would be consider weak and a lack of honor - unless it's a pink string ... .. .how high can you fly with broken wings ... life's a journey not a destination Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ScottishJohn 25 #13 September 27, 2002 Clan Gregor "'S Rioghal Mo Dhream" translated as "Royal is my Race." or "Royal is my blood" Forgot to attach the belt & buckle---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #14 September 27, 2002 Hoc Majorum virtus........och from the clan Buchanan and Royal Stewart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #15 September 27, 2002 Stewart myself, too. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Airhead 0 #16 September 27, 2002 Scots Unite! Historically, we are far-flung across the globe, aren't we?! My Grandma Wallace (my Dad's Ma) was a CAMPBELL too! And her Ma, my Great Grandma was a LAIRD! Hey, and let's hear it for us WALLACE's too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #17 September 27, 2002 QuoteScots guys are better. <-------Clan McMillan, sept Blue. From Inverness, third generation removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #18 September 27, 2002 "Scots guys are better. " And humble. Their humility is their greatest character asset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #19 September 27, 2002 "humility is their greatest character asset" Just one of many assets, actually-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #20 September 27, 2002 Actually my name "Collins" is an Irish name and not a Scottish name. Well there is a tartan but it is Irish and I believe it was Fitzgerald clan. I did this research many many years ago.. Can I fit in too? kinda.. We're just a wee bit more insane then the rest... Dunno a clan quote or saying "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #21 September 27, 2002 Och as a celtic cousin (The Irish are practically Scots, and vice versa)and a wee pal, I will propose that you are made an honorary Macfeegle. Especially as you mounted a couple of rescue missions to rescue a Macfeegle from the boonies, and we don't forget that sort of thing. The clan Tartan is anything as long as its zero-p. The Clan motto is Hawd yer wheesht an' wheech. Which loosely means "shut up and jump". -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkF 0 #22 September 27, 2002 QuoteClan Gregor "'S Rioghal Mo Dhream" translated as "Royal is my Race." or "Royal is my blood" Forgot to attach the belt & buckle Forsyth on the old mans side and Mc Rae on the old ladies side. Apparently Instaurator ruinae means repairer of ruin. Have a couple of tartans. The Forsyth old and new. Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #23 September 27, 2002 Ok the i-net is a wonderful tool.. I was actually able to dig up a tartan. Even tho it is Irish. I always knew I was partial to blue for a reason. I think my mom still has a picture of me in a kilt when we lived in Scotland. I've been back but have never thought about my heritage much because I'm so far removed from the homeland, that Texas is my homeland now.. oops forgot the hit the upload attachment button.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #24 September 27, 2002 (begin heavy panting) Scotish guys in kilts... (continue heavy panting) Nice way to start the morning! (Still panting) I'm a McFadyen of Lochbuie on my mom's side, and a Connolly on my dad's. Plenty of Scot/Irish blood there! The McFadyen motto: Vinceri vel mori. To conquer or die. (Starting to drool at thought of men in kilts) How am I supposed to concentrate on work now? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajones 0 #25 September 27, 2002 Very kewl you are wearing your kilt to the reception! Are you also wearing it in the wedding?!? I am not a big geneology buff, but I do know there is some "Keith" blood in my family history. It was some sort of outrage back before love was more important than marrying properly. Maybe that's where some of the family history of going "against-the-grain" comes from. I go commando, a lot, anyhow. And you know how I enjoy outrage. I'll have to find out what the family kilt for the Keith clan looks like... 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nacmacfeegle 0 #5 September 27, 2002 Right on guys, see there's more Scots out there than even I imagined..... "Hoc Majorum virtus" My latin is a wee bit rusty...is that 'of great ancestors' or something like that? Pleased to hear you got a kilt, gals simply love them! And unlike a suit, they are unlikely to go out of fashion.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #6 September 27, 2002 http://www.tartans.com/contests/secondannual/answers.html Quote 11. The motto "Hoc majorum virtus", means... This is the valour of my ancestors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #7 September 27, 2002 Thanks for the link Erno I'm part of the Campbell clan (Argyll) Ne obliviscaris (Latin: Forget not); (Breadalbane)Follow me; (Cawdor) be mindful; (Loudoun) I byde my time. We have various mottos as above, depending on which branch you are from. I don't really know which branch of the tree I should be linked to, but my kilt reflects Campbell of Cawdor, so "be mindful"....especially out there.. cya D-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #8 September 27, 2002 QuoteScots guys are better. Much....Ooroo Mark Forsyth..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #9 September 27, 2002 Erno, right on the money with the transaltion, we were one of the clans that carried the hear of Bruce, hence the heart and passion spike. Quote Pleased to hear you got a kilt, gals simply love them And yes it will be worn at my wedding reception in May, about the only concession that I was able to win. Druim-nan deur I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 #10 September 27, 2002 I'm sure the ladies are going to love that one... they'll have mirrors and wind machines on the floor - just watch out ... .. .how high can you fly with broken wings ... life's a journey not a destination Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #11 September 27, 2002 Yeah to what Phil said, especially if you are to be true to your roots and go 'commando' ie nothing is to be worn under the kilt......-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 #12 September 27, 2002 QuoteYeah to what Phil said, especially if you are to be true to your roots and go 'commando' ie nothing is to be worn under the kilt...... anything else would be consider weak and a lack of honor - unless it's a pink string ... .. .how high can you fly with broken wings ... life's a journey not a destination Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #13 September 27, 2002 Clan Gregor "'S Rioghal Mo Dhream" translated as "Royal is my Race." or "Royal is my blood" Forgot to attach the belt & buckle---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #14 September 27, 2002 Hoc Majorum virtus........och from the clan Buchanan and Royal Stewart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #15 September 27, 2002 Stewart myself, too. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airhead 0 #16 September 27, 2002 Scots Unite! Historically, we are far-flung across the globe, aren't we?! My Grandma Wallace (my Dad's Ma) was a CAMPBELL too! And her Ma, my Great Grandma was a LAIRD! Hey, and let's hear it for us WALLACE's too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #17 September 27, 2002 QuoteScots guys are better. <-------Clan McMillan, sept Blue. From Inverness, third generation removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #18 September 27, 2002 "Scots guys are better. " And humble. Their humility is their greatest character asset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #19 September 27, 2002 "humility is their greatest character asset" Just one of many assets, actually-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #20 September 27, 2002 Actually my name "Collins" is an Irish name and not a Scottish name. Well there is a tartan but it is Irish and I believe it was Fitzgerald clan. I did this research many many years ago.. Can I fit in too? kinda.. We're just a wee bit more insane then the rest... Dunno a clan quote or saying "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #21 September 27, 2002 Och as a celtic cousin (The Irish are practically Scots, and vice versa)and a wee pal, I will propose that you are made an honorary Macfeegle. Especially as you mounted a couple of rescue missions to rescue a Macfeegle from the boonies, and we don't forget that sort of thing. The clan Tartan is anything as long as its zero-p. The Clan motto is Hawd yer wheesht an' wheech. Which loosely means "shut up and jump". -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkF 0 #22 September 27, 2002 QuoteClan Gregor "'S Rioghal Mo Dhream" translated as "Royal is my Race." or "Royal is my blood" Forgot to attach the belt & buckle Forsyth on the old mans side and Mc Rae on the old ladies side. Apparently Instaurator ruinae means repairer of ruin. Have a couple of tartans. The Forsyth old and new. Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #23 September 27, 2002 Ok the i-net is a wonderful tool.. I was actually able to dig up a tartan. Even tho it is Irish. I always knew I was partial to blue for a reason. I think my mom still has a picture of me in a kilt when we lived in Scotland. I've been back but have never thought about my heritage much because I'm so far removed from the homeland, that Texas is my homeland now.. oops forgot the hit the upload attachment button.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #24 September 27, 2002 (begin heavy panting) Scotish guys in kilts... (continue heavy panting) Nice way to start the morning! (Still panting) I'm a McFadyen of Lochbuie on my mom's side, and a Connolly on my dad's. Plenty of Scot/Irish blood there! The McFadyen motto: Vinceri vel mori. To conquer or die. (Starting to drool at thought of men in kilts) How am I supposed to concentrate on work now? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajones 0 #25 September 27, 2002 Very kewl you are wearing your kilt to the reception! Are you also wearing it in the wedding?!? I am not a big geneology buff, but I do know there is some "Keith" blood in my family history. It was some sort of outrage back before love was more important than marrying properly. Maybe that's where some of the family history of going "against-the-grain" comes from. I go commando, a lot, anyhow. And you know how I enjoy outrage. I'll have to find out what the family kilt for the Keith clan looks like... May be a great opportunity to be a red head in a kilt!... (Now I'm looking forward to your wedding, even more!) The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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SkymonkeyONE 3 #17 September 27, 2002 QuoteScots guys are better. <-------Clan McMillan, sept Blue. From Inverness, third generation removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 September 27, 2002 "Scots guys are better. " And humble. Their humility is their greatest character asset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #19 September 27, 2002 "humility is their greatest character asset" Just one of many assets, actually-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #20 September 27, 2002 Actually my name "Collins" is an Irish name and not a Scottish name. Well there is a tartan but it is Irish and I believe it was Fitzgerald clan. I did this research many many years ago.. Can I fit in too? kinda.. We're just a wee bit more insane then the rest... Dunno a clan quote or saying "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #21 September 27, 2002 Och as a celtic cousin (The Irish are practically Scots, and vice versa)and a wee pal, I will propose that you are made an honorary Macfeegle. Especially as you mounted a couple of rescue missions to rescue a Macfeegle from the boonies, and we don't forget that sort of thing. The clan Tartan is anything as long as its zero-p. The Clan motto is Hawd yer wheesht an' wheech. Which loosely means "shut up and jump". -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #22 September 27, 2002 QuoteClan Gregor "'S Rioghal Mo Dhream" translated as "Royal is my Race." or "Royal is my blood" Forgot to attach the belt & buckle Forsyth on the old mans side and Mc Rae on the old ladies side. Apparently Instaurator ruinae means repairer of ruin. Have a couple of tartans. The Forsyth old and new. Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #23 September 27, 2002 Ok the i-net is a wonderful tool.. I was actually able to dig up a tartan. Even tho it is Irish. I always knew I was partial to blue for a reason. I think my mom still has a picture of me in a kilt when we lived in Scotland. I've been back but have never thought about my heritage much because I'm so far removed from the homeland, that Texas is my homeland now.. oops forgot the hit the upload attachment button.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #24 September 27, 2002 (begin heavy panting) Scotish guys in kilts... (continue heavy panting) Nice way to start the morning! (Still panting) I'm a McFadyen of Lochbuie on my mom's side, and a Connolly on my dad's. Plenty of Scot/Irish blood there! The McFadyen motto: Vinceri vel mori. To conquer or die. (Starting to drool at thought of men in kilts) How am I supposed to concentrate on work now? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #25 September 27, 2002 Very kewl you are wearing your kilt to the reception! Are you also wearing it in the wedding?!? I am not a big geneology buff, but I do know there is some "Keith" blood in my family history. It was some sort of outrage back before love was more important than marrying properly. Maybe that's where some of the family history of going "against-the-grain" comes from. I go commando, a lot, anyhow. And you know how I enjoy outrage. I'll have to find out what the family kilt for the Keith clan looks like... May be a great opportunity to be a red head in a kilt!... (Now I'm looking forward to your wedding, even more!) The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
