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A question of taste and protocol.
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I am wanting to make a banner holder for some Lamont tartan that I may be getting soon. The wooden piece that the tartan will hang from is the issue. I will carve in it ( big surprise ehh?) I was thinking of having the standard on one end, CLAN LAMONT in big letters across it and the crest at the far right end. W...
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BBC - A History of Scotland series
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Someone posted this here, I believe, at least the first link to the first episode, recently. These links below are the YouTubes of the BBC's series The History of Scotland, parts 1 & 2. Some of you have watched some of Part 1 anyway. Brandy and I have watched all the episodes in Part 1, and I just fo...
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OK what to do with this?
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Morning all, I have a blade I did for a shipmate who retired back in June but we were never able to get together before they left back in June. It is one of my Gent's EDCs with wood from the USS Constitution on the handle. This wood is live oak which is the largest part of the 10-15% of the ship that is still ori...
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Research for my Masters degree
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Anyone out there that is in HR?? I have a Team Research project that involves asking questions for a survey about the importance of Volunteering while unemployed. Mainly we are wondering if it becomes a factor in hiring the perspective employee. Thanks to anyone that is willing to answer. Richar...
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BBC Highland Clans
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BBC Highland Clans Another great BBC series about the Highlands. Hope you enjoy. I hear more are to be posted soon, so far just 3 Clans. Have not heard if the Lamonts are included but the Campbells are mentioned often in these The MacGregors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTVejOX3KiM http://www...
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2010 Fund Raising for Lamonts
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Hello Lamonts & Friends of Clan LamontThis year is an exciting time for our clan with the activity level building. Lots of great things are on the horizon to save our ancient clan history. To accomplish our goals of preserving our heritage for future generations, we need to raise some funds. I u...
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Been hacked
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All, Some of you have gotten emails from my et2drouillard account about a sob story. Letting everyone know that my account was hacked and right now out of service. I will be changing it to a new one. I am really embarrassed at the worry it caused everyone and thanks for all the contacts checking on me. Jim...
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A kilt wearing opportunity
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Hi guys, Just got a call from my eldest niece. looks like I get to be a groomsman in her wedding. I got permission to wear my kilt in the wedding with the jacket they choose. It will be the Lamont Modern I'm ordering. So what should go with kilt and jacket? I will be going with a plaid. Hey, I like them and...
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It's offical
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Hi folks, I just got my certificate in the mail today. So I guess I'm legal now. Still no decoder ring though... Jim
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Happy Birthday Cousin President!
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Happy Hogmanay!
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Happy Hogmanay to all! Hopefully, this next year will be better than this last one.
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Lamont Tartan Storms Japanese Fashion
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Attached is a photo taken by Stephanie Patrick on a college trip to Japan in October. She saw this young Japanese girl and immediately recognized something quite familiar. If this isn't Lamont Tartan then it's something very close.
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For those of you who celebrate Christmas...
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Knife Raffle for the Manse
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Here is great opportunity to help preserve an important piece of Clan Lamont history. CLSNA will have an raffle with proceeds going to Clan Lamont Society in Scotland toward their Manse renovation project. The roof has already been replaced and the focus is now to replace the windows. [IMG]https:/...
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Clan Lamont Pipe band in action
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Happy Veterans Day
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To all of you that served this great Nation through Military duty, I wish you all a Happy Veterans Day.
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Celtic Holidays
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I wanted to share this article written by my Masonic Brother Bill Shaw. Our Lodge is Lodge Alba 315 which meets kilted on the Celtic quater holidays. Besides having a good time we also try to study & learn more about our Celtic Heritage. Brother Bill did a bang up job writing this article, thou...
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Jim/James family
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So I noticed that we have a number of members on our humble forum with the name of Jim or James or some other derivation. So many that we may qualify as a separate sept of the Lamont clan. We could make this thing work. Of course if some of the Jim/James family members happen to be Patricks they would have...
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Lamont Clan is growing
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The Lamont Clan is growing. We had are 3ed grandson yesterday April 14, 2009 Slaydon Luke Patrick 8lbs 3oz 20.5 inches long.
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The Andrew Lamont Young Society meeting
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We just returned from Staunton, VA, where the second bi-annual Andrew Lamont Young Society (ALYS) meeting took place. I have to say I was surprised with all the unexpected good things that happened during this weekend. One thing was finding my great-great-grandfather's (Andrew Frank Young - a...
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Lamont Movie
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This is the Lamont movie I got from Ellie Patrick at the Indiana Scottish festival. It is an hour long documentary on the Clan Lamont. It covered all the basics and has lots of footage in Scotland. An Item like this might be nice in our scot shop.
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Jonesing For Knowledge
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I am looking forward to the Lamont history book I just ordered from the Scot Shoppe, Dulcimer Dude got me amped up about the book and its bountiful info that I had to order a copy of my own. I think I have ordered just about everything ( except hat, or shirts) from the Shoppe. One thing I would jump all over is...
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Scot Shoppe
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Hi All. Are the goodies in the Scot Shoppe available to overseas buyers (i.e. Me in England)? Short but sweet question Kev T
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Show us your clan spirit
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Wanted to share the news
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Wanted to share the news of the Birth of my Grandson Isaac Ayden Johnson, born April 13, 2009. 6 pounds 10 ounces, 19 1/2 inches long. You all have been so open with me and welcoming that I wanted to let all of you know. Haven't seen pictures of Isaac yet because my Daughter and Son-in-law live in Kentuck...
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Knife Raffle Results announced
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James Drouillard aka DRAC- of Richardson, TX http://www.customknives.com/jim_drouillard.htm both made and donated the knife to the Friends of Kilfinan burial vault project. Thanks Jim !!! The winner of the raffle was Jim Rapin of Saginaw, MI. We even drew a second ticket trying to give the knif...
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Original Crab Apple Badge
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This badge does not exist anymore for resale, other that those who might have purchased one years back. I thought somebody might like to see an image of it. Its made out of pewter, its a nice size to wear on your bonnet or use as a kilt pin.
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National Geographic Channel & The Highland Games
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I caught wind of this from my throwing buddies. National Geographic channel has a special on in a recurring loop about the Scottish Games. If anyone is interested in a general look at the games and some info bout Scotland, check it out. You can find show times on their site at http://channel.nationalg...
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Lamont's in the news
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April 24, 2009 DURBIN PRAISES NOMINATION OF TOM LAMONT FOR ARMY ASSISTANT SECRETARY [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) praised President Obama's choice of Thomas R. Lamont to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs within the Department of Defense. &...
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Clan Lamont Society - new web site
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The Clan Lamont Society has launched a new web site http://www.clanlamontsociety.co.uk/index.html I think we must have made them jealous? it is much improved over the old site. The Lamonts are making changes worldwide.
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