Kilted Downunder

**ozmeath** · 3rd November 05, 04:05 AM

What an inspiration to see all you blokes (and some lasses) involved in this great community of kilt wearers. I've just crossed that divide of "the unitiated" to the grand fraternity of The Kilted. Can't believe how good it is;should've done it years ago. I recently purchased my County Westmeath tartan kilt from a fine mob by name of All Things Tartan (dot com b.t.w.) and they've done a very tidy job indeed at i must add a price better than i could find internationally. well enough plug, i don't work for 'em but i'm just a bit chuffed.
Been wearing this fine garment for about a week now to a well reciving public. I play drums and sing for a living and gigged in it last weekend. My first big outing really, all bekilted, and got an awesome response. These varied from sassy old biddies saying "what're got underneath?" to blokes shaking my hand saying "Powerful mate, proud of yer!" Does this euphoria wear off or what? i'm almost suspicious, almost.
So I've been busting to share my enthusiasm with fellow enthusiasts. Feels good to have company. Cheers.

**Graham** · 3rd November 05, 04:48 AM

Welcome to the forum Ozmeath, glad you found us! nice to see a lad from up north here.
It's great to hear of someone getting excited about wearing their first kilt.

I have one kilt from All Things Tartan, Doug does a fine job, he's the best kiltmaker Down Under I think.

Mind you, how do you find a wool kilt up there in that heat?, have you thought of trying poly viscose?, it makes a really fine light weight, cool kilt that will take a lot of punishment.

I how you enjoy the forum and come back often.

**Southern Breeze** · 3rd November 05, 04:56 AM

Welcome to X-marks! You do know that kilts are highly addictive,and there is no cure?

**ozmeath** · 3rd November 05, 06:18 AM

Cheers to Paul, Graham and S.Breeze. Looking forward to checking out the map Paul. Graham, you must be from Oz yrself. (either that or in the Antarctic)(or Tasmania, just joshin'). well the 13oz is doing pretty well i must say but it's not the full nasty just yet. I'm on the Sunny Coast so we don't get it as bad as the rest really. I'll look into poly viscose if there's trouble that's for sure.The breeze 'tween thighs certainly does lower the temp tho i must say.
Glad to hear you know of A.T.T. in Ipswich. My kilt is beautifully made and strong. Makes all the difference doesn't it when you you know you've bought some fine craftmanship.
I'm also a jeweller by trade and I've ordered a belt and intend to make the buckle. In nickle silver I reckon.
Southern Breeze, were are you south of? Mate I tell you I'm hooked on this thing. Worse than golf but far more rewarding!

**Graham** · 3rd November 05, 06:26 AM

Graham, you must be from Oz yrself.

UK born (United Kingdom, not Utilikilts) now living in Tasmania.
Do you have any other kiltwearers up there?

**ozmeath** · 3rd November 05, 06:32 AM

Can't say I know of any others just yet but as I play trad Irish music I often get to folk festivals so i dare say (hope) to see others. Do you know of a qld community of the Kilted mate?

**Southern Breeze** · 3rd November 05, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by ozmeath

Cheers to Paul, Graham and S.Breeze. Looking forward to checking out the map Paul. Graham, you must be from Oz yrself. (either that or in the Antarctic)(or Tasmania, just joshin'). well the 13oz is doing pretty well i must say but it's not the full nasty just yet. I'm on the Sunny Coast so we don't get it as bad as the rest really. I'll look into poly viscose if there's trouble that's for sure.The breeze 'tween thighs certainly does lower the temp tho i must say.
Glad to hear you know of A.T.T. in Ipswich. My kilt is beautifully made and strong. Makes all the difference doesn't it when you you know you've bought some fine craftmanship.
I'm also a jeweller by trade and I've ordered a belt and intend to make the buckle. In nickle silver I reckon.
Southern Breeze, were are you south of? Mate I tell you I'm hooked on this thing. Worse than golf but far more rewarding!

I came up with the name Southern Breeze because I live in the Southeastern part of the U.S and I enjoy the breeze 'tween my thighs.

Since you've stated that your a jewler by trade,there will probly be some related questions headed your way regarding repair.One of the recent threads is about fixing a broken kiltpin. Welcome again to the board.

**GMan** · 3rd November 05, 08:42 AM

Ozmeath,

A grand welcome from one of the now many gents in the Denver area! Indeed the euphoria that you mention continues on every time you don a kilt, I can assure you.

Again glad that you showed up!