Kilted In South Dakota

**78_Celt** · 5th December 05, 10:31 AM

Hello all!
I have been browsing around on the site for several weeks now, finally decided to post.

My name is Josh Sinkie, I live near Mt.Vernon, SD, USA. I am married. My wife's name is Amber. And we have a beautiful 7 month old daughter, Brynna Rae. I do have Scottish blood in my viens, although not 100%. My grandma's grandma was born in Edinburgh (family Stirling) and imigrated to the US, along with her father and brothers.

I finally got my first kilt this last weekend, the day before our first ice storm/blizzard of the year

(great timing for a first time kilter, don't you think?!). I ordered a casual from USAK in the Scottish National tartan. I absolutly love it (much love to Rocky and Kelly!!), but have not yet braved the outdoors. Maybe this week, it is supposed to get up into the 20's or 30's. I aso have to convince my wife, as she is a little hessitant to be seen in public with a man in a "skirt", esspecialy since I will be the first person kilted in our area. I have only seen one other kilt around here, and I recognized the young man as a piper from the other end of the state. I will let you know what happens my first time out.

I would like to say that thus far I have really enjoyed reading all the posts, I have learned a lot. It is great to see that I am not alone in wanting to wear kilts for everyday attire.

Slàinte maith, h-uile latha, na chi 'snach fhaic!
(Good health, every day, whether I see you or not!)
Josh

P.S. I would be very interested in an Xmarks kilt pin. Can you tell me where I could get one? --J