Greenville Kids and Kilts @ the Zoo

**Dreadbelly** · 19th January 07, 05:14 PM

My goal. Get the kilt to be a common sight and show the general public that kilts are everyday sort of wear. And that people wearing them are every day common folks, normal folks, with families and kids and what not.

What I would really like to do is invade the Greenville Zoo. I'd like for a big kilt night, er, kilt day. In broad daylight. During the cooler weather of the winter months on one of our nice 50 or 60 degree days. I'd like for a large turn out, a get together, of families. With kilts. Dads in kilts... Little boys in kilts. Women in kilted skirts. Little girls in kilted skirts. Or whatever works of course.

I'd really like for this to happen, I believe that events like this one could in some small way lead to more acceptance of kilts in this area.

Opinions, thoughts, ideas, feelings? I'd really like to hear from somebody on this isssue.

Who's with me?

**CelticRanger66** · 19th January 07, 05:50 PM

Me and the wife think its a great idea!! I am in columbia till end of march. Just let me know the date about a week in advance. CR66

**Barclay** · 19th January 07, 06:22 PM

I'm up for it.

**nixphotography** · 19th January 07, 06:42 PM

I'd be delighted to do it.

**John Fiske** · 19th January 07, 06:44 PM

That sounds like a great idea! I wonder if the Greenville Zoo would do a promotion of sorts

I live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA, so I will not be able to attend. I attended Bob Jones University for one year in the mid '90's. Now, I wonder what they would say to a kilted man?

**Barclay** · 20th January 07, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by John Fiske

I attended Bob Jones University for one year in the mid '90's. Now, I wonder what they would say to a kilted man?

Probably not a lot. I was there just before Christmas for a piano recital by a friend of mine and was kilted and got only three comments, all positive.

**katmills2005** · 19th January 07, 08:36 PM

*not going to touch the BJU comment*

I think it would be a great idea. There is a nice picnic area just outside the Zoo. May be a bit cool but we could cook up something I'm sure.

I have a few friends around that I've met at some of the local games I can see if they would be up for it as well.

**Dreadbelly** · 19th January 07, 08:59 PM

A pict nic might be nice. Cool is good. I melt in to a puddle of grease at higher temps.

I could make greek tater salad. MMmmMM! Little red taters, red wine vinegar, some olive oil, a little seasoning, some lemon and lime juice... And lots of olives. And pungeant feta!

I suspect that a kilted event at the zoo may cause the other patrons to stare at us more than the animals. I know the last time I went to the zoo, people were snapping photos of me and ignoring the animals.

A good time is bound to be had by all, and I do honestly believe that more events like these will go a long way toward acceptance of the kilt as a day to day garment.

**Tartan Hiker** · 19th January 07, 09:58 PM

Sounds great. We're in.

**McMurdo** · 22nd January 07, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

A good time is bound to be had by all, and I do honestly believe that more events like these will go a long way toward acceptance of the kilt as a day to day garment.

Quite right Dread, I hope it goes well, and I am sure that eventually people will get used to the sight of someone in a kilt, it sounds like you arent giving them a choice in the matter anyway.