Where do all the kilties go?!

[Tiny]

Every year around August my area has several hundred kilties come out of the woodwork and attend the Highland Games in the area. then just as quickly all the kilties dissapear. That is all but me...

How is it that we have so many men in Kilts out on one summer day and then never seen again till next year. Most dress in the kilt like they have been on this forum for years yet we only have a few from my state let alone from my area. I have yet to convert one of my friends to kilting even for one night. The guys I train with for throwing each own kilts but they see the kilt as needed to compete not as something they would wear anywhere ellse.

How do we start a kilt night in my area with so many kilties in hiding?

[Urchurdan]

They go to the same place that all the Summer Joggers and dog walkers go, I haven't discovered where it is yet, if anyone finds out let me know...

[Tartan Tess]

I bet alot of them are going to Loon mountain this week-end

[Tiny]

T'is true Loon was on the agenda for this weekend for me as well but had some spur of the moment changes at work and some court requirments for one of my fellow officers has me picking up alot of extra hours the next few weeks. At first I felt bad about not being able to go as I had planned but then I thought about all the new kit I will be able to get with the extra $$$.


Well Hoist a dram for me and I'll see if I can't get a kilt night going in our fair state sometime soon.

[auld argonian]

I get your drift here...sad that these one-weekend-warriors don't have the testicular fortitude to wear the kilt in public more often. Maybe they go to a Burns Supper later and that gives them one more opportunity to fly the colours.

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[macwilkin]

I think some in this thread are being a bit unfair. Isn't Xmarks supposed to be a place for all kilt-wearers, even those who do not wear their kilts on a regular basis?

I do not wear a kilt on an everyday basis; I wear it for functions of Scottish organizations of which I am a member. I suppose that makes me a "weekend warrior" in some people's eyes, but in the words of the poem The Little Red God:

Wear the garments he likes to wear,
Never dreaming that people stare;

One of our former moderators used to say, whenever this topic pop up, that without the "weekend wallaces" that only wore their kilts for special occasions, there would be no full-time kilt wearers.

If we're going to demand the general public accept the kilt as a normal garment, then shouldn't we do the same for those who choose not to wear their kilt on a regular basis?

Respect is a two-way street.

T.

[Whidbey78]

I think some in this thread are being a bit unfair. Isn't Xmarks supposed to be a place for all kilt-wearers, even those who do not wear their kilts on a regular basis?

I do not wear a kilt on an everyday basis; I wear it for functions of Scottish organizations of which I am a member.

One of our former moderators used to say, whenever this topic pop up, that without the "weekend wallaces" that only wore their kilts for special occasions, there would be no full-time kilt wearers.

If we're going to demand the general public accept the kilt as a normal garment, then shouldn't we do the same for those who choose not to wear their kilt on a regular basis?

Respect is a two-way street.

T.

I don't think anyone meant to bash those who reserve the kilt for special occasions. After reading through the thread I suppose one could take it that way though...and I share a bit of the blame.

I wear it on a regular basis, but not daily. I don't see it as a "dress up" item by itself as some do. On the other hand, and in all fairness, I do not purchase expensive kilts. Dollar figures carry a great deal of weight in peoples' decision on when and where to wear it. My most expensive kilt is still under $300 but, I admit, is reserved for dressier occasions.

A lot of other people only own one kilt. Often it is an expensive item, or even a family heirloom. I admit that if my only kilt was was worth more than my truck(which isn't really saying much) or was an antique, it probably would be in the vault at the bank and would be worn for only the most grand of events, provided the risk of damage is minimal.

Agreed though...there shouldn't be rifts between the daily kilters, part time kilters, and special occasion kilters. Apologies to anyone offended.

Now put on a kilt and go for a walk!!

[Tiny]

I think some in this thread are being a bit unfair. Isn't Xmarks supposed to be a place for all kilt-wearers, even those who do not wear their kilts on a regular basis?

I do not wear a kilt on an everyday basis; I wear it for functions of Scottish organizations of which I am a member. I suppose that makes me a "weekend warrior" in some people's eyes, but in the words of the poem The Little Red God:

Wear the garments he likes to wear,
Never dreaming that people stare;

One of our former moderators used to say, whenever this topic pop up, that without the "weekend wallaces" that only wore their kilts for special occasions, there would be no full-time kilt wearers.

If we're going to demand the general public accept the kilt as a normal garment, then shouldn't we do the same for those who choose not to wear their kilt on a regular basis?

Respect is a two-way street.

T.

Sorry if we offended you. I never intended to say those who only wear a kilt for celtic events weren't real kilties. May I ask why you don't wear it more often?

I understand if your talking about a high value tank as why you wouldn't break it out to mow the lawn but even a tank would be nice for a long walk in the evening or going to dinner at a nice restraunt with the wife/GF. (don't bring both wife and GF at the same time its guaranteed to ruin your tank then)

I'm not saying you must wear your kilt everyday to be a true kiltie, but why must you see your kilt as a costume not a normal garment.

Its hard to convince the general public that a kilt is a normal garment when the majority of kilties see it as a costume to be worn to celtic events and weddings only.

[jmercier]

Alas, i wont be at Loon this weekend, but I will be kilted =D

Meeting up with another friend for some scotch drinking and knife making fun out in NY, and we've agreed that we'll only share our fine scotch at the event with people wearing kilts =)

[McClef]

It's a crying shame when all those kilts are forced to hibernate in the wardrobe.