First Day Kilted - Met A Scotsman

[KiltedTrucker]

This morning when I woke in my truck I found that the temperature was above freezing and there was little wind. I decided that was a sign that it was time to go kilted for the first time. I donned my DNKE black Stowaway, Celtic knot embossed belt with stag head buckle, and of course socks and boots.

Ah, the comfort. I was loving it immediately. I ventured into the truck stop to perform my morning ablutions, get a mug of coffee, and prepare to get rolling south. Driving kilted was amazingly comfortable, I wish I had done this years ago.

Through my day I made a few stops here and there, restrooms, lunch, etc. Not a single person at any of these stops even mentioned my kilt. I was fine with that.

Once I arrived at the truck stop where I will be spending the night I wandered inside to wash up and get some dinner. I decided on the buffet as it had lots of veggies. I was seated at the counter eating my dinner when a man walked over to me and said "I don't mean to disturb you..." in a very heavy Scottish accent.

He inquired if I was from Scotland. I explained that no, I'm an American of Scotch-Irish descent, which really seemed to please him for some reason. He asked about my kilt, and why I was wearing it, perhaps celebrating Burns Night? I had honestly forgotten it was Burns Night.

I simply smiled and told him I'm wearing it because it's darned comfortable. He gave me a big smile, shook my hand, said that he really liked my kilt, and went about his evening. I have to say that I very much enjoyed that brief encounter, and know that it would have never happened had I not made the decision to wear my kilt today.

[kiltedcontractor]

Its amazing how many people want to talk to you because your wearing a kilt. I often get asked "where are your bagpipes". Sadly, i dont play is my answer.

[James Hood]

KiltedTrucker, in this mind, yours is precisely the type of testimony and presentation which is the best possible positive advertising for a manly man wearing the kilt as daily, occupational, confident wear.

Thank you for the thread and kilt on!

Maybe even feed the thread as, "The Continuing Adventures of the KiltedTrucker."

[KiltedTrucker]

KiltedTrucker, in this mind, yours is precisely the type of testimony and presentation which is the best possible positive advertising for a manly man wearing the kilt as daily, occupational, confident wear.

Thank you for the thread and kilt on!

Maybe even feed the thread as, "The Continuing Adventures of the KiltedTrucker."

Thank you, James Hood.

[glynrb]

Last year my wife and I were checking in for an internal flight at LAX (we were visiting from the UK). I heard a gruff Glaswegian voice behind me asking about my plain blue kilt. On turning around I found I was in the company of six very large , very solid (tall, not fat) and thankfully, very friendly Scots. I explained that I was wearing a Utility Kilt, whereupon the man who had spoken first told me that I looked better in a kilt than he did because I had the legs for it.

It was only when I looked down that I realised that one of his legs was artificial - The six were soldiers returning from Afghanistan and, in the words of our new friend, they had all left some bits behind.

That was the most remarkable interaction I had while in the USA, but all the reactions I got were friendly.

Like you, when I started wearing kilts I couldn't believe how comfortable they are for long distance driving.

Truck on!

[James Hood]

It was only when I looked down that I realised that one of his legs was artificial - The six were soldiers returning from Afghanistan and, in the words of our new friend, they had all left some bits behind.

That was the most remarkable interaction I had while in the USA, but all the reactions I got were friendly.

Eternal thanks and honour to all who served and sacrificed in the name of Freedom.

[WillowEstate]

Its amazing how many people want to talk to you because your wearing a kilt. I often get asked "where are your bagpipes". Sadly, i dont play is my answer.

You could always try the alternative response:
"A gentleman knows how to play the pipes - but doesn't!"