So kilts are a fashion boom for men. Kiltmakers and kilt boards and kilt accessory makers are flourishing.

Yet....today I walked into the Ouray Brewery in Ouray, Colorado and the bartender looked at me and said, "Wow, a Utilikilt!"

I was wearing my hand sewn Isle of Skye tartan kilt in 16 ounce strome wool from Lochcarron....

His heart was in the right place.

Gave him some polite education...

And no, I'm not back on the booze - was there with friends to find out what the place offered for dinner.