I was at an outdoor function today with all the 5th graders (mainly 10 and 11 year olds) from my daughter's school, so lots of kids running around. Earlier in the day, I wore the kilt while walking the dog and still had it on. Before we left for the school event I asked my daughter if she would prefer me to change into shorts. She thought for a second, then said, "no, that's ok" so I went kilted. A couple of girls from a softball team I coach asked what I was wearing. One then said "it's a Scottish skirt thing" I said it's kind of like a skirt, but it's a kilt, it's comfortable and my grandmother was Scottish. They seemed satisfied. Another girl from the team also asked what I was wearing, I said a kilt, she said why, I said it's what I wear when I go walking and she was fine with that. Most of the other kids didn't even say anything or even give it a second look. Couple of parents asked where my bagpipes were. After standing around talking with another group of parents for a while, one said she liked my kilt and the woman next to me totally did a double-take. She hadn't noticed! She then said it was because I seemed totally relaxed and comfortable in it. She was right.

And now I have "Well, Jock from Ballachulish said I could." to add to the answer repertoire!