Quote Originally Posted by joek View Post
The first time I wore my St. Pat's was to a restaurant although I needed to go to a Home Depot first. More often than not I usually get looks but not many remarks unless I initiate the conversation. Whether it's a casual - khaki or desert camo - or the Black Watch the results are pretty much the same. Kilts are not part of my ancestry and although I have not been wearing them that long, they are very comfortable either around the house or anywhere else. And on long driving trips they really can't be beat.
Accidental "Aye." Sorry Joek. Typing on my phone.

I honestly can't remember the very first occasion that I was kilted in public. I can recall one early occasion (some time before I joined Xmarksthescot.com) that sticks out, however. It sticks out because it was odd (to me; you had to be there maybe...).

I had an on - air interview on an FM rock station in Hollyweird to promote some new music and play some acoustic versions of older songs.

I had not planned to wear my kilt but I had a last - minute attack from the sciatica monster (years and years of intense heavy-hitting metal drumming before embarking on the songwriting venture).

Furioso maximoso!!

Being a consummate professional (read: foolishly obsessive workaholic) I was absolutely determined to make it on time and without rescheduling (stubborn and bullheaded). I was struggling with even getting shorts on me so trousers were certainly not an option.
I threw on a casual kilt (Velcro is a lifesaver) that I had at the time.

The Jock was surprised but went with it. He didn't seem overly thrilled by my wardrobe choice but was professional about it. When I told him about the sciatica he damn near apologised (in Hollywood apologies are rarer than Darth Vader riding a unicycle while piping) for whatever reason he felt that he needed.

Another time I played a gig kilted at Molly Malone's. The gig went great. Not a single mention of my kilt (odd since it's Celtic themed). That's generally how I prefer it, though. No comments. YMMV.