A Dramatic Journey

**RockyR** · 22nd September 04, 05:18 AM

It has been a very dramatic journey for me to get from trousers to kilts as I am sure it has for many of you.

It is quite a dramatic change in clothing style for most of us that comes later in life making it even more of a dramatic radical change.

To be at the point I am now with my wife accepting and helping me select the shirts etc. to wear with it has been even more dramatic for her. So if my posts seem like a "drama fest" to some here it is an indication of the journey that this very romantic person and his wife have been through. I don't mean romantic in the sense of wife relationship but that is there too, but in my Dramatic and Romantic view of life, living and the world and the relationship with my friends.

You Kilted Knights in sharp pleats and armored sporrans have helped me get to this point. Now. This morning in a couple of hours, my wife and I are off together to the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, for our 31st anniversary. We will be gone for almost a week, I will be wearing my Kilt everyday but Friday PM, Saturday Sunday AM (rats!) Oh well got to wash it ----- Guess I better buy a few more! Then back up to the mountains for a couple more days and to a Kilt museum and store in the Smoky mountains.

Many thanks also to Michael Butler of AmeriKilts for altering my kilt to fit properly and getting it back to me in time!

See you gents when I get back. This is shaping up to be the best anniversary trip with my wife that we have ever had. -

**GMan** · 22nd September 04, 05:55 AM

JohnAllen,

Congratulations on 31 years, what an awesome occasion!

I have noticed that you do have a loving and supportive wife. What a great blessing.

Another blessing is the fact that you are a kilted gentleman, and spreading the word about kilts, which has really brought us all together.

Wear the kilt proudly whilst on your trip, and remember to have a good time!

**Graham** · 22nd September 04, 06:00 AM

Nice to see you hear again John, I thought you'd dropped off the planet

Have a great anniversary, 31 years !!! wow, well done, these days that deserves the nations highest award!

Enjoy the freedom of being kilted! See you when you return (with LOTS of stories!!)

**awoodfellow** · 22nd September 04, 06:34 AM

JohnAllen,

Congratulations on 31 years in a loving marriage. I'll have 30 clocked come this February. Seems like only yesterday......

In the short time I've kilted, when i don a kilt, the wife fusses over the pleats, adjusts the sporran, makes me turn around and then nods approval indicating I can walk outside.

btw, I'll be in Gatlinburg this Saturday. I'm sure if I see another kilt swinging, it will be you! Not that I'd interupt your anniversay bliss, but I hope we run across each other!

and which Kilt store are you talking about? Celtic Heritage? If so, this past spring the Mrs & I ordered new wedding bands bearing the Celtic Warriors Shield from them. They are made in Ireland. Very Cool! They are also carrying the USA Tartan.

Best Regards,

Ambrose

**Freelander Sporrano** · 22nd September 04, 06:36 AM

I've been Married only 10 years so my wife and I have a little way to go yet!

Have a really nice time on your trip to the mountains Johnallen.

They're no doubt as big as your love for each other.

Oh yes ....and Behave

**bubba** · 22nd September 04, 07:23 AM

John, Congrats on the 31 years and may there be many more. Have a great trip.

**The Kilted Chef** · 22nd September 04, 07:32 AM

Congratulations, John & Mrs. John! 31 years is indeed a milestone in a world where I see many younger couples bailing out after not even a year. Marriage is not a 100% commitment, but a 110% X 2 commitment. Enjoy your anniversary, you two deserve it!

Larry

**Blu (Ontario)** · 22nd September 04, 05:25 PM

If you're like me on my last aniversary, you're probably looking over your shoulder and wondering where the heck the years went. You realize of course that you've now been married longer than you were a single guy. Any grandkids yet?

Hey.... congratulations and have a great trip!

**bikercelt1** · 22nd September 04, 05:29 PM

Congratulations JohnAllen, I hope you and your missus have a great trip. Long term relationships seem to be in the minority these days, cogratulations to both of you for being the exception.

Jamie