Two more kilts and a good story!

[JRYoung]

Two months since I bought my first kilt, and I'm up to four now. The other day I decided to visit my dad, who as it happened was at my grandmother's house. I wore one of my kilts so that he could see it and I thought that my grandmother might like it as well. They both liked it, though my grandmother commented on my lack of kilt hose. What really suprised me was then she asked my dad to go to her closet and bring back the kilt she had hanging up. I was wondering what kind of kilt she had and how she got it, when my dad came back with an old wool kilt in Mackenzie tartan. She then told me that she had bought it when she was visiting family in England and the reason she had bought it was because her father was a Mackenzie. She had tried to get my grandfather to wear it once but he refused and it's been hanging around ever since. She said that it was a men's kilt but I'm sure it's a ladies, it says it's a size 16 made by the Scotch House. She told me a few more stories while I was there, including after she asked what I was driving and I told her my Jeep, which is an old RHD postal jeep, and she told me to be careful driving it as she remembers being back home (England) and the US military men who weren't used to driving on the other side and would end up wrecking. To be honest, this is really the only time I can remember my grandmother talking about England. I'm glad I got to hear it. Anyways, back to kilts. I got very lucky and bought a fantastic kilt off of ebay. It's a McCalls made in Edinburgh in Napier tartan.

It is as used wool kilt, so it's not perfect. There are not any holes, but there are a few small stains. However, I'm so glad to have a quality wool kilt that It doesn't bother me at all. I've decided to wear it to the highland games coming up and my dad has decided to go to the games with me, in a kilt no less.

[Hiburnicus]

That was a good tale, and It's nice that you were able to make that connection with your grandma. Nice looking kilt!

[Norbo]

Good story. and id agree if it says 16 that's a lady sizeing

[hector]

Nice story and you have a great grandmother!
...and she is right: kilts needs hose!
Cheers,

[GMan]

That is a neat story. Good for your grandmother telling you.

[rtown]

Agreed, great story and nice looking kilt.

[frank_a]

Great story! You're lucky to still have your grandmother around. Go back with a recorder and ask questions about what she remembers of her ancestors!

What games are coming up? We're off to visit friends on the MD/PA border this weekend.

Frank

[Tarheel]

I agree, great story, also get the recorder out as the opportunities are fading with time. It will swell her heart that you share her past and continue her heritage.

[Hawk]

Good story......another Kilt. Note here - you can never tell what skeletons are hanging in your family's closet....no wonder your grandfather wouldn't wear that particular one. LOL

Hawk

[JRYoung]

Yes, I'm definitely lucky to still have my grandmother around, she's in good health as it is, but she is 89 so who knows how much longer she will be around. I should definitely visit more often and take a recorder or a camcorder, especially since I have a terrible memory.

Frank, it's the Ligonier games, though it's not till the weekend after next.