new website

[Alan H]

One of the guys who contributes to Rigged's San Francisco Bay Area kilt-men's forum has put together a nifty new website. Check it out..

http://www.kiltday.com/

You'll notice that somehow, magically, no matter WHAT day you visit the website, that day turns out to be Kilt Day! Isn't that AMAZING?? Ah, the wonders of the internet.

Y'all can point your friends and associates there whenthey ask...."Something special going on today? Why the kilt?" You can tell them that it's Kilt Day, which of course, it is. EVERY day is Kilt Day.. Like, *DUH*. :P

Check out the array of links, too. Nice work all around, and a good web resource for anyone, especially new folks..

[Alan H]

Note that a number of the links on the page are not really to kilt sites, but rather, general "unbifurcated garment" sites. Those might not be to your taste (some they're not my taste, either) but the PRINCIPLE is good, if you ask me.

BTW, does anyone else think that the sort-of pinstriped business kilt and jacket in one of the pictures on kitday.com is dead-bug-ugly?

[Colin]

those are actually the links from Tom's cafe if memory serves me right. I did happen to notice that he has a picture of a member from this board on his site. I hope that was approved.

And for the record, there are 13 Canadian tartans not 4.

[Ugly Bear]

I did happen to notice that he has a picture of a member from this board on his site. I hope that was approved.

It wasn't approved, but I don't care.

If I had it to do over again, the sporran wouldn't have sat so low in that picture. But, seriously, I don't mind. If that photo convinces even one man that kilts are a viable alternative to pants, then it's done some good.

[Colin]

I did happen to notice that he has a picture of a member from this board on his site. I hope that was approved.

It wasn't approved, but I don't care.

If I had it to do over again, the sporran wouldn't have sat so low in that picture. But, seriously, I don't mind. If that photo convinces even one man that kilts are a viable alternative to pants, then it's done some good.

Great attitude, mate. If nothing else, it sure makes us kilt wears seem like a burly sort. I doubt any would call that a skirt to your face.

[Ugly Bear]

I did happen to notice that he has a picture of a member from this board on his site. I hope that was approved.

It wasn't approved, but I don't care.

If I had it to do over again, the sporran wouldn't have sat so low in that picture. But, seriously, I don't mind. If that photo convinces even one man that kilts are a viable alternative to pants, then it's done some good.

Great attitude, mate. If nothing else, it sure makes us kilt wears seem like a burly sort. I doubt any would call that a skirt to your face.

To my face? Never.

To my back? Quite a bit.

I don't like to classify non-kilt wearers as cowards. But my detractors sure seem to fit the bill. They'll make snide remarks, but you turn around and look at them and their jaws instantly go slack.

I don't think there's a relationship between gutlessness and trousers, but there's definitely one between gutlessness and kilt derision.

My favorite detractors are the women who say, "Nice dress!" with a look like they just bit into a lemon. Invariably, these women wear pants, so my reply is always, "Nice pants, SIR." They've never come back from that one.

[Geoduck]

I was using the urinal in a bar in Pullman, Washington a few weekends back. It was rather late in the evening and a bunch of guys were talking (probably thought they were whispering) and saying ..."no, It's a Utilikilt, can't you read the pocket? That's pretty damned cool..."

I was actually rather amused. I usually figure people talking behind my back would be detractors, but these guys apparently appreciated that I didn't have to be a slave to the zipper.

I'm also not sure I've had that many guys staring at my backside in a straight bar. I wonder what my wife would say

[Graham]

Good site, it brings together a lot of good info and links, nice and clear.
I just wish it wouldn't make any mention of that stupid No Pants Day. That site would turn anyone off and just put us all in the same bag of nutters.

[Jeremy]

I catch quite a few snide remarks made behind my back. The funny thing is when I turn around, face the guy,and ask if he has any questions; invariably, he'll tuck tail and run. Considering the comparitive size of most of them, it's really quite amusing.

On another note, I have to agree wholeheartedly about the no pants day.

[motorman4life]

Note that a number of the links on the page are not really to kilt sites, but rather, general "unbifurcated garment" sites. Those might not be to your taste (some they're not my taste, either) but the PRINCIPLE is good, if you ask me.

I am the author of kiltday.com and I must admit that the site is a work in progress. Initially, I copped a lot of stuff from many sites and I am honing the site as time goes on. I did "borrow" many of the links from Tom's Cafe. I have added a few and removed a few. I am planning on going through and taking out the cross-dressing sites as I want it to be primarily kilt related with applicable references to other masculine outfits of a masculine nature from other contemporary cultures. I'm not a big fan of the men-in-skirts movement or cross-dressing, but to each their own. I try not to judge, it's just not my deal. So, as time goes on, I will be removing links that have that bent. I just have not had a lot of time to check each link. Sorry.

As for the un-credited stuff, please understand, I mean no offense. If anyone as ownership or copyright on any of the images on my site, I'd be happy to remove and replace them or add applicable credit, if they like. My intent is to promote kilts as acceptable straight men's fashion and I believe most anyone involved likely feels the same way. All of the images were culled from various websites and while I have been in contact with some of their owners, in many cases, I have no way of locating the owner of some images as they have been passed around and appear to have no embedded copyright information. Please note, I am not profiting from my site.. it is purely an effort to help the cause.

The photo of Bear, as most of you know, was taken from the PK site and I have been in contact with Jeff at PK. I advised him that I was using one of his pictures and set it with a reference and link to his site. He did not object. Bear, you have already stated you don't care, but if you change your mind or if you would like to replace it with another photo (shorter sporran chain maybe?), please let me know. No problem. I think it is one of the most "macho" of the "straight guy in a kilt" pictures I have seen anywhere. Kudos to you Bear and thanks for your allowing me to use it.

Obviously, as you can see, I am trying to present a comprehensive image of masculinity and kilts to show there is no shame and only pride in being kilted. If anyone has any ideas on how I can improve the site, please let me know. I have gotten a lot of great feedback and constructive comments. All appreciated.

As for the No Pants Day references.. please allow me to explain.
No Pants Day (this month) was the day I decided to go out in a kilt for daily pursuits (rather than for Highland Games). It was the impetus for me. I think the fact that I had that one little thing to bolster my decision and was armed with that if needed (which it wasn't), gave me the confidence to do it. I received great feedback, positive comments and support from friends and strangers alike. No Pants Day and www.nopantsday.com was the reason I decided to make www.kiltday.com.. so others could have that one little weapon in their arsenal and hopefully to give a few guys that little bit of confidence (both after reading the content and looking at the pictures) as well as being able to refer any possible naysayers to the site, if the topic comes up.

Please keep in mind, last I checked, there was ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on the www.nopantsday.com website that was even slightly "anti-kilt." All of this talk about the "inventors" of No Pants Day stating in an interview that they did not support kilts is hearsay as far as I am concerned and the fact that it is not addressed on their site is evidence to me that if the comment was made, it may be the position or opinion of an individual and not the "movement" (if you can call it that) in general. I think that as long as they have not published anything AGAINST kilts, I feel good about using them and celebrating No Pants Day in a kilt. If anyone finds anything on their site that contradicts this, please let me know.

I appreciate the supportive comments and would love to get more input from the people that participate here.
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~Mark in CA
http://www.kiltday.com