Originally Posted by
Derek
Graham ... sorry to hear about those 'louts' who gave you a bit of grief. You did the best thing to turn the other cheek. With regard to me, I seem to always get asked about my Cilt. I guess its because its a bright tartan. When Hamish was staying with us a few weeks ago and we went out on the Saturday, Ham wore his leather Kilt. I was the one who still got asked about the Cilt. Ham did say at the time that a plain colour Kilt draws far less attention. I have been out with the wife when we have passed a bunch of Lads with their girlfriends and typical boysish remarks came forth (trying to impress the girls no doubt), but never anything like you just had.
Iechyd Da
Derek
I am sure it is the case, Derek, that brighter/more colourful tartans will attract the attention, but there is another factor that comes into this. Elaine (for the benefit of others, that's Derek's lovely wife) told me that you naturally establish eye-contact with almost everyone you pass on the street, and that is something I very seldom do! Just occasionally I find myself doing so, but it hardly ever happens. Anyone who does that, I suspect, is subconsciously inviting the other person to make a remark, even if it's just a "Good morning!".
This is nothing against you, Derek my friend. On the contrary, I wish I could do the same as a matter of habit, but it's an attribute I sadly lack.
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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