I was made an Example of...

[chasem]

that's great, Panache!

I don't know how I'd respond in that situation at all, I'd be far to embarassed/ecstatic to be that calm about it

[BonnieT100]

Ok, the question begs asking - what were you wearing?

[Vince]

Father: This is your lucky day. That is a piece of history.
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Not to throw cold water on this grand experience, but I was curious. When he said “piece of history” was he referring to you or the kilt?

At this point Seattle Vince deftly ducks a number of thrown objects flying in his general direction.

All kidding aside; that sounds like a great encounter. I like it when I run into people that not only appreciate the kilt, but also the people who wear them.

[keepoffgrass]

Thats great, that totally teaching his kids respect.

[cessna152towser]

An excellent little encounter!

[Rex_Tremende]

And he said nothing about the tonic? Unbelievable. I'm flabbergasted.

:rolleyes:

Regards,
Rex.

[Captain]

And he said nothing about the tonic? Unbelievable. I'm flabbergasted.

:rolleyes:

Regards,
Rex.

Hey, tonic is a vital component of Gin & Tonic... Which, according to Douglas Adams is a name that every alien species uses for a drink.... the drink is different, and the spelling may change, but they've got one...

Sorry for the hijack, back to your regularly scheduled post:

I love it when I see people who are educating their children about the diversity we find in life... He could have just as easily pointed, laughed, and told his kids boys shouldn't wear skirts...

[TimC]

Warms my heart to hear of a father teaching his child about respect and character - thanks for sharing!

-Tim

[Panache]

Rex,

The tonic water was unadorned, without the gentle prescence of gin and slice of lime it escaped his notice.

Bonnie T100,

Was wearing my SWK Hunting Mcleod, SWK braided sporran, ecru hose, red flashes, turtleneck, a jean jacket, and apparently a confident attitude.

Vince,

I'm 38 years old. But I am a stay at home dad with a 6 1/2 year old son and a 3 3/4 year old daughter, so it might be a case of it not being the age , but the mileage :rolleyes: .

Cheers

[parpin]

Hi all,

Yes a supermarket is a nice place to go kilted. Most of the time people look apparently impassible but I get some feedback.

A man asked me how much I paid for my kilt and he replied that I paid too much for it ($550) in the Quebec tartan. He told me that he was the president of the province of Quebec McLeod clan and, as kiltmaker he offered me to make me a 13oz 8 yds kilt in any tartan for $575CDN.

The checkout line is indeed a good place to get comments on our kilt. Most of the time is from the wrapers who are teenagers. They are vrey open minded and one of them told me that he would like to be a Scot to wear it.

In fact the only adverse reaction was (you can guess) .... from my ex "friend". I meet her last saturday. She put her hand over her eyes and became almost hysterical. She said that's nonsense and bla bla bla .....

That was the exception confirming the rule and the case is now closed once for all.

More I wear my kilt, more I feel better.

I'm going 2 months in Argentina (Dec and Jan) in my brother and sister in law families. That will be a different ball game there and I've been warned not to go alone kilted in downtown Mendoza if I want to reach 100 yrs old. :rolleyes: