First Kilted Outing!!

[AnimalK]

I was in Charlotte on a layover, and my plans for the evening were to meet up with a friend, get dinner and drop off some food to her hubby. I put on my newly received Olive Original UK, my hiking boots, and a black T-shirt with drums on it, as well as my SWK "Tactical Sporran". Thusly clad, I went down to the lobby of the hotel to await my friend.

There were many business travellers restrictively trousered, and as I walked proudly kilted through the lobby, I received only the merest glances and heard no disparagements. I did feel much more self assured in my masculinity (since I walk like a cowboy anyway) and proud to be Unbifurcated.
I performed my first "Hamish Pleat Sweep" in front of two dudes sitting in the lobby and they didn't bat an eye.

The concierge (a very nice lady) actually said "That's a nice look, sir." WOOHOO!!! My first compliment from a lady!

As I waited outside on my friend, several more travellers entered with nothing more to say other than "Howyadoin?"

I got picked up by my friend in her mommyvan (her son being tied down in his carseat) and performed my "Automotive Entry Sweep". She replied with "I wondered how they do that..."

We went to a Harris Tweeter to get some cold drinks and an asst manager said "Wow! Cool Kilt!"

Got a few glances from some of the ladies in the store. Heard no comments about my masculinity since I was accompanied by a purty lady AND a toddler...

After dining on some Chinese food, we took a plate to her hubby, who works in a veritable bastion of manilness...A Trucking Dock. Hubby is as big of a geek as I am, so I was not worried about his reaction. I was expecting some comments at the docks, but they never materialized. The girl dispatcher there did say "Nice Legs", however. She was in her late forties, and it was good natured, not disparaging.

All in all, I felt much more confident and self-assured than I had originally believed I would be.

**NOTE** I did NOT go "Regimental".



Yet...

[Robin]

Welcome to the addiction

[John Fiske]

That is great! Welcome to FREEDOM!

I had my first outing this past Thursday evening at the Technical School I attend. My first Wal-Mart outing was today. I got one compliment from a teenager who attends my church, but didn't get any more. I did get a few odd stares, though. :rolleyes:

I must say, kilts are addictive. I got my first one just a few days ago, and I am already planning my next one

[Dick Ackerman]

Sounds like you all are hooked to me. You will find, the more you wear them the more fun it will become.

Dick Ackerman

[pdcorlis]

Welcome and I hope this is the first of many great kilted adventures!

[Blu (Ontario)]

..... The concierge (a very nice lady) actually said "That's a nice look, sir." WOOHOO!!! My first compliment from a lady!...

Better get used to that. Sometimes it can really bust your buttons!


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[RCallan]

I've gone a few times to the "Theme Parks" in my area....

Most of the time...nothing really happens...but I do notice people look down and then quickly look up! I always get a few..."What's under that" comments...but nothing more....

Always interesting in a public restroom though....

[mkmound]

Sounds like a good first outing!

[NewKilt]

Congratulations on your first kilted outing. The more you wear them the more confident you will become.

Darrell

[Tattoo Bradley]

Congratulations on the first big step! It get's easier and easier.