Subjected to 'racial abuse' while kilted - sorry if length and/or content offends

[Union Richard]

G'day Guys,

New member here. Have been keeping an eye on the forum for a while - have only been kilted a month, but have been interested in peoples experiences here for a bit longer.

Great to hear that confrontation went well Troy! I must say "those" people (of Middle Eastern extraction) are exactly the ones that cause me the most concern here in Sydney. And, most sadly, I even thought about what I would do if I were to be confronted by exactly them whilst wearing my kilt. Isn't that sad?! I'm more than capable of ribbing from mates and the odd jibe here and there... but unfortunately dealing with "them" is a trick indeed. I'm not a big bloke (5'10", 76kg's, green eyes, Pisces) and am certainly not imposing... but even someone built like a brick dunny doesn't seem to dissuade their verbal/physical abuse. The nature of which we have never before experienced in Australia - and so we're often caught off guard by their bravado and penchant for quickly escalating violence. At least in your instance the little dope's accomplices had the sense to keep moving on.

It's interesting isn't it (without delving too far into matters of race) to consider that your accuser was indeed the instigator and the racist.

After much consideration I have decided that if things turn really ugly (ie "they" won't give up and matters get serious) then - provided I'm alone - I will run. Running is definitely cool... particularly so in a kilt!! I guess having been stabbed by one of these types in my previous employ has taught me a thing or two about who the winner really is! Maybe a Crocodile Dundee knife in my hose may keep the buggers at bay?! ;)

So far I've had two full day casual outings in my kilt (with T-Shirt) in Sydney and was comfortable the whole time. I love it! And it really is the ice breaker that Sydney-siders seem to need to warrant having a good auld conversation with a stranger (not at all like in rural Oz like where I grew up!)

Regards,

Scotty

Is thr Kilt traditional or is it Modern?

Richard