Wearing kilts as a mark of respect

**Stratherrick** · 28th June 08, 02:37 AM

The main reason I wear my kilt is that, less than 250 years ago, my ancestors were banned from wearing theirs. Now, I have a strong defiant streak in me that rails against such prohibitions and, for me anyway, I walk with a swing and a spring in my step at every opportunity I can get to show that, as Scots, we reclaimed our heritage and wear our kilts once more.

There are also any number of other, perhaps more practical, reasons as well but, for me personally, this is what makes me strap it on.

Do you understand where I'm coming from?

Bruce

**Jock Scot** · 28th June 08, 03:28 AM

I am marching right alongside you.

**michaelbeeman** · 28th June 08, 03:47 AM

Yes Sir, swinging and springing right with you, as well.

**Splash_4** · 28th June 08, 03:47 AM

Swinging and springing sounds about right!

**Hamish** · 28th June 08, 03:54 AM

Although I am a mere 25% Scottish, and 75% dastardly English (but proud of that too), count me in as a swinger and a springer!

Take care,
Ham.

**IrishGodfather** · 28th June 08, 04:55 AM

Good call m8!

**Ugly Bear** · 28th June 08, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Stratherrick

The main reason I wear my kilt is that, less than 250 years ago, my ancestors were banned from wearing theirs. ... Do you understand where I'm coming from?

Eh. Come on, man. It's been 250 years. Let it go. There are plenty of practical reasons to wear the kilt, and this ain't one of them.

**macwilkin** · 28th June 08, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by Ugly Bear

Eh. Come on, man. It's been 250 years. Let it go. There are plenty of practical reasons to wear the kilt, and this ain't one of them.

But it's his personal reason...it may not be right for you, but horses for courses and all that.

T.

**Ugly Bear** · 28th June 08, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

But it's his personal reason...it may not be right for you, but horses for courses and all that.

T.

He asked a question. I answered it. If he'd meant, "Do you understand where I'm coming from (and don't respond if you take exception)?" I'm sure that's what he would've posted. I mean, really; he's out to get a rich variety of opinions here, right? How boring if everyone just writes back a bunch of good-on-ya's and me-too's.