Royal Regiment of Scotland

[macwilkin]

Matt ,I understand full well that you are not disagreeing with me.I feel that you are missing my point though. What I am trying, unsuccessfully it seems, to point out, is that you should not be surprised, or hurt, that the misconception continues, as most of the people who are even mildly interested in the kilt have a perception of what a real kilt is. You and others know that that perception is not necessarily correct,sadly that message is not getting through, in spite of your best endeavours. And I cannot see it ever will.

What I am saying(nicely I hope) is that you should not be surprised when a person of the majority, ill informed if you like, group has no idea what you are talking about! Of course if you,me, others who know better, xmarks, etc, could reach out and educate them, then all to the good. Sadly I don't think that will ever happen, so the 8 yard, tartan, wool, knife pleated, real kilt perception will live on. I am afraid you will still have to grind your teeth with frustration when people talk of "real" kilts for a very long time yet!

Welcome to the world of a history teacher, Jock.

Of course, many of us in the field have a belief that if we can reach just one student, then we've done our jobs...I deal with myths about history on a daily basis. I may not change some of my student's minds -- all I can do is present with them the facts, and provide the most accurate and objective account of the subject at hand -- and I've done my job. What they do with them is their business, I suppose. You can lead a person to knowledge -- but you can't make them think! :mrgreen:

T.

[Jock Scot]

Welcome to the world of a history teacher, Jock.

Of course, many of us in the field have a belief that if we can reach just one student, then we've done our jobs...I deal with myths about history on a daily basis. I may not change some of my student's minds -- all I can do is present with them the facts, and provide the most accurate and objective account of the subject at hand -- and I've done my job. What they do with them is their business, I suppose. You can lead a person to knowledge -- but you can't make them think! :mrgreen:

T.

I really don't think I have the skill, or the patience to be a teacher!

[macwilkin]

I really don't think I have the skill, or the patience to be a teacher!

Believe me, there are some days I share that sentiment, Jock.

T.

[Bruno]

Well I do not have any objection to a 5 yard 16 oz wool kilt, set/stripe, knife pleat affair. (personally I do not like look of Box pleats IMO)

I have 2 X 5 yard kilts and a heavy 8 yarder for formal occasions.

I would never dream of wearing a heavy 8 yard for wandering around the Machair. I know many who regard a 5 yard as being acceptable as a kilt in the right circumstances.

I regard it like wearing shorts. Shorts are Ok for the beach walking etc. But not suitable for a formal occasion.