I discovered today that my family (mother and sister, specifically) thinks kilt-wearing belongs to special events of the Scottish variety. They were, unsurprisingly, unaware that modern kilts can be had for an affordable price and in non-tartan, though they didn't much care when I sais this, either. My sister, particularly, has seen one or two fashion disasters with men in "kilts" over the years and is therefore unlikely to be impressed by my donning a kilt. She also happened to specifically mention against me wearing one to work, although that wouldn't be so bad as I work in an office at a desk all day.

However, both don't know I've placed an order for my first kilt! It will take 4 weeks to be delivered, though, which means I will have to buy another from someone else if I want to wear one on Australia Day (Jan 26).

But that's a relatively minor problem. I still have to live with my family for a little until my finances recover from the separation from my (ex-)wife. I'm not sure what would be harder: convincing them it's actually okay, or going ahead without convincing them.

Wade.

P.S. I have at least one (female) friend who is encouraging me to be kilted.