Family Kilt Theft

[Thunderbolt]

OH. HELL. NO.

Not in my house.

Sorry to hear that. I'd be doing some serious "This is how it's gonna be" talking...

But in reality, do what you need to do to make things right, bro. A kilt isn't worth losing a family over.

Or, you can go to the local fabric store and get 5yds of the brightest, loudest pink or other crazy fabric and belt it up into a great kilt and state "This isn't coming off until I get my other kilts back", then collect all of your troosers and set fire to them in the back yard in protest.

As a matter of fact, just set fire to all of your troosers anyway...Make sure you're out of them first..

Just trying to add some humor to the situation...

Good luck Bro..

T.

[Wulf Skjaldr]

Well that's a low trick, I have to say.

I wish you great luck with solving that, and if I lived nearer to that coast, I'd certainly help mount the rescue operation, in a kilt, commando of course.

[Jock Scot]

Oh crumbs!First off, I am sorry you find yourself in this tricky situation,but this really won't do!Tell your mother,by letter,that no kilts no son and that's that.At the same time inform her that when the kilts are returned you are prepared to discuss,sensibly, any further issues that your mother may have.Provided that YOU and your mother both remember that YOU are no longer a child,but YOU also have to remember that it takes a "real man" to take constructive critiscism on the chin.Good luck laddie.

[woodard]

It's bad enough that a grown man has to worry that his parents or in-laws might have a problem with him wearing a kilt. This has gone beyond a controlling mother and an overbearing mother-in-law to grand larceny and conspiracy to commit grand larceny. They're no better than common thieves and should be dealt with as such.
Why aren't the police involved?

[Arlen]

This is a sad situation.
I have to agree with Mr. Woolery, though.
Play is calm and close. Don't cause any huge fights about it. You're a grown man and you're not the one so wildly emotional that you're kiltnapping!

Seriously, though. it sucks. Good luck to you.

[woodard]

OH. HELL. NO.

Not in my house.

Sorry to hear that. I'd be doing some serious "This is how it's gonna be" talking...

But in reality, do what you need to do to make things right, bro. A kilt isn't worth losing a family over.

But the kilt isn't the real issue here. Is it?
As I see it, the issue is a mother who thinks it's acceptable to steal in order to control her son. Her grown, married son. And a mother-in-law who conspired to assist in the theft.

[heartofglass]

My mom told me if she hears from my religious leaders that I should have them back, they will send them back.

SISTER Heart says you need those kilts!

[Mike1]

I think we need to be cognizant there seem to be some underlying issues at work in this situation, so let's try to keep our observations and suggestions above board, OK?

Family members can have problems one day and all can be forgotten the next, so try not to make comments that could eventually be seen as out-of-line.

Thanks!

[Coinneach]

So many things going on at once.

Did you wear a kilt to your business meeting? Was this not enough to show your mother you can dress yourself appropriately?

You could call the police, but you would have to be willing to prosecute the theft.

Perhaps a church leader could explain the concept of theft to both your mother and mother-in-law.

You're a grown man, married, with children, but your mother took the kilts, not the kids, because she was worried about you? Seems she has the wrong priorities. I don't know how old your kids are, but her theft is the wrong message to give them.

I like the letter idea, though it takes too long; you need to hand-deliver it. Take a deep breath and stay there while she reads it (don't get into a discussion with her about it). And do not leave until you have the kilts.

She should also apologize for violating you, your marriage, your family, and your house.

[Chase]

As a Police Officer, I would tell you to press charges...As a friend, I would tell you to try to reason with her to get it back and if that doesn't work, then I would press charges.

No Hesitation.

Chase