First negative reaction in over 1 1/2 years

[Ian.MacAllan]

Welcome to the club, Bruce. The only negative comments I have received have been from highschool boys in cars which had passed me without slowing. That's one of the "benefits" of living within 1/4 mile of a high school.

I think the fact that they do this only when they think they are beyond retaliation is actually a compliment to us.

Best wishes!

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[RockyR]

I think the fact that they do this only when they think they are beyond retaliation is actually a compliment to us.

Good point. The fact that they're scared enough not to 'say something' until their way OUT shows more respect for us than those that insult us to our faces.

Then again, those that insult kilt wearers to our faces usually have a bit of the 'liquid courage' to help them (Whiskey or lots of beer).

[macwilkin]

Oh, I see. Thank you for enlightening me.

Was it not the native Americans that championed that style of fighting? I seem to recall something about that from my youth. I never was much good at history.

Mark

I'm referring to the revolution, where we had to fight in such a way to actually do anything against the better trained Redcoats.

Sathor,

That is very much a myth regarding American tactics in the Revolution; there were a few examples of colonial forces using "irregular" tactics, but most historians will tell you that Washington knew his only chance was to field an army that could beat the British Army on their own game. That was one of the reasons why the Prussian officer Von Steuben was brought over, to write a drill-manual for the colonial forces and to instill discipline into the American line to do such a task.

You might wish to take a look at Don Higginbotham's George Washington and the American Military Tradition for a very interesting discussion of Washington's views on this subject. In addition, Earl Hess has a new book out on the myth of the Civil War era rifle musket which also delves into this myth as a preface.

I can recommend other titles if needed. I deal with this myth on a regular basis in my history classes.

Regards,

Todd

[sathor]

Fair enough, I just remember what I learned from the books we had when I was a kid. Being that the math and Science books are quite different now, I can believe history has 'changed' as well.

Sathor,

That is very much a myth regarding American tactics in the Revolution; there were a few examples of colonial forces using "irregular" tactics, but most historians will tell you that Washington knew his only chance was to field an army that could beat the British Army on their own game. That was one of the reasons why the Prussian officer Von Steuben was brought over, to write a drill-manual for the colonial forces and to instill discipline into the American line to do such a task.

You might wish to take a look at Don Higginbotham's George Washington and the American Military Tradition for a very interesting discussion of Washington's views on this subject. In addition, Earl Hess has a new book out on the myth of the Civil War era rifle musket which also delves into this myth as a preface.

I can recommend other titles if needed. I deal with this myth on a regular basis in my history classes.

Regards,

Todd

[GDub]

Unfortunately, there are numskulls in the world. Kilt on, and don't let it get you down!

[BruceK]

Thanks to everyone for their comments and support. One of the same clods we had seen in the lobby putting his feet up (no shoes) on one of the cocktail tables. My wife and I almost went over there and tried to teach him some manners, but figured we didn't want to spoil our breakfast. Ah well. I can only hope that they make the same mistake again with someone more easily annoyed...

And BKPowell, you're very right. If that's the first time in 1.5 years that has happened I'm doing d*mned good!

[RamsayClanCommish]

Thanks to everyone for their comments and support. One of the same clods we had seen in the lobby putting his feet up (no shoes) on one of the cocktail tables. My wife and I almost went over there and tried to teach him some manners, but figured we didn't want to spoil our breakfast.

Well, it just goes to prove that they had no proper instruction in life from thier parents .... whoa re probably just as ill mannered and clueless.

[NewKilt]

When I witness this kind of "bravery" and "intelligence," I'd just love to see them spending 10-12 weeks in boot camp answering to a Master Sergeant or Chief Petty Officer who tells them that "their sole purpose in life is to do exactly what I tell you to do."

Darrell

[Geoff Withnell]

I have had, in the just about a year of kilt wearing, only one really negative comment. While walking past a restaurant with outdoor sitting, one fellow in a group of college age people shouted out "Looks like we have a DRESS code violation here!" [his emphasis]. I turned and said "Children have dress codes, once you are a man, you will be able to wear whatever you like, including a kilt if you are man enough." A couple of the girls in the group almost fell out of their chairs laughing.

Geoff Withnell

[slohairt]

I have had, in the just about a year of kilt wearing, only one really negative comment. While walking past a restaurant with outdoor sitting, one fellow in a group of college age people shouted out "Looks like we have a DRESS code violation here!" [his emphasis]. I turned and said "Children have dress codes, once you are a man, you will be able to wear whatever you like, including a kilt if you are man enough." A couple of the girls in the group almost fell out of their chairs laughing.

Geoff Withnell

Hee Hee. Good response. If you can get the females of the troop to laugh, the alpha monkeys put their tail between their legs!

The occasional negative response is a side-effect of kilt-wearing; have a laugh, brush it off, and don't give it any more thought after the initial encounter.