...to be kilted at prom...

**IsaacM** · 5th January 10, 06:46 PM

Thank you so much guys! Keep it coming!

**CalMcGuire** · 5th January 10, 06:51 PM

I sure hope your principal allows you to attend in your kilt. I went to my Senior prom in a kilt and it was by far the best time I've ever had. Your letter is well written and with the suggested additions it should present a convincing argument.

Best of luck
Brandon

**CDNSushi** · 5th January 10, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by IsaacM

Thank you so much guys! Keep it coming!

Isaac,

I'm not trying to sound unkind here, but really -- with 8 pages of comments in your last thread on this topic and 5 pages in this one, with some of the forum's kilted "heavyweights" all checking in with their ideas and opinions, I would imagine that by now you would have sufficient material with which to proceed on this issue.

If you haven't gleaned enough by now, do you think you ever will?

**IsaacM** · 5th January 10, 07:28 PM

^ True, I have had tons of info, and I feel very ready for this. However, weeks ago, I also felt ready, and some people brought up things that I hadn't thought of until they mentioned it on this site.

I am editing my original letter, and will present it to the the principal near the end of January, when I have all the pictures that I want.

Thanks.

**auld argonian** · 5th January 10, 08:38 PM

I think that maybe he sort of means that we're keeping the encouragement up (as well as the editorial suggestions)...

Best

AA

**###KILTEDKIWI###** · 5th January 10, 08:50 PM

I'm not trying to sound unkind here, but really -- with 8 pages of comments in your last thread on this topic and 5 pages in this one, with some of the forum's kilted "heavyweights" all checking in with their ideas and opinions, I would imagine that by now you would have sufficient material with which to proceed on this issue.

If you haven't gleaned enough by now, do you think you ever will?

^ True, I have had tons of info, and I feel very ready for this. However, weeks ago, I also felt ready, and some people brought up things that I hadn't thought of until they mentioned it on this site.

Time to man up a wee bit and get on with the job at hand then Issac.

Does he have 4 million razor sharp teeth, snakes for hands and a pitch fork that he prods you inconsistently with? probably not, and after all he is just another human, doesnt matter if he was the Queen of England or the king of akrabaklastan, present your case in a confident, firm and yet friendly manner.

Or are you worried about a little bit of humiliation? I have made a twat out of myself more times than i can remember (ongoing occurences to be added at a later date), but its all good character building stuff...

I wouldn't attempt to drown him in BS or paint his office with it, just state several valid points and leave it at that.

Worst thing that could happen is he will say no.

all the best

Phil C

**dfmacliam** · 5th January 10, 09:32 PM

I have to agree with Kiwi, less is more... shorten your letter and provide pictures of your ensemble, prepare a verbal presentation, and include the Vice Principal, no use stepping on toes... I believe you are on the right track...

**CDNSushi** · 5th January 10, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by ###KILTEDKIWI###

Does he have 4 million razor sharp teeth, snakes for hands and a pitch fork that he prods you inconsistently with?

No, just sharks. With friggin' laser beams attached to their heads.

And dogs. With bees in their mouths and when they bark they shoot bees at you!

**###KILTEDKIWI###** · 5th January 10, 10:22 PM

And dogs. With bees in their mouths and when they bark they shoot bees at you!

oh, so thats where "she had a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp" comes from, you live and learn...

**Nighthawk** · 6th January 10, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by ###KILTEDKIWI###

Does he have 4 million razor sharp teeth, snakes for hands and a pitch fork that he prods you inconsistently with?
Phil C

Now make that a she and that sounds sexy!

Originally Posted by ###KILTEDKIWI###

oh, so thats where "she had a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp" comes from, you live and learn...

No... That came from my ex wife, after she left me and started doing drugs... and let her teeth fall out... and her legs go to hell... and... Oh, never mind!

So with that being said- let's give the kid a little slack, shall we? He has a couple months before prom, if I'm not mistaken. Making sure he has all his ducks in a row, as the saying goes, seems to me the most prudent- and productive- course of action. Asking for a critique of his letter, especially from this lot, strikes me as another very wise course of action, and he has gotten some good advice on his content. This seems to me a very good idea. Please correct me if I'm wrong.