Coming out of lurkdom

[Sherry]

Hello all,

I've been reading for a couple of months now, & I've enjoyed the forum immensely.

I have two kilted sons, an 8 yo & a 20 yo. They both wear the Gunn ancient kilts to festivals & occasionally to church. The oldest also enjoys wearing his on campus (he commutes to university). They have been kilted for about two years, & my oldest says he has never experienced any anxiety about wearing a kilt. He attends Dallas Baptist U., & most of the reactions he gets are from other guys who think it's very cool.

In the movie "Raising Helen," there is some reference to a "sexy man of God" that some of Benj's (oldest son) female friends were joking about. So, on the first day of classes this semester Benj wore his kilt, & right after chapel leaned to one of the gals & said, "I'm a sexy man of God!"

No shyness there!

Both the lads are interested in black kilts, so I may venture into some kilt making myself. And my DD would love a kilted skirt. I am an advanced seamstress, so all the sewing & fitting is no problem.

I look forward to visiting with you all around the forum.

Sherry

[bubba]

Welcome out of lurkdom Sherry. Glad to have you join in.

[Blu (Ontario)]

Greetings Sherry...
Glad you found the board. Always nice to have another lass posting here. Interstingly, I'm married to a gal wit the same first name.

cheers,
blu

[Freelander Sporrano]

Welcome aboard Sherry , Nice to have a lady about the forum

[flyv65]

From another noob, I say "welcome"; and I let me say I relish a lass' point of view on the subject.

Bryan...where're you from again?...

[Riverkilt]

Always room for another lassie, welcome aboard...

Maybe you can get some sub-contract work from some of the kiltmaker's we're deluging with orders....

Ron

[John M.]

Welcome

[Rob Wright]

Welcome! Glad your no longer lurking. Enjoy the site.

Rob

[Kiltman]

Glad to have you with us. This is the best forum on kilts. I grew up thinking that 'sexy' and 'God' were mutually exclusive terms. Don’t believe that anymore. I started reading Andrew Greeley and figured it out. So much for theology.

[Sherry]

Many thanks for all the warm welcomes. You're all very kind.

Jimmy wrote:
"As a seamstress... trust me... you'll find that MAKING them is even more addictive. You have the skills to kick them out in no time, and have them looking great."

Hmmm, I don't think my sons would complain about that! Now if I could just find more time....

"Making them is also great therapy."

That might go along with the sewing. This is from the Home Sewing Association:

"Experience the relaxing and restorative powers of sewing. Studies commissioned by the HSA have found that women who sew - both experienced and beginner sewers - have a significant drop in heart rate, blood pressure, and perspiration rate. The studies also concluded that activities like sewing stimulate a child's creativity and serve as an effective tool in building self-esteem. Feeling stressed? Then retreat into your sewing area and give yourself some creative time. Sewing ... it's the alternative yoga!"

I would assume that men would receive the same benefits from sewing.

Riverkilt/Ron wrote:
"Maybe you can get some sub-contract work from some of the kiltmaker's we're deluging with orders...."

See previous note about time.

Kiltman, I've never read AG, so I'll just have to trust you on that.

Sherry