Hello from NW Florida

**hannism** · 21st June 16, 11:09 AM

Hello everyone.

I bought the kilt while I was in England. I wore the Black Watch kilt while I was in Edinburgh, and also for the Scotland in Colchester festival.

Most of the Scots were pretty receptive towards me while wearing it. (Probably about 95%). It is a conversation starter.

It is a double edged sword. But, there's far more good than bad that comes from wearing it.

Eventually, I'd like to find out the origins of my family name. Right now, I think it maybe Hannay or McInnes, but I'm not sure. I may never know the answer.

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**ASinclair** · 21st June 16, 11:26 AM

Hello!

and

**Richrail** · 21st June 16, 11:33 AM

from Reno, NV.

**tulloch** · 21st June 16, 11:46 AM

Welcome from the highlands of central Massachusetts.

**Tomak** · 21st June 16, 01:00 PM

Hello and welcome from Southern California.

**Kiltedjohn** · 21st June 16, 01:29 PM

Hello and welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands.

**Tarheel** · 21st June 16, 03:04 PM

Well met new member. I like the turnout in your photo. One thing I can offer is, the 5% adverse reaction to you being kilted can be won over with a disarming smile and patience (50% of the time). Welcome to this side of the positive kilted people.

**Father Bill** · 21st June 16, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!

**dougle** · 21st June 16, 04:13 PM

**hannism** · 22nd June 16, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Tarheel

Well met new member. I like the turnout in your photo. One thing I can offer is, the 5% adverse reaction to you being kilted can be won over with a disarming smile and patience (50% of the time). Welcome to this side of the positive kilted people.

That's great advice. I'll remember and apply that.