Howdy from Arkansas, y'all

**GreenEyedMonster** · 27th October 11, 06:57 PM

Hey, y'all! Howdy from Central Arkansas, USA. I've gone and bought myself a new kilt this month and I'm excited to begin breaking my hick self into the tradition behind this incredible garment. I've taken Halloween as an occasion to jump into my new kilt and show it off, but I'm eager to learn of more places I can wear it and grow to be as comfortable in one as a pair of shorts.
I'd love to hear other "newbie" experiences and perhaps save myself from some embarrassing scenarios which I can't even imagine yet (probably involving alcohol, I recon, for one). I'm grateful for the folks that have established this forum and given fellas like me a place to dig up his roots.

God Bless! Earl Brent

**J_Mimbs** · 27th October 11, 07:09 PM

Greetings from the Gulf Coast of Florida! These boards are a wealth of wisdom for us newbies. I'm sure the ladies and gentlemen here will be able to save you from (most) embarrassing situations.

**KiltedDixon** · 27th October 11, 07:26 PM

Welcome from North Texas.

I walk my dog in our neighborhood kilted. A good safe start.

**TimButterfield** · 27th October 11, 07:27 PM

from Des Plaines, IL (near Chicago).

**GreenEyedMonster** · 27th October 11, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedDixon

Welcome from North Texas.

I walk my dog in our neighborhood kilted. A good safe start.

That's a good idea Dixon. I also thought about getting a utilikilt to do my farm/yard work in. It's about to turn cold here, though. Any cool/cold weather tips? I hate to put off wearing 'til spring :/

**CopperNGold** · 27th October 11, 09:48 PM

Welcome from the Oregon Coast!

The kilt is made for cold weather. Take a look at the average temperatures from various places in Scotland. Maybe work your way up to a heavy-weight wool kilt for winter? Have fun, and enjoy learning the ways of the kilt from our friends here at XMarks!

Jocelyn

**Oddern** · 28th October 11, 12:21 AM

Warm welcome from Norway, the land of the vikings. If it is a wool kilt you have, there cold is nothing to worry about. If your knees gets cold, just pull the kilt down a bit or your hoses up.
Skål!