A Wee Story

**AlanP** · 12th February 11, 11:48 AM

Hello from suburban Philadelphia. I’m newly registered on the forum but I’ve been lurking around the site for quite some time. I’ve had a desire to wear highland attire since the first time my father took me to a parade and I stood, frozen in awe, at the pipes and drums coming down the street. My heart was pounding, I could hardly breathe, and had tears rolling down my face. It was like a freight train had hit me square in the chest. I didn’t understand that emotion then but now, some thirty years later, I think I get it. It turns out my surname is part of Clan Grant and it must’ve been that highland blood boiling up in my veins. That same feeling still hits me today and, though I never acted on that desire to wear the kilt until now, I’m enjoying my journey of discovery into my heritage and highland dress, and look forward to being a part of this community as well. Oh, and I’m lucky to live less than ten minutes from USA Kilts which is a Good thing, but could turn into a very, very Bad thing!

Cheers!
Alan

**Spartan Tartan** · 12th February 11, 11:51 AM

from Oklahoma City!!

**Macman** · 12th February 11, 11:57 AM

Alan, welcome to XMTS from Victoria, B.C.! Pipes and drums are like that, aren't they?

**dstarkravingmad** · 12th February 11, 11:59 AM

Hope your journey is fruitful!

**Failed God** · 12th February 11, 12:14 PM

Welcome to the site. I to am new to the site and kilt wearing. Also i am originally from Philadelphia And i just bought my first kilt from USA Kilts and i plan to buy another from them soon.

**tulloch** · 12th February 11, 01:17 PM

Fantastic! Great that you have found that you can get and wear the kilt. Welcome to the forum from the highlands of Central Massachusetts.

**Jack Daw** · 12th February 11, 01:49 PM

Hello and welcome from Houston, TX. My VERY early (1740s) McIntyre line lived in Tinicum Township.

**jgcunningham** · 12th February 11, 01:59 PM

The power of the pipes!

Welcome to the Forum!

**Mike_Oettle** · 12th February 11, 02:03 PM

Hi, Alan, and welcome to X Marks from the bottom end of Africa.
I had a similar experience seeing a pipe band playing when I was little. And then I got to march to the accompaniment of a pipe band when I was in my regiment. What a thrill!
Regards,
Mike