Great Weekend

[Graham]

It was our wedding anniversary on Saturday so we went south for a couple of days.

I decided it was to be a weekend of kilt wearing only, during which we went to dinner, supermarkets, city shopping, markets, and even camping.

I had the pleasure of being the guest of Dr.David Mitchell (insert)and his wife, whom I recently met at Tom's Cafe.
David is a church minister and barrister, he is also a keen kilt wearer so we had much to talk about. His picture is shown with his permission.

The weather was warm so I wore my Bear kilt all weekend, it was very comfortable.

Later that day at the Botanical Gardens I was approached by a woman who said I was the 'best dressed man in the park'. There were two weddings on at the time, so I figured that was a fair compliment!
I replied that I must assume she is interested in things Scottish, she said "no, I just like a man in a kilt, and with such brown legs".

I'm glad my wife wasn't too embarrassed.

The whole experience was a wonderful boost to my confidence in moving closer to saying goodbye to trousers for good.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

Graham,

Sounds like a great weekend. I know it helps
to find someone who shares your interest in kilts.
I have never been a member of an online forum before. Yet this one gives all of us an outlet
to discuss views and feelings we all hold dear.
I'm glad I stumbled into this online group.

Nelson

[Graham]

I'm glad you're here too Nelson, do you have any kilted mates in your area?

[Kiltedmusiclover]

Yes, my best friend, Jeff, made his own Kilt.
We go to highland games together.
He is the one who got me interested in
getting a kilt of my own.
I know about 5 others in my hometown who
wear kilts. 3 are pipers and 2 compete in
the Scottish athletics.

Nelson

[Graham]

nelson, good to hear you have Jeff to inspire you.
Something I learned from Blu, how about organising a "kilt night" once a month in your area?

I hope to be starting one soon here.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

That is a great idea. I would be
interested in trying to help organize it.
What is usually involved with having one?


Nelson

[Graham]

First a correction, it was Bear who gave me the idea, not Blu. I think we will just meet with a few friends and make our own music with a few beers and nibbles.

If you have a pub with celtic music locally, that might be good, but i like a private venue myself, a place where we can meet and openly discuss kilting and related issues - like we do here, but face to face.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

We have a new Irish pub in town.
I will discuss it with the owner.
I feel sure that he would go for it.
My dilemma is that in our region of the
the US is know as the bible belt.
Unfortunately many people equate the
the drinking of alcohol with your Christianity or should I say your salvation.
So some of the people may feel the can't
meet at the pub.
A private venue might work best.
I will definitely look into a kilt night.
Thanks for your help Graham.

Nelson

[Graham]

Nelson, I live in a Bible Belt too, (as well as a kilt belt) which I think is great!
Many Christians I know will drink in moderation, some abstain.
Of those that abstain some are happy to meet in a pub (away from the Bar perhaps or a seperate room), a few would not "darken the door".

Personally, I'm more offended by tobacco smoke than anything else because I have no choice but to breath the foul stench (or leave).
You could remind your Christian Bravehearts that Jesus turned water into wine and that the Bible allows wine and only forbids drunkeness.

Israel was given by God "oil to make the face shine and wine to make the heart merry".

Or, that the apostle Paul counselled the church "not to judge..another brothers' food or drink".

Or that Jesus was a friend of publicans and sinners.
Or that paul said we have "freedom" to eat and drink, so long as that freedom is not used as an occasion for sin.

I think you should find that most Christians would not have a huge problem, and if they have reservations that may well be overcome by the beauty of good celtic music.

Hope I've covered everything without sounding 'pushy', I do respect my brethren that choose not to drink.

and stop pinching my signature! :mrgreen:

[Kiltedmusiclover]

I agree with your statements. I have used several
of them with my fellow christians. I believe
the way you do on the subject. Yet in our state
its ok to smoke on the church house
steps (we are the tobacco state) but If you "darken the doors" of a bar
you are not a true Christian. I've even
heard it said that the wine Jesus drank and
created in his miracle were different than the
wine that we have today.

So the idea struck me to maybe have both.
One kilt night at the pub and if that goes well
I may see about a private home if there is
some interest for an alternant site.


BTW I had that sign off prior to becoming
a member of this group. Imagine my surprise
to see you using it too.
I will change my tag since you were here
first.

Nelson