Louisville KY Kilt Night, January 24th

**bikeolounger** · 25th January 09, 06:45 PM

I'm terrible with names. The one I'm most able to remember is the guy in the saffron SWK, third from the left: Tom, aka bikeolounger.

**ForresterModern** · 25th January 09, 07:30 PM

I am only slightly less bad with names than Tom, so here goes (from the left):

Can't remember his name but he came with Rachel, then Spencer (? xmarks handle), then Tom (aka, Bikeolounger), then Sandy (aka JSFMALJR), Carter (no handle) and his dad Jeff (ForresterModern), and Hector (Hospitaller).

There were significant others in the pictures and gathering as well---my wife Caroll, Jen (with Tom), Rachel (with the guy whose name I can't remember) and Sandy's wife (whose name also excapes me now). I think we need a program next time.

**bikeolounger** · 25th January 09, 07:47 PM

On the left is Andy, who typically posts on other forums as Andy HPADC. I've not seen him post here, but I don't read every post.

I didn't get good pictures of the wonderful non-kilted members of our group, but Jeff (I think) took this one with my camera, of Jenn and me.

The angle of the shot gives the impression that I'm wearing my SWK Saffron heavy a bit low on the knees. I assure you that is not the case. I am going to have to find a source for some different colors of kilt hose than what are in the Locharron offerings. The lovat blue are a bit, well, greenish to suit me, and their dark blue don't suit me with a saffron kilt. My sporran had moved to the right a bit and I hadn't realized it until after the picture was taken.

Her skirt is a kilted skirt of Robertson tartan. It is on loan from my mother, as she rarely wears skirts these days. My stepfather has some Robertson heritage, hence the choice of tartan, but the provenance of the skirt is a bit more complicated than that.

**Ilsydr** · 25th January 09, 07:52 PM

I'm Spencer, the one a bit out of sorts....I don't own a Sporran or Kilt hose yet, and my kilt isn't as long as it looks....it had just slid down a bit to cover my knees...

Hopefully my next kilt will fit better.(but what can you expect from a kilt bought off the rack?)

**Rex_Tremende** · 25th January 09, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by bikeolounger

I didn't get good pictures of the wonderful non-kilted members of our group, but Jeff (I think) took this one with my camera, of Jenn and me.

Nice to see you both - in pictures at least - again.

Regards from upriver,
Rex.

**bikeolounger** · 25th January 09, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Ilsydr

I'm Spencer, the one a bit out of sorts....I don't own a Sporran or Kilt hose yet, and my kilt isn't as long as it looks....it had just slid down a bit to cover my knees...

Hopefully my next kilt will fit better.(but what can you expect from a kilt bought off the rack?)

Spencer, I think you looked just fine. Well, for a guy, that is...

And I didn't have a sporran for my first couple of kilt nights, either.

Seriously, as I told you on the phone earlier that day, it wasn't about how spiffy your outfit would be, it was about the socializing. It's like I tell bicycle folks when I'm teaching. The gear doesn't make you faster. What makes you faster is how you use the gear. I've seen folks ride VERY well on inexpensive stuff.

**Jdot84** · 26th January 09, 05:44 AM

Everyone looks great. Next time hope I can attened. Looks like fun was had by all.

**EagleJCS** · 27th January 09, 09:48 AM

Sorry I missed it. I was (and still am) feeling a bit out of sorts - sore throat, sinus/ear issues. I was being selfish and didn't (still don't) want to share whatever it is I've got with anyone else.

Hopefully, I'll be able to make the next one. Not to hijack the thread, but another opportunity to go kilted is coming up March 21. The Louisville Pipe Band (in which I am a piper/guitar player/vocalist - long story on the last two) will be in concert at the Clifton Center. Tickets on sale now via the pipe band website.

**bikeolounger** · 27th January 09, 05:49 PM

There is a band that is a spin-off of Drop Kick Murphy coming to Louisville March 3rd, too. My birthday is that following weekend, which offers yet another option.

And the Custom Car Show is in February--four of us went last year (two couples, both men kilted), and enjoyed people-watching.

**Andy HPADC** · 30th January 09, 06:48 AM

I'll be there for the show and for bike's B-day:

THE STREET DOGS, The Ashers, FLATFOOT 56.
2126 S. Preston St.
Louisville, KY

March 3rd. $10.00

For those who may not know, Flatfoot 56 has an excellent bagpiper.
The Street Dogs was formed by the original (and better in my opinion) Dropkick Murphy's singer.
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"I received an e-mail from the lead singer of The Street Dogs, Mike, asking me to rally support for their show in Louisville, KY on March 3rd. Yes, it's a Tuesday at 7:30 PM EST... but let's make sure they don't drive from Boston for nothing. For those who do not know The Street Dogs: Mike McColgan was the original Dropkick Murphy's singer, who left the band to be a Boston firefighter. He is still a firefighter who is on extended leave for this band. Mike is also an Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He was rescently featured in Marine Corps publications for his song "Final Transmisson" which immortalizes a yongster who died in Baghdad with only six months of service, and who wanted to be a school teacher after the war. They are also known for their song "Back to the World", which is about veterans.

The show is $10.00 at Uncle Pleasants in Louisville. After work, come on down and stay two hours and help make this a good show and give a warm welcome... please."