Ok, long time lurker, first time poster!

I've been interested in Kilts for years, lurked here off and on for many months, and finally bit the bullet and signed up.

I don't have a kilt yet, but hope to acquire one soon. But I HAVE been bitten by the bug. The wife knew of my interest, and "surprised" me a few weeks ago with (gasp) a costume Irish kilt for our annual trip to the Irish-Italian parade in New Orleans. Not wanted to hurt her feelings, I wore it..... And it was so much fun that now I'm determined to "go legit" and get a real kilt! :-)

Tartan fascinates me - problem is, despite family lore about our Scottish ancestry, I have yet to be able to conclusively prove it - thus not sure IF I'm attached to any particular Tartan, or which it might be. I know its not really a "rule" anymore, but still, I'd like to know if I have any real attachment to any recognized group - Scottish or Irish.

I've got Wilson's in Kentucky as far back as the late 18th century, and Thompson's in Alabama and Georgia even longer. But I suppose that's a subject for a different thread.

Obviously, I have all the Newbie questions, but I promise to use the Search feature and try to find the answers already posted!

Kindest Regards!
Tom