A Rookie Mistake Ordering Another Kilt

[Riverkilt]

I know that pant sizes measure much larger than what they claim...they all do it...guess it makes us feel good.

I've ordered kilts from 9 different kiltmakers over the years and they all say the same thing - MEASURE - DON'T USE YOUR PANT SIZE.

So, I know this...but I'm ordering my 81st kilt, but I'm in a hurry so I'm ordering stock from USA Kilts. Just a Casual for another trip rafting down the Grand Canyon. I'm on the website checking stock...without thinking plugged in my pant size.

So the Celtic Nations tartan kilt showed up - but when I tried it on it fits - but too tight to be comfy moving around on a raft in whitewater. Groan...we have met the enemy and he is us.

Good news, in a quick call to see what they have in stock to express ship to make it in time (hopefully) and they found a Firefighter's Memorial Tartan in my correct size and a Casual - perfect for easy on and off as needed. I love that tartan. It's a beautiful tartan and meaningful since I spent 5 years volunteering with the Phoenix Fire Department's Crisis Wagons.

I had the Firefighter's Memorial tartan in a Semi-Trad but sold it after losing the 110 lbs.

So hey, I feel "stupid" or "elderly" but the good news is I'm happy to be able to fly the Firefighter's Memorial tartan down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River.

And now I also have a great tartan with the Celtic Nations when I lose some more weight. AND, my kilt inventory is back up to 20 kilts.

Hope that all makes sense - ye olde basic, "The hurrier I go the behinder I get."