Quote Originally Posted by uncledelphi
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I showed it to my mother and she wasn't too thrilled with it. She is clan Armstrong herself and understands my desire for tradition and roots and all that, but she is having a rough time with it. She especially hates the sporran. ("Not only are you wearing a skirt, but you've got a purse, too!")

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On the third Thursday of Jan. I will be playing my first Celtic gig in public. I hope to have my Armstrong Ancient tank by then. That will probably be my first kilted outing.
Your mom may get used to it in time. For some people, the idea is so new they need time to absorb it so that it just seems normal to them.

You'll do great! I hope you'll follow Hamish's guidelines on the socks, tho'.

Sherry