Today was my day off, but I had to travel to two of the bus barns today to attend to some matters. I was wearing my traditional Irish National kilt, my black sweater, black hose, and green flashes.
The first stop was the south bus barn, where they were giving out flu shots. I got some good-natured ribbing from the EMS staff there, but overall no real comments. After getting my shot I wandered upstairs to the supervisor's offices. One of the supervisors commented "great looking kilt!" to me. I asked if I could wear it next St. Patty's day. He chuckled and said no, but then added that just last week the wearing of kilts (or skirts for the women) while driving came up in conversation with the other supervisors. I mentioned to him that Utilikilts has some nice ones, and they just happen to have a grey fabric that matches our drivers uniforms. Gave him something to think about. ;)
The second stop had me up at the north barns to exchange my old badge for my new one. Lots of drivers and other Transit employees sitting around in the lunchroom, and not one comment! Woohoo!