Quote Originally Posted by Macman
Sherry, I do actually have brothers named Rob, Jamie (and also Russ), but we spoke Canadian at home. All but Jamie now wear the kilt, and we're working on him. I do have a few stories, and some of them are actually true!

Maybe the "the" in front of "kilt" is a sign of respect, similar to the usage "The Mackintosh"?
not to hijack the thread, but when did canada develope their own language ( other than adding 'eh' to the end of every sentence)?