As I am not yet kilted, I have found this thread interesting. For me, 0+1=1. Therefore, I should own one kilt. Of course, when I finally acquire a kilt the race is on. Or is it?

Many of the more traditional members of our clan seem to feel that there is no earthly reason to own more than a small handful of kilts. Two or three seems to be about the limit for them, while many of them say you only need one. I'm really going to have to think about this.

I have, however, started on the journey. There is an envelope sitting in front of me labeled "Kilt Fund." I don't know how fast it will fill up, but it's a start and there's no rush because I lost 20-25 lbs last year and hope to duplicate that feat again this year. At 53 the pounds come off slowly, but maybe by this fall I'll be down to a proper weight (at least down below 200) and be ready to really think hard about it. Of course, along with the kilt come hose and sporran and all the other stuff to do it right - oh my

Another reason not to rush is that while I have been thinking I might order an Anderson or McConnell tartan to honor my mother's families something else may be looming in my future. Some of you may have noticed the thread in The Tartan Place forum about a New York State tartan where I have been trying my hand at some designs. If we can push something through our fractious legislature what could possibly be more appropriate for a first kilt?

Wish me luck,

Brian