hangin' in there

**akaussie** · 5th January 05, 03:41 AM

G'day all, just a quick note to say that i havent given up entirely on the kilt, have been wearing it a bit lately. had both pairs of shorts in wash at same time so had to wear the kilt then which i loved and my wife never said anything about it. same with the other times that I have decided to wear it, she has never said anything so i think we are making progress (albeit slow). Still havent been out in it yet though, Heading down to see the old man and my sister in a few weeksby myself so will hopefull take it to wear then.
Cheers all andrew

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 5th January 05, 08:11 AM

No rush. You have a whole life to wear it.

Just start-out with a Celtic Festival or Renn Faire (if you have them). Head to an Irish or Scottish bar for a night of live music. Once you're comfortable there, you'll be fine everywhere else.

It's a natural flow.

**Casey** · 5th January 05, 10:58 AM

My wife, who is from France, was luke warm on the kilt until we went to a highland games. The pomp and pagentry appealled to her heritage and now she often askes me why I'm not wearing a kilt.

Casey

**akaussie** · 5th January 05, 11:12 AM

Jimmy, as far as I know, the only thing that comes close to anything celtic etc, is St patricks day celebrations that the town has.

Casey, We are going to the Edinburgh (hope I spelt it right) Tatto when it comes to Australia (in Sydney) in feb, so will see what happens. Dont think my black amerikilt would be suitable attire for that though.
The amuseing thing about my wife is a comment she once made that we are not scottish.
I have scottish ancestors, and my wifes maiden name is Macgregor!!
Any how I think it's just an excuse she is throwing at me, I beleive her main fears are, 1, I might get my head kicked in by some clown who takes the kilt the wrong way. 2. The kids will get harrased cause their daddy wears a kilt (or skirt as she calls it) I dont think she like the design of the AK,I am seriously considering a USAkilt but am still waiting for a reply from Rocky on some info about his kilts.
Cheers to all. Andrew

**Casey** · 5th January 05, 11:24 AM

Andrew,

The ladies love the tartan. My wife has not yet warmed to the idea of a non-tartan kilt.

For your info my avatar is Ancient MacGregor Tartan.

Casey

**macwilkin** · 5th January 05, 11:26 AM

Jimmy, as far as I know, the only thing that comes close to anything celtic etc, is St patricks day celebrations that the town has.

Have you looked for a local Scottish society?

Cheers,

T.

**Kilt Ted** · 5th January 05, 06:30 PM

Andrew

Thought I would add my 2 cents worth as a kilt wearing Aussie. Only a new one in the last 2 months.

Luckily I have my wifes support but I feel starting with a Tartan Kilt realy helps. People really identify with tartan and they seem to accept it far more readily than I thought. I decided to take the big step and wear it out straight away and have been pleasantly surprised by most peoples attitude in the very conservative Hobart so far. The first time out was definitely the hardest. Try wearing it to a resturant, people seem to accept you dressing up and once you sit down no one is any the wiser. On Xmas day I was up paying the bill next to a large table and they had a discussion on which tartan I was wearing. One guy actually got it right, then another lady went out of her way to say I looked very smart. A few coments like that really help.

Around the local suburbs seem to get lots of looks but no adverse coments so far. Even had a few smiles from men, I wonder if they wish they were game to wear one to? I have been worried about it being so so different to the Aussie stereotype photocopied man image but so far so good.

As for USA Kilts, I just ordered my second traditional. You would be very happy with one I am sure.
Good luck and
Stay in touch.

Cheers

Rob

**Graham** · 6th January 05, 04:59 AM

Hi Andrew, glad you're hanging in there!

Do you have a Caledonian Society nearby? They have a dinner coming up around the 22nd Feb. That's usually a good place to go.

In Tassie we have a couple of festivals coming up that include celtic music (Rob, Cygnet this weekend, Georgetown next weekend).

**Alan H** · 6th January 05, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Kilt Ted

.....pleasantly surprised by most peoples attitude in the very conservative Hobart so far.....

Cheers

Rob

HOBART! Didn't you just suffer through an invasion of smelly sailors from Sydney just a few weeks ago?

I gots me acouple of mates that did the race. They keep saying "Wot the bloody hell we DO this for? There's nothing in Hobart worth putting up with all that."

**Kilt Ted** · 6th January 05, 07:27 PM

Yes Alan

Its the worlds toughest ocean race. 120 boats started. 57 finished. Huge winds huge waves, one 4 million dollar 97 foot maxi was reduced to scrap this year, upside down with its keel torn off. Thats how badly people want to get here! Only the toughest survive to experience our hospitality and superb wilderness scenery and world class food.

Graham

Are you coming down to the Cygnet festival, if so would love to catch up.

Cheers

Rob