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    I have in fact attended Druid rituals within the Stonehenge circle-and worn the kilt to and from the event-though donning a white robe for the actual occasion-as a courtesy to the actual Druids.

    Quite funny, for I was emerging from the lavatory-a bit apart from others so dressed, and there was a coachload of American tourists--well it said aso on the coach. Anyway the look on their faces at seeing a chap in a 'white dress/robe' emerging from the lavatory was quite a sight!

    Then a braver member of the group asked why I was dressed in such a way-and the relief on his face when I told him that it was in respect of a Druid ritual was a sight to see. To then I think he'd been recalling everything bad he'd ever heard about us Brits-worse than that!

    I also attended one this year at Stonehenge for the summer solstice, and there was an amazing German pipe and drum band-playing the traditional doodlesac and dressed in the most exotic attire-leather skirts and the like-great fun.

    The only problem with wearing the kilt to a British tourist attraction-is brushing off the crowds of camera happy Japanese tourists.

    James

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    James, the Americans were probably afraid that the KKK had opened up a branch in Britain.

    If you're not familiar with the Ku Klux Klan, look it up. It's one of the more shameful parts of modern American history.

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    Yeah, in all honesty, if I saw a fellow wearing a white robe, my first instinct would be to do unspeakable things to him. Not saying I would do it, but the thought would cross my mind.

    I don't like Klansman.

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    Quote Originally Posted by arrogcow
    So this afternoon I stop in to a Wal-Mart (I know I hate them too, but sometimes you just have to go there). I'm in line and the cashier says, "That's a cool looking kilt." I way thanks, and then she asks, "Are you a Druid?"

    Just had to share.

    Adam
    I have a friend who used to claim he was a reformed Druid when anyone asked him what Denomination he was. If they bit and asked what a reformed Druid was, he would answer:

    "Well I used to worship trees, but I'm trying to quit, so I'm gradually tapering off, and now I'm down to worshiping small shrubs."
    "A day spent in the fields and woods, or on the water should not count as a day off our allotted number upon this earth."
    Jerry, Kilted Old Fart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JerMc
    I have a friend who used to claim he was a reformed Druid when anyone asked him what Denomination he was. If they bit and asked what a reformed Druid was, he would answer:

    "Well I used to worship trees, but I'm trying to quit, so I'm gradually tapering off, and now I'm down to worshiping small shrubs."
    ROFL!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JerMc
    I have a friend who used to claim he was a reformed Druid when anyone asked him what Denomination he was. If they bit and asked what a reformed Druid was, he would answer:

    "Well I used to worship trees, but I'm trying to quit, so I'm gradually tapering off, and now I'm down to worshiping small shrubs."
    HEAD KNIGHT: The Knights Who Say Ni demand a sacrifice!
    ARTHUR: Knights of Ni, we are but simple travelers who seek the
    enchanter who lives beyond these woods.
    HEAD KNIGHT: Ni! Ni! Ni! Ni!
    ARTHUR and PARTY: Oh, ow!
    HEAD KNIGHT: We shall say 'nee' again to you if you do not
    appease us.
    ARTHUR: Well, what is it you want?
    HEAD KNIGHT: We want... a shrubbery!
    We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb

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