I'm back !

[Ranald]

Well yes as you've read already I'm back and I missed coming here to our wee bit of the web.
I've moved to a place called Inverurie in Scotland which is about 16 miles or so outside Aberdeen.It's a small town but not as small as others that we've visited! and there are the normal shops that one expects these days.

I have to let you know that since leaving Croydon England two weeks ago I've worn the kilt.The people here just don't seem to get it, i've been greeted with everything from compliments to downright hostility, when I'm walking about to town or taking the kids to school the drivers on the road always stare or rubber neck it.
Still Inverurie is a beautiful place and I think everyone here has talked about the new guy in the kilt by now! gives them something to talk about!
I have been following Hamish's advice on colour co-ordination and think for me this is a whole different way of dressing, more care with ones choices of clothes is in order here.But saying that the people of Scotland that I've encountered seem to hold the kilt in a revered state, like funerals dancing nights out etc you know like special occasions.
Cold ? no I'm naa cald. In fact I've never felt more comfortable with myself.
I did however buy some gaiters from a walking shop, and they are the gortex type, I bought them to keep my socks clean when I go walking in the fields, I highly recomend any of you out there who feel the cold to get some.
The television programes are different also as you would expect, there was this comedian on called Graig Hill who's very funny he also is kilted and was a welcome sight for me, but I've not seen anyone at all other that the Inverurie pipe band wearing the kilt yet, one lives in hope! and I wonder what they'll make of my solid colour (navy blue) kilt.
BTW up here in Scotland it's not wear a kilt but wear the kilt! go figure.
Anyway enough rambling, Im glad to be back and i've missed you all.
My best wishes from bonnie Scotland.
Richard D. Reynolds.