kilts, self-image, women and other related thoughts in a jumble

**Richland** · 18th February 06, 02:08 PM

Ok?..........

**Southern Breeze** · 18th February 06, 02:13 PM

Could you repeat that? I wasn't paying attention.

Just kidding! Great thoughts, thanks for sharing them.

**furrycelt** · 18th February 06, 03:41 PM

Well said Alan. This of course explains why this forum is so populated by above par people.

-ian

**Robin** · 18th February 06, 05:09 PM

Alan...I hear you!

What you wrote is very recognizable...what you wrote before (your encounters)...also.

I'm 45...when a lady aged 70 makes a nice remark...I smile...when a "too good to be true" lassie makes a nice remark...I smile for the rest of the day.

This happens rather often, so I'm smiling 24/7 since I'm a full timer :rolleyes:

My retarted boss likes to make fun of me...he called me a transvestite / crossdresser...that's perfectly fine. He's narrow minded, his problem...not mine.
The waitresses (my co workers) love to see me kilted...they know better!

This is not the reason I wear the kilt, but it's a nice bonus

Cheers!

**CameronTaylor** · 18th February 06, 08:02 PM

That was one of the funnest (yes it is, I said it, that makes it a word - I am THAT dog ...) reads I've had in many a while. Thanks Alan.
Now write some more ...

CT - please and carrots

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 18th February 06, 08:10 PM

Alan,

Getting mighty deep these days. Got a new bottle of Laphroaig??

Seriously, those who decide to wear a kilt in the face of the opposition of the world are necessarily going to have some common traits. Is anybody "better than me"? No, but I held that viewpoint before I ever donned a kilt. Maybe that is common for the others out there and is part of the personality that wears a kilt. I will allow that there are people who have accomplished more than me, I'm not president of the US, PM of the UK, spiritual head of a church, or CEO of a large company, but that does not make them better, and in some cases they are poorer than I. I have a good career, wonderful wife, 2 great daughters, make enough money to be comfortable, and am respected by my friends and colleagues. What more should I expect?

And Alan, from what I know of you, you are similarly happy with your own life. Maybe in the final analysis being happy with what and who you are is the key. Envy of others is counter-productive.

**Graham** · 20th February 06, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

Alan,

Getting mighty deep these days. Got a new bottle of Laphroaig??

That's just what I thought!

Seriously, that's not an insult, I do my deepest thinking in the evening after a couple of drams...but not gypsy-kissed, just thoughtful.

Alan, that was brilliant, and like others I can relate to it. I love the company of woman too and have a wonderful wife that cannot compare with any others I meet.

So does kiltwearing give one greater confidence with women, or does one who has confidence with women have greater confidence in wearing kilts?

Both work together, that's for sure.

Nice thoughts Alan, I could read a lot more of that.

**KiltedKnight** · 18th February 06, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by furrycelt

Well said Alan. This of course explains why this forum is so populated by above par people.

-ian

Speak for yourself! I've shunned work long and hard to get to be the person that I am and I'll not be insulted by you!

Chris

**646guy** · 18th February 06, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by furrycelt

Well said Alan. This of course explains why this forum is so populated by above par people.

-ian

Oh GOd...I'm stepping up in class here...which fork to use...which spoon to use...don't drink from the fingerbowl....IT'S TOO MUCH TO HANDLE...

But seriously...great post....

**highlander_Daz** · 19th February 06, 03:16 AM

Im modern society its tragic how we are judged on how we look, hence many peoples obsession with plastic surgary, and im many cases it does nothing to improve the self esteem if the person haveing the operation.

I was recently at a sports centre and i saw a group of very pretty women going in and out of a room, I asked what was going on inthere and it turned out to be a weight watchers meeting- none of these women looked overweight!!!, they had simply fallen into the trap of believing that they dont conform to what society belives they should look like.

we are all born equal and how we should be measured is by what we do and not how we look, I never wear "sportswear" or "branded" nike hilfigger etc. simply because I choose not to be "the same" as everyone else.

as for women why settle for mcdonalds when you have steak at home!!