Thanks guys!

Blu, your recommended website is exactly the sort of advice I was seeking! Thank you.... the irony is that I've visited that site before and had completely forgotten about it!

Ozmeath, thanks for your take on things - I'll be keeping those points firmly in mind in the future, especially the concept of viewing this as an educational challenge.

Starbkjrus, I like the way you think... "My own experience says they just don't understand - YET."... nicely put!

And Yaish, you're right - I can't change their minds for them. I don't intend to try. I just wanted to be "forewarned" as it were, in case they object or are offended, etc. Fortunately, at this moment I don't live anywhere near them (they're in the USA, I'm in Australia) and I don't own any kilts (yet), so it's kind of moot at the moment. But that probably will change in the future...

Thanks for the ideas and advice, folks!!