New Guy in SoCal

**kiltsocal** · 2nd September 06, 10:09 AM

I am absolutely new to the kilting community, so I've started humbly with the MK. Just got it yesterday, so the only great adventure I've had in it so far is walking out into the living room and braving my roommate's laughs (which were sadly very substantial). Of course, it is super-comfortable around the house, and I can't wait to get it on the trails in the next couple of days.

**possingk** · 2nd September 06, 10:17 AM

Welcome to the group, don't worry to much about your roommates once you are out and about and they see the attention you will be getting, they will want one.

What is an MK?

**Blu (Ontario)** · 2nd September 06, 10:46 AM

Welcome from Ontario, Canada.

MK?... m-m-mountain k-k-kilt?

blu

**auld argonian** · 2nd September 06, 10:59 AM

Hail to thee from Chicago.

...your roommate may laugh...sure...laugh now...we are not amused.

Many of the forum participants have had to withstand the slings and arrows of the odd snicker or chuckle or even insult or the un-kilted. Shake it off and keep going...you'll be a better man for it.

Best

AA

**Yaish** · 2nd September 06, 11:24 AM

Hi KiltSocal, welcome to the boards, from another SoCal kilter.

What part of Socal are you in? If its anywhere near the city of Orange, I strongly suggest you take yourself and your kilt to the Orange International Street fair tonight or tomorrow. (Orange circle, where all the antique shops are)

Great big fun event, and I'll be there tonight. You can find me at Ireland Street when American Wake is playing. I'll be the guy in the kilt.

And dont worry about your roommate. He may laugh now, but just wait until you take his girlfriend. Or if he doesnt have a girlfriend, just wait until he sees the attention you get from other women. He'll come around then.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 2nd September 06, 11:26 AM

Wear it proud. The others are right... your room mates laughter will soon stop. And yes.. what is an "MK?"

**pbpersson** · 2nd September 06, 11:42 AM

I don't know much about Southern California.....but I thought out there everyone did their own thing and it was an accepting place when it came to new ideas?

What is an MK?

Anyway, welcome from Phoenix, AZ! I'm sort of like one of your neighbors to the east.

I wear Utilikilts (UKs) and I think they are awesome - in my opinion they don't compare to Amerikilts (AKs).

Phil

**pdcorlis** · 2nd September 06, 11:52 AM

Welcome to the rabble from the hills and streams of northern Idaho - there's much here to help and inspire you!

**Riverkilt** · 2nd September 06, 12:10 PM

Welcome aboard neighbor.

If you wanna read some good stuff about kilted hiking check out this thread on our friend Andrew's journey. The link to his website is in his initial post.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17045

And don't sweat what your closest friends say...kilt just knock them askew for some reason. He'll be asking where to get one once he figures out how comfortable and FREE kilts are.

Ron