First Time Out In Public With My Kilt

**Riverkilt** · 6th October 07, 12:45 AM

Way to go Jackson 1863! Its all good.

I really like the Army tartan. While its meaningful from a service and veteran's aspect, its also a very dignified looking tartan...subtle but strong. I had mine made up in a USA Kilts semi-traditional. Wear it to work a lot because of that dignified look.

If your monitor is on, you might be able to see the bits of blue in the tartan. Subtle, but classy.

Ron

**jackson1863** · 6th October 07, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

I had mine made up in a USA Kilts semi-traditional. Wear it to work a lot because of that dignified look...If your monitor is on, you might be able to see the bits of blue in the tartan. Subtle, but classy.

Ron

The kilt looks great! I particularly like the blues, which are the same colors as Army dress blues.

I am not sure if you are a veteran (not that it matters regarding wearing the tartan). If you are, thank you for your service. If you are not, thank you for supporting the military heritage that the U.S. Army tartan represents by wearing the kilt.

The Army veterans of the McKnight family, going back to at least the 19th century and probably even earlier (I'm still doing the genealogical research), salute you!

**pipesndrumsnun** · 6th October 07, 07:09 AM

Congratulations on a great first outing!

**Riverkilt** · 6th October 07, 08:53 AM

Aye Jackson,

Was a Navy Marine kinda kid myself but two great great grandfathers fought for the blue side in Tennessee and defending Washington D.C., had a great Uncle in France for WWI, my father flew for the Army Air Corps in North Africa, and I was born in an Army Hospital (Craig Field, Alabama). The later gave me a great interest in things "Jacksonian."

One of my first "Kilt binges" was in camo kilts (tiger stripe, woodland, CADPAT, forest MARPAT, desert MARPAT, and desert camo) but out grew most of them.

Now seem to be entering a similar kilt binge on military tartan kilts (Royal Air Force, Leatherneck, U.S. Army, with a U.S. Navy on order).

Semper Fi,

Ron

**Nighthawk** · 6th October 07, 09:27 AM

Since we're on the topic- I had ancestors on both sides. I had Leddy's in the Irish Brigade in the South, and my great grandfather however many times removed was a colonel in one of the Ohio regiments. I'm a member of a reenactment group called the Renaissance Scots. I took Grandpa Wolfe's name my character name, and since I have all of his military regalia- his sword, musket, bayonet and all of his medals (including his officers hat sash) I use a dark ages Celtic sword, using the story that it had been passed down generatoinally to me. I mentioned this summer that I went to Gettysburg. I also went to Antietam. My dad got this pic of me in my AK. It seems appropriate to the conversation.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ishbrigade.jpg

And gentlemen- thank you for your service. I believe that you don't fully understand your rights in this or any other "free" society until you do something to earn them. I tried to join, but I have arthritis in my knee and I didn't make it past the physical.

**jackson1863** · 6th October 07, 09:32 AM

I appreciate the rich military heritage in your family and appreciate your sacrifice in defending our freedom.

I don't know if you are a reader, but I would recommend James Robertson's biography of "Stonewall" Jackson. He teaches at Virginia Tech and is an expert on Jackson.

I am also currently reading a book about the other Jackson (Andrew) by H.W. Brands which I would highly recommend.

Blessings,
Tim

**Nighthawk** · 7th October 07, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by jackson1863

I appreciate the rich military heritage in your family and appreciate your sacrifice in defending our freedom.

I don't know if you are a reader, but I would recommend James Robertson's biography of "Stonewall" Jackson. He teaches at Virginia Tech and is an expert on Jackson.

I am also currently reading a book about the other Jackson (Andrew) by H.W. Brands which I would highly recommend.

Blessings,
Tim

Not sure if this was directed at me or not, but I am indeed an avid reader. I will take your advice on that biography of Stonewall. My dad may already own it. He's a history teacher who specializes in the Civil War. He's got his own no so small library. And if this was indeed directed at me, I was unable to serve to my disapointment. However, I have in the past organized rallies, and I do my best to educate on their rights- particularly the first ten amendment, which people have absolutely no real understanding of.