traditional and modern conflicts

**Galician** · 14th November 07, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I'm sorry if I distorted your point, but I simply do not feel that wearing the kilt on a full-time basis alone makes you an expert on how to wear the kilt or its history & traditions. I've worn a kilt since I was 18 years old, yet not on a daily basis. I've worn it for reenactments, for educational programs to schools, civic organizations & groups, etc. I make no claim on being an expert, but why should my experiences be any less than someone who wears a kilt full-time? Todd

Where I disagree is that I WOULD consider you an expert. At least if you are over the age of 19, which I see that you are.

**macwilkin** · 14th November 07, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Galician

Where I disagree is that I WOULD consider you an expert. At least if you are over the age of 19.

Oh, to be 19 again! :mrgreen:

T.

**Ruanaidh** · 14th November 07, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Oh, to be 19 again! :mrgreen:

T.

Only if I could know what I know now.
Ta

**McFarkus** · 14th November 07, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I would never dream of trying to "convert" someone, but I'm always willing to have an intelligent and polite discussion with someone who may not agree with me. Gentlemen can agree to disagree without being disagreeable.

There's a saying in my family that 'every fellow has his way and every fellow's way is right.' I'm always a little put off by people who want to force their ways on someone else.

**James MacMillan** · 14th November 07, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Oh, to be 19 again! :mrgreen:

T.

Nope - thought about it some, but nope. I like my life now - warts and all.

**McFarkus** · 14th November 07, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

That would be true for being in the Highlands, but what about America or other places? They don't have the climate which wool would be more suited to, it would have to be of a lighter fabric, right?

Depends on the part of the US or Canada - some parts (Alaska for instance) are colder than Scotland.

**McFarkus** · 14th November 07, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

it used to be a tradition here the dunk women into a pond, and if she died that was proof she wasnt a witch.

She also could be dunked if she nagged her husband, who was allowed (even encouraged) to beat her as long as the stick was no thicker than his forefinger.

**James MacMillan** · 14th November 07, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Gentlemen can agree to disagree without being disagreeable.

And that's one of the great beauties of this forum!

We discuss things, air views, and still remain civil............

Or am I missing the point.......

**Nick the DSM** · 14th November 07, 02:40 PM

wow, didnt know it would go this fast!

i agree with most of waht has been said and i can see where it is coming from. the nylon sporran i agree is ugly but put it in black and possibly better look, its great but its more practical than some of the leather sporans.

i agree with james, they ARE like jeans. they wont be the same from then and come in different varieties. utilikilts are the amercanized (butchering for some) version of the kilt, does it mean its not a kilt? no just different.

**Joel** · 14th November 07, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

i agree with james, they ARE like jeans. they wont be the same from then and come in different varieties. utilikilts are the amercanized (butchering for some) version of the kilt, does it mean its not a kilt? no just different.

I particularly like the idea of different types of kilts: contemporary, traditional, modern...whatever they may be. It gives variety. I find if everyone is dressed the same, it could be a bit boring (not always, just saying). So, I appreciate the different styles. Individualism.