Who wears a kilt everyday?

[Hamish]

Phil, I too am sorry to learn that you feel you have to draw back from X Marks, even if only a little. Obviously, no forum can be the 'right' place for everyone, including this one (!) but as others have said, we all hope you will not forsake us altogether.

As one who wore his last pair of t------s very nearly nine years ago and has since then worn the kilt daily, I am undoubtedly one of those from the other camp. However, I do not believe I am obsessed with kilt wearing (although it might appear that I am). For me, the kilt is quite simply the most masculine, comfortable and, within my lifestyle, practical garment imaginable - and I see no reason to wear the bifurcated alternative unless I have to which, in almost nine years, has not been the case.

The advent, some ten years ago, of the 'contemporary' kilt and now in all its current forms has made it possible for me to remain kilted when the heavy, traditional woollen kilt is unsuitable. This has also, as I see it, enabled me to play my small part in ensuring that 'The Kilt' does not become just a costume or uniform to be brought out for 'special' occasions which, not so many years ago, was indeed the situation - especially over here in Scotland. My wee 25% of good, honest Scottish blood ensures that I wear every one of my tartan kilts with respect, but I have my 'fun' and unconventional kilts for those other, very much less formal times.

Thank Heavens that we are not all of the same outlook! I greatly respect your opinions, as I do those of everyone else here. If you leave us altogether you will be missed so I trust you will pop back from time to time to add your valued sixpennyworth.

Take care,
Ham.

[Niblox]

Phil,

I don't wear my kilt everyday, but I still enjoy being an x-marker. Do stay in the forum and contribute whatever thoughts you wish.

All the best

Niblox

[starbkjrus]

I think it would be folly to think that because you dont wear a kilt every day you dont fit in. Try and look past what seems like the obvious and you'll probably see that no body here is obsessed with kilts in an unhealthy way.
In the 9084 days I have been alive, I've worn a kilt for 2 days, both special occations, weddings.

So please, do pop in again from time to time, I (for one) have thought well of your posts and think of you as a valued contributer.

You don't need to wear a kilt every day to take an active part in the forums Phil.

I enjoy reading your insights on various topics that you bring from a Scottish and Edinburgh point of view so I hope your visits are still fairly frequent.

Yeah, what they said.

With that being said I think daily kilt wearers here are in the minority but regardless whether you only own kilts (and no trousers) or wear one occaisionaly as I do we respect and apprecieate your contributions here and hope you will continue to drop in.