No respect

[Riverkilt]

Hey, buy her a ticket to the next DFW area highland games. Tell her it'll help her get in touch with her heritage. The kilt part will take care of itself when she sees how beautiful they are.

Ron

[SteveB]

I have meta few (very few) people who consider the kilt to be defined by Scottish wool, tartan, knife pleated to sett, Philabeg.Period. To one of them the great kilt is a dress, and to another the self colour is only a skirt. They are welcome to their opinions. I have only had to deal with a conflict about it once some years ago. My sister's wedding reception had been planned out well in advance at a local venue. When it came time to put the deposit money down and make certain the contract was in order, I accompanied my sister while kilted to the management office. The receptionist commented to my sister about her brother's skirt. My sister was very upset and asked if the establishment had a policy against allowing kilted men entry. The receptionist had a puzzled look. I explained that the garment I was wearing is a traditional mans kilt. She looked even more confused, so I gave her a short history lesson, along with pointing out that the two of us were displaying the same tartan as it represented our clan, mine on the kilt, hers on the wrap she was wearing over her shoulders. The proprietor arrived from his office, greeted us, and introduced his wife who was filling in for the regular receptionist while the regular was on holiday. My sister asked him if the establishment had a problem with kilted men. he said no, and that we would be welcomed. My sister asked about his wife's aversion to my kilt. He was puzzled as both her parents are Scots. We finished up the details, and I wrote out the checque. As we were leaving he mentioned that his wife worked the little restaurant at the foot of the hill. After we left my sister and I called on my future brother in law, and his kin. The restaurant seats thirty and opens at 16:00. By opening time we had rallied 24 men and 6 women to dine together at the restaurant in full clan tartan. 8 Clan MacNeil, 10 Clan MacDonald, and 6 Clan Cunningham kilted men with girlfriends in tartan shawls appeared for opening time. She of the many comments earlier, was very quiet during our dinner.

[Stratherrick]

I must admit, it's taken me a few years to get used to plain kilts. I've never looked down on them, more a case of readjusting my radar settings!

The thing is, I suppose, it's their rarity on display that causes the shock factor for a lot of folks? In the past 10 years, I reckon I've only seen about four or five on the street in Scotland. Maybe the wearing of them is an outwith Scotland kinda thang?

Even so, I'm supportive of the wearing of any type of kilt.

Cheers

Bruce

[attworth]

I appreciate everybody's opinions and views. Last night I kind of cooled off about the whole thing and today is a new day (she's not in the office yet.)

On a good note, I got my book by Barb T. last night and plan to make a wool saffron colored kilt (if I can find the material.) Following the book, it should be considered "traditional," as it will be hand sewn, 8 yards long and wool.

Call it a dress then woman!

[12stones]

I appreciate everybody's opinions and views. Last night I kind of cooled off about the whole thing and today is a new day (she's not in the office yet.)

On a good note, I got my book by Barb T. last night and plan to make a wool saffron colored kilt (if I can find the material.) Following the book, it should be considered "traditional," as it will be hand sewn, 8 yards long and wool.

Call it a dress then woman!

Congrats on getting the book. I'm hoping to order mine next week, maybe... And it doesn't sound like even a handmade traditional saffron kilt will quell this woman's attitude, so don't stress anymore about it.

Oh, and your search for saffron wool is over... unless you were looking for cheap saffron wool.

[Galician]

I appreciate everybody's opinions and views. Last night I kind of cooled off about the whole thing and today is a new day (she's not in the office yet.)

On a good note, I got my book by Barb T. last night and plan to make a wool saffron colored kilt (if I can find the material.) Following the book, it should be considered "traditional," as it will be hand sewn, 8 yards long and wool.

Call it a dress then woman!

Wow, a nice challenge to take on!

Hopefully, that should keep you busy and able to forget about the boss' bossy lady.

Btw, are you doing this in place of ordering a tank?

[robthehiker]

"But I don't agree with what most people don't wear under them."

She doesn't like underwear. That's cool.

[attworth]

She doesn't like underwear. That's cool.

Galician - No, I'm still ordering my tank. I just can't decide what yet, so I'm going to quench my thirst by making kilts. I've got the two x-kilts so far, now time for a traditional "style" or two.

12stones - Yes! 80$ a yard is, well...not cheap. But that's ok. I will probably try my hand at the traditional with some wal-mart material and make sure it's something I know I can do before dropping the money on the good stuff.

[Galician]

Galician - No, I'm still ordering my tank. I just can't decide what yet, so I'm going to quench my thirst by making kilts. I've got the two x-kilts so far, now time for a traditional "style" or two.

Well, that's one good way to quench a thirst. Best of luck, can't wait to see the finished product!

[attworth]

Well, that's one good way to quench a thirst. Best of luck, can't wait to see the finished product!

Me either! I'm only on Ch. 3 of the book. I got ecstatic last night reading about the history and "What's in a kilt" etc.

I felt like a major nerd getting so excited.