My son went to school today in his Gordon kilt !

**Livingston** · 18th February 09, 07:37 AM

I don't see Iowa THAT bad for wearing a kilt. Of course, I moved from there back in 1992 before I started wearing kilts. I'll have to remember to bring mine with me the next time we're back to visit the grandkids in Grimes. And THAT depends on when I get a new job.

**McFarkus** · 18th February 09, 07:41 AM

We need pictures!!!

**Tim B** · 18th February 09, 08:03 AM

Way to go Howard Junior (or whatever his name). It seems like mass kilting in Iowa is going to take baby steps...your son just took a giant leap.

Trying to organize a kilt night here...have talked to some of the officers on my department about it and they are actually "thinking" about it. Ill let you know if something develops and maybe we can see you out here soon.

**jpo** · 18th February 09, 08:23 AM

Very cool indeed.

Originally Posted by puddlemuddle

Especially nowadays, I think its even more the trend to "be yourself" and not conform to everyone else's standards...SO GOOD FOR HIM!!!!!!!!

I think the scare quotes there are very much necessary. Speaking as someone not too far removed from high school, a lot of the "be yourself"ers are really just doing as all their friends do, shopping at Hot Topic and listening to music that, while not officially Top40, just as commercial and schmaltzy.

A kilt however, is rare enough to truly be individualistic. One of my favorite things to do while kilted is walk up "punk"/emo/hipster/scene kids, look them up and down, and then just say "conformist" as I walk away. Blows their minds.

jim

**Dirk Skene** · 18th February 09, 08:25 AM

We'll be looking forward to the picture

**Panache** · 18th February 09, 08:28 AM

Howard,

Fantastic story (except for the trainers but he is 14 so you have time to work on him!)

Since he is leading the evaluation I would wear a different tartan kilt and let him standout in his family colors as his own man.

Pictures would be great!

Cheers

Jamie

**puddlemuddle** · 18th February 09, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by jpo

Very cool indeed.

I think the scare quotes there are very much necessary. Speaking as someone not too far removed from high school, a lot of the "be yourself"ers are really just doing as all their friends do, shopping at Hot Topic and listening to music that, while not officially Top40, just as commercial and schmaltzy.

A kilt however, is rare enough to truly be individualistic. One of my favorite things to do while kilted is walk up "punk"/emo/hipster/scene kids, look them up and down, and then just say "conformist" as I walk away. Blows their minds.

jim

Your probablly right on that aspect...remember I've been out of high school for 14 years..so when I was there it was the "punk" kind that were the individuals making a statement, I can totally see how that has become mainstream!
Chad

**Derek Conley** · 18th February 09, 09:48 AM

How cool!

**Adam Pound** · 18th February 09, 09:58 AM

I don't know, wearing the same kilt as his "old man" may engender a nice feeling of solidarity with you Howard. Plus his schoolmates may be even MORE impressed if you are both seen in matching tartans.
Adam

**Earl D** · 18th February 09, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by puddlemuddle

. . . . Especially nowadays, I think its even more the trend to "be yourself" and not conform to everyone else's standards...

Cheers,
Chad

When I have the oppurtunity to minister to youth groups, one of the themes I talk on is "Transform. . . don't conform". It's amazing how many kids think that they are following their own lead while still "running with the herd."

Good for your son wanting to go kilted. My youngest said that he would but wants to quit growing first before he gets a kilt. At 16 he's still growing and is already 6'4 and wears a size 14 shoe.