First USAKilt Casual received

[Tobus]

You don't need to iron PV - get a steamer...you'll love how the pleats fall back into place with a single pass.

I have one of Rocky's PV casual kilts too, but I've never found a need to iron or steam it. The "perma-pleats" stay as they should, all on their own. No muss, no fuss!

Thom, it sounds like you're well on your way to becoming more of a kilt traditionalist, if you don't mind my saying so. I think it's great. And I have to agree with Riverkilt on this point too: next up should be a semi-trad or even a full-blown traditional kilt. If you're anything like me (which may or may not be a good thing!), you'll feel more confident the closer you get to a traditional kilt.

[Thom Leno]

A steamer! Great advice. Thanks! I'm contemplating which kilt will be next. My wife has fully realized and accepted that kilts are the norm and only if absolutely necessary will trousers come in to play. The other kilt has been relegated to yardwork around the house - xtra casual type wear. I'm saving for something warm for the winter, even if my employer won't allow me to wear a kilt during the Academic year (I don't know yet, I've put in a formal request "up the chain" for an exception to the dress code) I will wear one and change to whatever they require on campus and change back when leaving.

I may end up moving up the line semi-trad and upward. I just know there is much more to come.

Okay... a picture. I so love to pose for pictures. But you are right. Tis only fair.

It's great that Rocky includes a bunch of business cards in your orders. I keep a couple in my pockets to hand out because it never fails, someone says something.

I had a guy at a coffee house (music is played people drink coffee and basically have a good time) tell me he just couldn't wear a kilt, it wasn't right. He was standing alone about 6-8 feet away and had interrupted a conversation I was having with 3 ladies. I'm no looker let me tell you. I pointed out his and my immediate situation and mentioned he might rethink his position on kilts. It was all in fun, but the point was made. There will be more kilts in Vermont!

Have a great day guys! and THANKS!

Pete - I also need approval from my CFO - If you ever needed a reason to treat your wife better - this is it. Hopefully, your wife is always treated like the precious jewel you knew she was when she picked you. (There is no way any of us picked out our wives. if you think that's the way it went, think back....)

[Kilted Jeeper]

Pete - I also need approval from my CFO - If you ever needed a reason to treat your wife better - this is it. Hopefully, your wife is always treated like the precious jewel you knew she was when she picked you. (There is no way any of us picked out our wives. if you think that's the way it went, think back....)

You are very correct sir!

[macwilkin]

Now with respect to Vermonter's and kilts. We need more kilts in Vermont. Please. I'm just asking you. Pass the word. A little story and I'm done.

Are you aware of the St. Andrew's Society of Vermont?

There are also three VT pipe bands:

http://www.standrewspipebandvt.org/
http://www.stjohnsburyacademy.org/page.cfm?p=69
http://www.catamountpipeband.org/Cat...and/Home.html*

*Named for the tavern where Ethan Allen organized the Green Mountain Boys, if I remember correctly.

So there you go...

T.

[Thom Leno]

Are you aware of the St. Andrew's Society of Vermont?

There are also three VT pipe bands:

http://www.standrewspipebandvt.org/
http://www.stjohnsburyacademy.org/page.cfm?p=69
http://www.catamountpipeband.org/Cat...and/Home.html*

*Named for the tavern where Ethan Allen organized the Green Mountain Boys, if I remember correctly.

So there you go...

T.

I appreciate the info. Yomper88 has recently joined the Catamount Pipe Band working his way up in grade in the percussion section. I am finding a lot of people go out of their way to tell you of their Scottish Heritage when they notice your kilt. Quite a few have kilts, but only wear them on special occasions. I'd like to see more kilts worn as part of accepted every day wear. I'm looking for a second moon when I say that it seems, but we'll just keep wearing them.

[wildrover]

I'm looking for a second moon when I say that

Arrrre ye tryin' tae get a free peek under me kilt?!

I am finding a lot of people go out of their way to tell you of their Scottish Heritage when they notice your kilt. Quite a few have kilts, but only wear them on special occasions. I'd like to see more kilts worn as part of accepted every day wear.

Same here on all counts. I wear mine for plenty of reasons...not every day, but certainly more often than just piping comp and festivals...and I get the same comments, and it's always cool to jaw about ancestry and whatnot. Met a few of my neighbors just yesterday morning when I was out practicing in the clubhouse...one guy very interested in talking about his own Scottish ancestry, the other guy saying not to bother closing the weight room doors next time because they all like the pipes, and the third guy asking about the Highland Games this weekend because he's interested in learning to throw a caber...

[Thom Leno]

That's for sure. it must be double entendre day.