A little ticked....

[Nighthawk]

Very sharp turnout! Mom is being an idiot, mad at you for looking like that. You have an appearance to be proud of, you and your family. Happy Thanksgiving, brother. You can join us here in Co next year if you like.

[arrg-isle]

I yield to no one in my depth of respect for Family, and for the priority of taking care of your own, and honoring one's Clan.
Both my parents were Departed by the time I was in my mid 20's, and I would give half the teeth in my head to have just one more day with either of them.
Just this past Summer, suddenly & without warning, my only daughter Passed Over, at the vibrant age of 25, and surely it's no great challenge to imagine what I'd sacrifice to see her for even one more hour, during my Waking Life.
That said, it defames & cheapens everyone, up or down our lines, to belittle or marginalize or ignore the cultural traditions and identities of the centuries of ancestors without whom we would not even exist, or at least would not exist as the great, proud people we are!
No one deserves a care blanche on that, not Moms, not Dads, not even your Grandfolks, or Great Aunt Minnie, and especially not anyone's snotty, conceited siblings!
I think Maya Angelou (hardly Scottish, but certainly proud of her roots) said it best, and simplest:
IT MATTERS LESS WHAT YOU CALL ME, THAN WHAT I ANSWER TO.

[jordanjm]

I have a similar problem. I just do not wear the Kilt around them. I think the remove the emotions from the situation, and do what seems logical.

[ThistleDown]

Smashing!

[McELT]

I know that I'm a bit biased, but I don't understand how someone could see the way you and your family were dressed and seriously take issue with it.

I understand from your previous postings that there are some comparisons being made between you and your siblings vis-a-vis financial success and that you have recently been evaluating your career, etc., which may have troubled your family somewhat, but there is definitely nothing wrong with your wardrobe.

Your son looks proud as heck to wear his kilt (and what a chip off the old block.)

I hope that your family realizes that the only real problem they have is with themselves and encourage you in your endeavours, kilted or not.

[Macman]

CC, good for you for making your decision and sticking to it. Thanks for the pictures; you three look great!

[BroosterB1]

I said before and will say again; you can lead the horse to the water, but you cant make them think.

With all the positive comments that were directed your way, and your son's I am sure (Just too cute), it should be obvious the problem is not with what you are wearing, but rather what goes on between the eight inches of gray matter of both your mother and brother.

Enuff said, you guys look great! Great natty family. Should be proud.

[Spartan]

What great pictures! You can be proud!

Did your mom happen to hear any of the complements?

[robthehiker]

Ya know, the "high road" and "bigger man" answer is to leave the kilt at home and attend the dinner in peace.

However, I don't like heights and I don't need to be the bigger man so I think you did just fine. If the event is being held at a restaurant who are they to dictate what you will wear? Can you demand that all the women wear dresses? Their request is totally inappropriate.

I would though invite your Mother (Parents) over for a small family dinner if you so desire. Making the gesture will be good enough. Wasn't sure if your mother was anti-kilt and involved in the ultimatum.

Well said cavscout. I'm with you and celtic cowboy on this one. To me this is bigger than "What's more important? Family or kilts?"

Your pictures are wonderful. You all look so proud. Well done.

[Nighthawk]

I just got home from dinner with my in laws, whom, I might ad, I love to death. My mother in law told us that she loves my Black Stewart and that it looks great on me. I'm thankful for that, especially in light of this thread.