For the Good of the Cause

**Richland** · 7th December 06, 01:53 PM

Tried to bring a little Joy to my little corner of the world (See posting "Joy to the world" on Sunday by being kilted in the city and exchanging with folks who wanted to know more!!!!

**arrogcow** · 7th December 06, 02:01 PM

Monday night, I had a rather lengthy conversation with a guy who wants a kilt, but could never afford one (that he knew of). Additionally a clerk over hearing us, told us that he had just heard the kilt song (you know the blue ribbon one) a few days earlier on the radio. So where did all this take place, the paint dept at Home Depot.

Adam

**RockyR** · 7th December 06, 03:09 PM

This past week (and until Dec 25) I have been here 12 - 14 hours a day, 7 days a week (up from our normal 10 hours a day, 7 days a week) trying to make as MANY kilts as possible in time for the holidays!

**Colin** · 7th December 06, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

This past week (and until Dec 25) I have been here 12 - 14 hours a day, 7 days a week (up from our normal 10 hours a day, 7 days a week) trying to make as MANY kilts as possible in time for the holidays!

Rocky, that only covers the orders from Graham and Ron doesn't it

**Frank MacDuffy** · 7th December 06, 03:26 PM

Well, I haven't done much, but I give a kilt defending kilt wearers tomorrow!

**Raphael** · 7th December 06, 03:57 PM

I haven't done much in the last 24 hours except updated my Kilts Night group. ALthough I am heading out to the Vancouver Kilts Night this evening.

**Ugly Bear** · 8th December 06, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

This past week (and until Dec 25) I have been here 12 - 14 hours a day, 7 days a week (up from our normal 10 hours a day, 7 days a week) trying to make as MANY kilts as possible in time for the holidays!

Rocky:

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say that just won't cut it. Do you realize that you are wasting 70 - 84 hours a week on trifling things like sleep, sustenance and hygiene? That is time you should be giving over to The Cause.

I myself have been tanked up on amphetamines 24/7 since October 21st, 2003, ripping the trousers off strange men in the street and forcing them to don the kilt at gunpoint. I don't know how many I've converted; I stopped counting at 50,000.

**Riverkilt** · 8th December 06, 06:37 AM

Crack me up UB!

This one had me pondering too. Best I've come up with is just wearing the kilt, taking some time to coordinate accessories (Thanks Ham), and when people ask the usual teasing questions not go off on them but genially play along, and when they ask questions about the kilt take time to answer them, and most of all present myself as if wearing a kilt is the most normal thing in the world.

And, thinking about it, wonder perhaps if those guys who ask teasing questions aren't maybe testing to see how those comments are handled. Maybe they think ahead and wonder what would they say when they are teased for wearing a kilt. Gives me a chance to role model for them that its no big deal.

Imagine a kiltmaker with a sales force of enticingly clad attractive women roaming the streets to convince men to buy kilts, complimenting them on how masculine and handsome they look kilted, encouraging to just try one on over their pants then having them drop trou to feel the freedom like the UK vendors do...

Ron

**Cawdorian** · 8th December 06, 06:44 AM

Within the past 36 hours, I participated in a discussion with my Scottish Pastor and two of my fellow church members about the tradition of wearing the kilt in Scotland and how it has fallen by the wayside there.

Last Saturday night I wore my kilt and argyle to a Christmas Party where lots of small children were present, the Scottish Santa was piped in and out by a bagpiper; a show and tell session was conducted by a native Scottish lady who described to the children some of the Scottish Christmas traditions. After the show and tell, the children particpated in some of the customs, it was a very educational and enjoyable evening. These children are learning about our Scottish heritage at an early age.

Tonight I am going to a Christmas party at the home of one of my fellew church members who participated in the above mentioned discussion, I may wear my kilt to that party. I can't think of a better way to let my friends know there are some of us out here who aren't going to let those traditions die.

**Rigged** · 7th December 06, 04:36 PM

I wore my new SWK Standard (Black Stewart) to an office party today. Our department V.P. said, "You win the best-dressed award." Well, there's no such award at this party, but I'm pleased the V.P. was happy.

When it came time for a group photo, I found myself surrounded by lovely ladies who wanted their picture taken next to me. While a word to the wise is sufficient, a picture is worth a thousand XMarks business cards.