Hello from Eugene, OR

[Nigel]

Hi,

I am Nigel Fisher, a (hopefully) soon-to-be-kilted teenager. I live in Eugene, Oregon, USA as I noticed Mowgli does. It's great here - a little cold for my tastes (I grew up in southern California) but still great. I have talked to my friends and they agree that with my legs and general demeanor, I could pull off a kilt (I trust them to give honest opinions and not spare my feelings).

I do, however, have an issue. Not to burden Xmarks with my problems, but I was wondering if any of you had a good, solid, logical reason (not like "it feels good," but a solid reason - I appreciate and like the feel of kilts from what I've heard, but my father needs more convincing) for wearing a kilt. My father is currently opposed to my kilting, but he is willing to change his opinion if I can present a good reason to him. If anyone has one, I'd be glad to hear it, and greatly appreciative!

Also, if anyone could post helpful links on cheap (but not flimsy) kilts or material, I would be much obliged. I was thinking of the SWK Thrifty for my first kilt - good idea? Too few pleats or too light?

Again, hello to everyone to Eugene, and merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever it is you celebrate! Thanks for any help, and I hope to stick around!

EDIT: Oh, I forgot to add that I have been lurking around here for a few weeks. I finally decided to join - what harm could it cause?