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    Quote Originally Posted by sathor View Post
    What was the gap between 1 and 2 though?
    The time between 1 and 2 was 4 months.

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    Congrats on your first one. Welcome to the addiction.

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    Congrats! I also have a new SWK Black Watch--I'll be wearing it at my second kilted gig on Saturday. The first time out is interesting... "OK, here I go..." After about an hour it's like, "This is just too much fun to not do again... tomorrow! But I can't wear the same kilt..." And so it goes.

    Have fun at the Renfest, and good choice for your first kilt!

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    Lookin' good! Welcome to the addiction!

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    how far should i "scrunch" them down?
    I think they look best scrunched down to just below the calf, before the leg starts getting skinny towards the ankle. Then your legs don't look like toothpicks sticking out of your hose.

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    Wear your kilt as though you have worn it all your life, in other words "this is how a kilt should be worn!Don't you wear the kilt like this?" attitude.Quietly and discreetly, though,take note of what you do and don't like, there is nothing better than seeing people for real wearing the kilt for ideas.Good luck and have fun.

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    Thanks for all the kind words & advice...

    I was worried about my legs looking like toothpicks...

    And thanks about the sporran hitting the steering wheel warning....OUCH

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    Quote Originally Posted by racerboy6996 View Post
    Thanks for all the kind words & advice...

    I was worried about my legs looking like toothpicks...

    And thanks about the sporran hitting the steering wheel warning....OUCH
    Your legs look fine - as does your kilt and sporran. Have fun! I'll be wearing mine outside for the first time next weekend @ the Stone Mountain Games. These knees haven't seen the sun in 20 years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by racerboy6996 View Post
    Thanks for all the kind words & advice...

    I was worried about my legs looking like toothpicks...

    And thanks about the sporran hitting the steering wheel warning....OUCH
    I agree with Tommy, your legs look fine. Don't run with a heavy sporran either, that can cause the eyes to water a little. If you have to run, either hold it down or move it to one hip.

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    Thanks for the "scrunch down sock" suggestion. I wore them that way & they did look a lot better.

    My first day out was yesterday. It was to the Renfest (I know not correct wear for the period) but it helped me get over any thought of people staring at me.

    I am in love with wearing a kilt now.

    After the festival I had to run into a local Italian place to pick up some food to go. We live in a very small town & I wondered how the "locals" would react. I know there are a lot of Scottish descendants around NC but you never know.

    As I was walking up to the restaurant through the glass front door & large front windows I could see all the cooks standing behind the counter, staring. I could see a couple of the patrons staring too. I figured I would be hearing some interesting comments once I walked in.

    Much to my surprise as I opened the door, the cooks went back in the kitchen & all the male patrons avoided making eye contact with me.

    The female patrons just looked at me, smiled & went back to eating.

    The waitress at the counter asked me what I had ordered & went back in the kitchen to get it.

    When she returned she said "I am sorry, but no one else will say anything. May I ask what the special occasion is?"

    I responded "The only special thing is me being of Scottish descent"

    She smiled & said "Well it looks great"

    I walked out with a smile

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