First word to family

[Riverkilt]

That's a good one T, I've used it, and it works...

Will, I introduced my kilts to my brother by emailing him some pics. He responded with emails of him in pareos. Two great minds...he's just in a warmer climate (Sandy Eggo, California).

Even more impressive since he's been a motor cop for 20 years...

Ron

[Jerry]

I haven't worn my kilts out a lot so far, just a few times to dinner out, and to several celtic festivals. No negative comments so far, other than my daughter who calls the kilts "my dad's skirts". It would be useless to correct her, so I just ignore the comments.

[Tim Walker]

My brother Scott was the first to be kilted in my family. He has a custom made traditional kilt. I don't recall which tartan. So I made my announcement by sending him an e-mail.

[Rob Wright]

My nieces go in stages. One time they see me and they want me to wear a kilt. The next time, they look horrified and ask me to wear trousers. Kids!

My niece is does the exact same thing, fortunately my nephew is to young to care what I wear.

Rob Wright

[bubba]

Sometimes ya just gotta take the bull by the tail, look it square in the eye and just do your thing.

[awoodfellow]

hmmm,,,

interesting topic ..

none of my family, except wife, son and daughter have seen me in a kilt.

i did tell my brother that i'm kilted now. and all he said was "like the blue ribbon thing"? and i said yep.

that's all that was said. of course he hasn't seen it yet, so i expect another revelation when he does.

hahaha ... i bet he grows his hair back ...

'brose

[Blu (Ontario)]

Sometimes ya just gotta take the bull by the tail, look it square in the eye and just do your thing.

Wearing your kilt at family events for the first time is a Rite of Passage. As Tod once so eloquently described it, the kilt is a tallisman and a totem. I see it as a symbol of masculinity itself. Conveying this message to family is an important part of the process.

[Anthony]

Sometimes ya just gotta take the bull by the tail, look it square in the eye and just do your thing.

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[mcnice]

u made a right decision. we choose our friends not our family. the kilt deserves a trouble free initiation.

[bikercelt1]

Will, your post causes me to recall that the first time I wore my kilt in front of other people was on a trip to celebrate my nephew's 21st birthday exactly 3 years ago this coming Thanksgiving weekend. A couple of weeks later I was told I could not wear my kilt at work any more. It made me so mad that I swore that I would never wear pants again outside of work. Other than riding my Harley I've stuck to that. Be yourself, Will. Don't let fear of what other people may think or say dictate what you may or may not do. I respect your consideration of your nieces feelings. I also respect your ability to gauge the response of family members, but their bias is going to have to be faced eventually anyway so time it to your best advantage then take a deep breath and get it over with. It's usually not as bad as our imaginations lead us to believe it will be.

Jamie