Kilt Culture

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"over-educated (you know who you are!)"

still working on that one

[auld argonian]

"over-educated (you know who you are!)"

still working on that one

Said in jest because on this forum no question ever goes unanswered and no answer ever goes unchallenged.

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Oh I know, I'm rather fond of the over-educated. It's a family tradition to have a nice degree and do a job you love that you don't need the degree for.

[Woodsheal]

Oh I know, I'm rather fond of the over-educated. It's a family tradition to have a nice degree and do a job you love that you don't need the degree for.

I have a Master's Degree in history which I'm putting to excellent use as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service ....

[Streetcar]

What brought you to kilting?A friend of mine bought a couple of the very first Utilikilts. I have to admit that outwardly I gave him a hard time, but I couldn't get over how cool they looked. Eventually I took the plunge and got the fever.

What are the reactions and feelings from your significant others and your families?My wife isn't a fan, but she tolerates it in most circumstances that I want to wear it. I reciprocate by not wearing it in a situation that I think might make her uncomfortable.

What do you think makes you accepting of kilting, as it is certainly not the norm, nor does everyone accept it?
I've been in Theater my whole life. Consequently, I'm not concerned about standing out in a crowd. It's hard to embarrass me. As a career law-enforcement officer, I've grown used to being denigrated and insulted about my public actions. I long ago learned to do what I was taught was right, and follow my own path. Public opinion is both fleeting and fickle. The true man doesn't not base his actions solely on public opinion. Critics are common as rats, and no one ever put up a statue to commemorate a critic.

[TheSp8]

Well, I've always liked the look of kilts and been stirred by the sound of the pipes. A couple of years ago while searching the net I came across this site which led to a good deal on an inexpensive kilt to start out. Now 6 trads and 2 UKs later the only time I wear trousers is when in uniform.

As indian influenced trans-appalachan frontier trash I love my breech-clout and wool leggings. They are much more comfortable than most modern dress but the kilt beats it by a hair.

YMOS,
Tony

[Arizona Scot]

I only recently came into kilting, I was adopted an early age by the man I regard as my father. For that matter I always will, but I grew up with a German sir name. Recently I started checking into my biological fathers history. Medical reasons and such, and discovered that I was of Scottish decent. With ties to the Gordon Clan, and I thought it would be great to explore and learn more about my heritage. The kilt grew out of that, as for my family they range from indefferance to uneasiness.

[slohairt]

Well, I was born in Ireland and have a Scottish grandmother...who also happened to be a kiltmaker's apprentice in her youth! So I was doomed from the start. It's in the blood.

[Big Paul]

I got into wearing kilts through genealogy. My bother and I started researching our family history. With the last name of Murray, it wasn't long before I was going to my first highland games. After going and taking in all that was to be offered. I thought it would be cool to have a kilt in the Murray tartan for the next time I went. I looked into getting one made and felt it was too much for a once or twice a year wearing.

Well, couple of years and highland games came and went.. Now a friend of mine is getting married and thinking of doing a kilted wedding.. I thought that this would be a real good accuse for me to buy my own.. All the groomsmen said OK! But the bride and groom changed their minds.. RATZ!

Now a couple years later, I'm getting married.. I talked it over with my bride, and she said that if that's what I want!!! I ordered the bugger! A hand sewn, 9 yards (I'm a big guy) of 13oz Murray of Atholl Modern, work of art!! Once I wore it, I was hopelessly hooked..

My first kilted outing was, my wedding day, on the strip in Las Vegas!! Talk about baptism by fire! I loved it!! The fit and feel were awesome and the reactions from my family, friends and all the people I walked past in Vegas, was amazing! Now I do my best to find reasons to put it on!

[McFarkus]

I and discovered that I was of Scottish decent. With ties to the Gordon Clan, and I thought it would be great to explore and learn more about my heritage. The kilt grew out of that, as for my family they range from indefferance to uneasiness.

Another Gordon cousin!!!