When does buying kilts stop being a hobby and become grounds for an intervention?

[kiltedinUSMC]

ok ok when I first read this post I was like "I dont have a problem" but everyone here pretty much describe the warning signs so um... My name is Ryan and I am kiltohoic There I feel much better

[DTrain]

I know what you mean. The mental "wish list" is ever growing.

Just a side note to all the companies out there: I'm totally up for corporate sponsorship in my Kilt-buying career

I like that idea. TO ALL KILTMAKERS: I will be happy to be seen out and about and generally roaming the earth in one of your fine kilts. Heck, I'll even tell people where I got it and had out business cards. For this service, I won't even charge you--all I need is one free kilt. Even better, you could provide a new kilt each month to better demonstrate the variety and quality of your wares to the public. All interested please feel free to contact me anytime.

Considering I am poor hungry, student who is averaging another $300 in debt a day, buying anything other than some sort of magic critter that craps solid gold is probably a bad idea.

Maybe find a way to use your kilts to make money, and use the money for the kilt fund. Hire yourself out on the lecture circuit, or become a bagpiper, or maybe even a kilted gigolo.

[Livingston]

Just remember, we do have help for you with your kilt addition in our 12 step program:

Step 1. Buy kilts.
Step 2. Buy Hose.
Step 3. Buy flashes.
Step 4. Buy sporrans.
Step 5. Buy kilt pins.
Step 6. Buy fly plaids.
Step 7. Buy jackets.
Step 8. Buy sgian dubhs.
Step 9. Buy shoes.
Step 10. Learn to make kilts.
Step 11. Hang out on X-Marks.
Step 12. Repeat as necessary and have a good time with friends and family.

Of course the application of single malt or your favorite beverage is necessary at several of the above steps.

[Caddy One]

I would not worry about it......admitting to yourself and other is the first step...which you have done.........but I really think you are still in the denial stage....its tough but somebody has to do it....

[Sealark]

Oh No, I just started this past Saturday and I'm already past Step 4! I was not properly warned of this obsession!

[McFarkus]

Now...wanna talk about kilt accessory addiction??? kilt hose, garters, flashes, belts, sporrans, jackets, vests, hats, greatcoats, garment bags, hangers, gizmos, Woolite, ad infinitum....

I thought I was doing well. I stopped at three kilts (for now). But when you mentioned accessories.... I was up at 5:30 this morning checking on the bidding on a Gordon Highlanders sporran badge that was ending on Ebay. I've recently bought sgian dubhs, flasks, kilt pins, an Argyle jacket on Ebay, and the old-fashioned garters from Matt Newsome. And I'm watching another 10 items on Ebay! Aaarrrrgggghhhhh! Maybe I DO have a problem.

[Livingston]

Oh No, I just started this past Saturday and I'm already past Step 4! I was not properly warned of this obsession!

gotcha

[KiltedDawg]

I find myself wrestling with some of the same issues. Having purchased 6 kilts, and with 4 more on order, within the past several months, I find myself facing the "need vs. want" argument all of the time. Ahh, decisions, decisions.....

[The Wizard of BC]

It's not a true addiction until you go into hock for three or four Industrial sewing machines, 50 or 60 entire bolts of fabric, allow the bank to buy you an entire building, hire some sewing ladies and put out a sign that says;


"WE MAKE KILTS,
BUT GO AWAY, THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE,
THEY ARE ALL FOR ME!!!

[turpin]

What do I really need with 60 yards of 18-oz. Gordon Modern? But there it sits in my basement, wrapped in a sheet to protect it. The world's biggest feilidh mor.

Last count (I checked this morning to see if there had been any unauthorized replicating) I had 14 kilts in the closet and one in progress with Barb T. I can go 2 weeks w/o repeating. What more do I need? (Don't ask).