Yet another remark

[Derek]

I just got back from the local church hall having been putting some posters up. There are a few people around there setting up for a jumble sale being held tomorrow. I spoke to one or two as I went about my business when out of the kitchen this burly type of woman came and said loudly in a very down grading and sarky manner 'Good gracious, theres a man in a KILT!'.
'And so it is' I said
I then said 'You must be awfully intelligent to have spotted that'
She did'nt like that at all and brushed past me.
Dunno how I thought of that on the spot but I enjoyed saying it.
Derek

[Dreadbelly]

I am starting to look forward to these posts you make. They make my day.

I am the lonesome kilt wearer, the only support I get here. And stories like these make my day. Many thanks.

[Graham]

Derek, I guess it still surprises, and in a way saddens me, that in a place like Wales that has such a strong and rich celtic history, the sight of a man in a kilt is still such an oddity.

I can understand that being the case in Australia, but Wales??

Good for you for being bold enough to show your countrymen what freedom and heritage they can enjoy by being kilted, I am proud of you!

[motorman4life]

..when out of the kitchen this burly type of woman came and said loudly in a very down grading and sarky manner 'Good gracious, theres a man in a KILT!'.

You didn't mention what she was wearing. If she had been wearing pants, I could not have resisted saying, "And good gracious, there's a woman in pants!"

Hey, at least she didn't call it a skirt or a dress!!
BTW, my usual response is below my signature..

[Derek]

Graham .. this was an isolated incident I assure you. Believe me, you can walk in the city, the valleys, the mountains and practically no one will take any notice that you have a kilt on. I have found that out for myself. I have been down the town with the wife , my mother, and I can guarantee that if they though it was off the wall and embarassing neither of them would come out with me. My kilt wearing in a bolder fashion is down to the confidence all you guys here have given me over the last twelve month or so and my wife encouraging me to just simply wear my kilt if I want to. Also I must thank Hamish .. he's been an inspiration. The kilt or cilt I should say is becoming more and more popular in Wales. Living close to a church there are several weddings a year now that everyone turns up in welsh cilts. My neighbours son who plays for an under 21 rugby team went with his mate the other evening to a do and his mate wore his welsh cilt. Wales is proud of its celtic traditions and folklore. I doubt whether the lady in question was even celtic and I can't even remember what she was wearing, it was all over in a jiffy ... Out of about 15 people who were there in the church hall she was the only one to make a comment. Makes you feel sorry for her really. She must lead a very sheltered life when you think about it.
Derek

[Graham]

there's one in every church :-(

[Hamish]

Graham .. this was an isolated incident I assure you. Believe me, you can walk in the city, the valleys, the mountains and practically no one will take any notice that you have a kilt on. I have found that out for myself. I have been down the town with the wife , my mother, and I can guarantee that if they though it was off the wall and embarassing neither of them would come out with me. My kilt wearing in a bolder fashion is down to the confidence all you guys here have given me over the last twelve month or so and my wife encouraging me to just simply wear my kilt if I want to. Also I must thank Hamish .. he's been an inspiration.

Awww, Derek.........!

The kilt or cilt I should say is becoming more and more popular in Wales. Living close to a church there are several weddings a year now that everyone turns up in welsh cilts. My neighbours son who plays for an under 21 rugby team went with his mate the other evening to a do and his mate wore his welsh cilt. Wales is proud of its celtic traditions and folklore. I doubt whether the lady in question was even celtic and I can't even remember what she was wearing, it was all over in a jiffy ... Out of about 15 people who were there in the church hall she was the only one to make a comment. Makes you feel sorry for her really. She must lead a very sheltered life when you think about it.
Derek