New Kilter in NJ

[mddock58]

I am encouraged by the support of these boards, it's great to be a newbie and seeing the feedback.

I got a kilt (AmeriKilt) at the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem PA, and I have worn it regularly since. (After work, weekends, etc.) My wife got it for me, and thought I'd wear it for Ren fairs, Celtic Classic, etc. but I can't see wasting it as a "Costume".
She's getting used to it, and so are some of the people in my community! I get strange looks at the Walmart, Grocery store, oh well, I don't mind.

[ByDand]

Welcome aboard. Don't be discouraged by the "strange looks". I've been kilted for 20 years and still get them, even from people who have seen me kilted before. I'll bet your next one is a traditional!

[Kirkwood]

Welcome to the board. I love my AK and am expecting my second one to arrive Friday.
I know in my little corner of the Garden State I get some nice reactions to the kilt but mostly it's a non-issue.

[Southern Breeze]

Welcome aboard.

[millar]

Welcome.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

You're FAR from alone in this area when it comes to kilts. In fact, I dare say that it's more regular in the tri-state area than anywhere else in the USA (with the possible exception of Seattle). There's plenty of opportunity to wear them around here with all the Irish and Scottish pubs and events. Being that AmeriKilts are from right here in the Philly area, you'll see plenty of them around.

Welcome to the board!

[mddock58]

I know it is not uncommon, there are numerous Irish and Celtic festivals in the area ( I have gone to the Classic in Bethlehem for a few years, I'm only 20 miles away) and I have friends who are kilted, but it is still fun to see confused looks on faces.

I am a 47 yr old transplanted east coaster ( I grew up in California, been east now for 23 yrs), my name is of Germanic Ancestory, but there is Irish, Scottish, and English blood more directly in my Geneology, so some wonder "why a kilt?", and I say "because I felt like it!"

This is a great board, with fantastic people from what I have been reading.

Regards
Mark

[Steeplechase]

Welcome Mark!

[switchblade5984]

welcome to the marks!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Welcome Mark! You are in a definitely located in an area of the country that is a hotbed of kilting! And the strange looks don't stop, but that makes it more fun. I especially like to kep an eye on people that see me from a distance and think I don't see them. They quickly point me out to whoever they are with, then will either smile (my favorite reaction), or shake their heads, or just gape. Life is good when kilted!