Took a chance and said ...

[Derek]

I have worn my Cilt for the past several days. Been into town a few times, travelled on many buses, had a few beers here and there. No reactions from anyone about it whatsoever … might as well had a pair of trouxxxs on.. That was until Sat. We decided at the very last minute to go on the bus to the market town of Raglan, just for a quick look around and to sample the two real ale pubs there. The pubs are very old, but unfortunately I didn't take the camera so no pics. Will go again soon though. When we walked into the first pub, we decided to go into the snug/bar and not the lounge part. It was a small room with nobody in it apart from 3 guys (in their late 50’s) sat at and facing the bar. As we walked in they all turned around to see who had entered. When they spotted my Cilt they all looked at each other with one of those ‘faces’. Anyhow, after we had settled in I went to the bar and ordered some beers (Reverend James by the way). As the barman was pulling the pints, the guy sat on my left and still facing forward said looking at the Barman, ‘I like your skixt’. One of the others on my right facing forward, grunted saying ‘Aye’.
I took the plunge and replied (looking straight forward) ‘ Thanks girls, I appreciate your comments because I wasn’t sure the colour suited me’. You could see they were getting uptight. Anyhow I went back with the beers. When it came to the second round I went up again and squeezed in between two of them saying as I put some empty glasses on the bar, ‘Excuse me girls’. They remained motionless still facing forward. Anyhow when it was time to leave for the next pub, I said to my friends ‘I hope there’s a nice bunch of girls at the next pub as well, cause they all seem so friendly around here’, at the same time I placed our empty glasses on the bar again. I was ready to duck just in case. Nothing happened. So off we went … the other pub was totally uneventful, no girls, just ‘real’ men and some women. We drank in this pub by the way Adnams ‘Broadside’.
I rather enjoyed the adventure .. It gave us all a laugh
Iechyd Da
Derek

[McMurdo]

Now thats a good story. Thanks Derek, I hope you keep the girls at bay

[McClef]

Were you camping it up a bit to annoy them Derek?

I bet Elaine was in stitches

Reverend James is a good pint Don't think I have tried the Broadside, yet anyway.

[Derek]

I certainly wasn't camping it up .. I was just telling them exactly what I thought of them. I'm sure they got the message. Elaine and the others were to busy talking between themselves to even have noticed. I mentioned it to them, but they are never interested in tales of about my Cilt... to them, they know I wear my Cilt as often or whenever I want too. Its no big deal.
They always leave me to fend for myself
Just like the other weekend when they all took off from the pub to catch the bus leaving me debating with those chopsie retired guys.
What are friends for I say ...
Iechyd Da
Derek

[McClef]

Well if it happens the next time we have a drink I'll be in your corner Derek and maybe they won't feel so "brave" then!

[Warlock]

Good for You.Laddie!

[Kilted KT]

always good to hear a story of some wisecraking folks getting told how it really is...

[Tattoo Bradley]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! Now that's a GREAT story!

They always leave me to fend for myself

This reminded me of something kind of unrelated. I haven't had too many 'bad experiences' wearing the kilt. Not any where my wife has had the oppurtunity or need to chime in. BUT, we were in a Chili's one night and this couple (about our age) were squeezing through the packed room. They passed us and apparently (I actually didn't see it) the guy made quite the production through facial expressions about my stretched ear lobes. I guess he wanted his lady to take a gander as well. She apparently was embarrassed and wouldn't look although he kept pointing and making faces behind me as I sat and ate. Nikki was watching all this and talking to me, not letting on to what was going on. Now, she is one of the NICEST people and almost a push over at times. But, I guess she had enough because in mid-sentence she pauses, sticks her hand up giving the most agressive "bird" and "F#$% OFF!" I've ever seen a lady produce. !!! I couldn't believe it. Stunned, I turned to see what she wash lashing at. THe guy (and gal) were red faced and headed for the door. Nikki had to fill me in after-the-fact.

[Kid Cossack]

"Brass it out, Danny, brass it out!"

[Bob C]

Nicely done, Derek. Nicely done!