North Texas Irish Festival 2008

[Cynthia]

We had a blast at the NTIF in Dallas Sunday. We didn't get a lot of photos, unfortunately. It was Christopher's first outing in the kilt and he's still acquiring some things. He was originally going to dress very casually, but he decided he wanted to dress a little nicer. It was very windy, and his Stillwater kilt (standard) did a decent job of staying down, but I ended up keeping an eye on him and stopping the kilt from flipping up a few times. We knew there were supposed to be thunderstorms blowing through, so we brought a big umbrella. He also used that to keep his kilt down, holding it behind him just so.

We got to meet Ronusan and RowdyRed. I got a photo of Christopher and Ron together, but I totally forgot to get a photo with Rowdy. I was too busy chatting with her and forgot! D'oh! Oh well, I'll have to get one next time

We saw a lot of kilts (tartan kilts as well as Utilikilts and similar styles). Quite a few amusing comments and looks. People were REALLY watching when we were outside, and one woman came up to us later and admitted she thought she was going to get a glimpse of what was under the kilt until I put my hand in the way and knocked the kilt back down. A greyhound stuck its head underneath Christopher's kilt until its owner said "oh no! Not another kilt!" and pulled it away.

Here are a couple of photos:

Christo13 and Ronusan


Bagpipe band


Photo of Christopher with the wind blowing his kilt a little


I forgot to get photos of me. I was having too much fun taking photos of other folks. We did get some other photos, but they didn't involve kilts. I might include a link to another gallery later, but thought these would be a good start.

It was fun getting Christopher out in his kilt, finally. He loved it and looks forward to someday having an even nicer kilt. He almost bought a sgian dubh, and had a blast looking at accessories (and drooling over nicer kilt hose -- none in his size, of course). I'm jealous ;) I can't wait to someday get some sashes and kilted skirts!

If anyone else has photos, feel free to post them here!

[Cynthia]

Here's a link to Christopher's Livejournal Entry about NTIF and his first time out in the kilt. There're a few more photos there, too.

[djweso]

Sounds like you guys had a great time. Thanks for showing the pics and I liked the journal post.

[SFCRick]

looks nice

[Arlen]

Looks like everyone had a grand time. And it seems from his Livejournal that he really enjoyed being kilted outside.

[Uncle Al]

Cynthia,

Next time Christopher is asked 'What's under his kilt?"
Have him answer....'Good girls don't ask, Naughty girls find out!'
That usually gets a good chuckle!
Another responce is...'Why socks and shoes, of course!'
Have him practice the phrases, that way he won't be
in giving an answer, and secretly enjoy the other's at
his responce.

You both will have quite a few good .

Uncle Al
Duncanville, TX
( With this wind today, my allergies are making my head
want to split open. ARRRRRRRRRGH!)

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

Thanks for sharing the great pics!

[Cynthia]

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Uncle Al, I prefer the "That's for me and my wife to know" reply best, I think Neither of us are wanting to give anyone any ideas (and I certainly don't want to know if I'm the sort who'll end up throwing a punch if I see someone lifting his kilt). But yes, I've told him to definitely stay on his toes as far as witty replies go and to be prepared for questions, and I'm sure he'll have plenty to say to anyone who attempts to take things too far.

(we were amused at the guy who asked the Question -- he obviously wasn't prepared to actually get an answer and I think realized immediately that he really shouldn't have asked)

[RowdyRed]

Great pics, Cynthia!

I actually saw Ronusan and didn't know it! I pointed out his kilt to my friend, but had no idea he was an XMarker! We should wear bells or something to let others know we are in the vicinity...

Yeah, I had to really watch my kilt on Sunday, with the gusty winds and it being a mini-kilt. Afraid my neighbors got a full moon as I was getting into my car that morning

[Ronusan]

Were you wearing a red mini-kilt with a black windbreaker and black boots, and standing in the back when Altan played? Just the mention of the mini kilt made me think of the only one I remembered seeing.