Newbie from Sydney

**lashbear** · 16th December 08, 04:21 AM

Hi all.

Rob from Sydney here. I haven't had a chance to read these forums at all yet, which is unfortunate, as I have already ordered my first kilt, and hope the experience (and end product) will be satisfactory. I'm sure it will be, from the prompt response by the shop-owner.

Background:

I am adopted, and my birth name was Graham. I have red-blonde hair and am 6'2". I therefore suspect that there is a bit of the Scot in me. Not knowing entirely who my father was makes this all the more mystery, but also makes the fact harder to disprove as well.

I have noticed that a lot of larger guys (I'm 125kg here) look good in Kilts. I have always toyed with the idea of getting one until recently...

Our work has a Mufti Month gong at present (you get to dress casually for the month). There is now an ongoing war between factions as to whether 3/4 length pants are shorts, as shorts are banned. The final decree was passed, and... No shorts OR 3/4 pants allowed.

I feel the heat badly. If I have to wear trousers in an office in summer, I perspire. BUT... the boss agreed with me and said "I would love to see you come in wearing a kilt - we couldn't stop you doing that" (as it is considered a cultural wear for my ancestry, and EEO rules don't allow discrimination on basis of race, background etc etc.)

I have ordered a Poly/viscose (Wool's just a touch too hot for Summer here in Aus) 5-yard casual kilt in Graham of Menteith (the blue, not the red one) and a plain leather sporran from St Kilda Australia.

I can't wait !!!

Cheers,
Rob.