First Public Kilted Experience

**marvelredneck** · 17th March 11, 07:59 PM

Today I went into town to the Irish Embassy Pub for some corned beef and cabbage and wore my kilt in public for the first time! I was pretty nervous for it being my first time, not knowing what to expect. I accually didn't get that many comments, strange considering how PACKED the place was, but I did get a lot of strange looks. The comments I did get were very nice, (nice kilt! We like your outfit!) But on my way home I saw a man walking alongside the road wearing full ceremonial garb. I would have stopped and talked if there hadn't been so much traffic, but it's nice to know I'm not the only kilter in our little town. Sorry I didn't take any pics, (camera not working) but I wore my Robertson Casual kilt with a Semi-Dress sporran and Red Wing work boots. Happy St. Pat's!

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**McFarkus** · 17th March 11, 08:19 PM

Glad you had a good experience.

**MacMillans son** · 17th March 11, 08:57 PM

Sounds like it went well for you. My first outings were two consecutive days of kilt friendly Scottish games. Once I got over my concern about the wind (PV Casual) and how to sit properly, I felt like I was born to it.

Many more good outings to you!

**marvelredneck** · 17th March 11, 09:02 PM

Thank you both! Yes, I intended for my fist time to be at the Grandfather Mountain Games in NC, but I woke up this morning and it just felt right!

**Nighthawk** · 17th March 11, 10:01 PM

Now we need to get you to this side of the mountains for a festival or 3!

**marvelredneck** · 17th March 11, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Now we need to get you to this side of the mountains for a festival or 3!

Definitely! Oh, but for want of money....

**Jimmy** · 18th March 11, 04:15 AM

I saw one kilted guy in Glasgow last night with a funny leprachaun hat, although pubs are promoting St. Patrick's day, it still is mainly for the catholics of Irish descent in Scotland.

**dadgad** · 18th March 11, 06:24 AM

I ventured out alone (WalMart, of all places) in a kilt last night on the way to a party. Once I got past the "Yes, everyone is, in fact, looking at you!" part, I was fine. Got lots of positive comments.

**The Barry** · 18th March 11, 09:44 AM

The first of many, I hope.

**Bigkahuna** · 21st March 11, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by *dad gad*

I ventured out alone (WalMart, of all places) in a kilt last night on the way to a party. Once I got past the "Yes, everyone is, in fact, looking at you!" part, I was fine. Got lots of positive comments.

Of course they were looking at you. It's WALMART!!!!!!