Well I got my USA Kilts Casual a couple weeks ago and I thought I might share my thoughts on my experience as a kilt wearer with everyone here.

Wearing One: The first person to see it was my lovely old mother and she adored it. The ol' gal grabbed my behind and laughed but thought it was adorable (her words). I took her out to lunch (Tartan day) at your typical Irish themed sports bar and I got several interesting looks from the waitresses and patrons but no comments.

Wearing Two: Went out to lunch at a pizza place near my house. The gal that seated me said "Great legs!" and smiled. The waitress asked if I was Irish or something... and why was I wearing a kilt.

Wearing Three: I went to lunch (being retired the majority of my time outside the house is eating out) and the gal seating me said "Oh my God, that's a kilt!" It was the first time she had ever seen a kilt in person it turns out. The fella clearing tables stopped and said "Are you Irish?" I explained, no I am from the US but the Kidd family name derives from Scotland.

Wearing Four: I needed to pick up a couple things for my lovely ol' moms at Walmart and I was no more than 6 or 8 steps into the store when a young man (Maybe 23 or 24) stopped me and asked simply "Why?" I played ignorant and said "Why what?" He again said "Why?" I told him I enjoyed wearing the kilt and it was something I enjoyed. A bit presumptuous of me but I stand by it. I was wearing the LE memorial tartan and the kilt pins I use are my CPO hat pin and a bit lower a basic parachutist badge. He saw those and said "When were you airborne?" I told him 1984. We then had a typical discussion about shared experiences.

Wearing Five: I went to drop off my GI Bill eligibility paperwork at Midway College. I stopped at the front desk and asked for help pointing me the right way. The receptionist got up and was leading me to the proper office and when she got around her desk saw my kilt and said "Oh my god, I love your Kilt".

So I have thoroughly enjoyed the reaction I have received wearing my Kilt here in Kentucky. I have lived here for almost 2 years now and have seen no one else wearing it. I look forward to lots more interesting interactions.