I survived the challenge

**Graham** · 22nd October 04, 04:38 AM

As I mentioned in another post, I was to install some signs at a School today, I was determined to do it kilted and so I did.

It was a Christian Primary School, which made it a bit easier, the Headmistress is a friend and is used to me wearing kilts.

I just walked in with my tools and went about my work, I had a few questions about the kilt, indirectly from students and directly from staff.

It all went well and I felt I gave the kids an educational experience they'd not had before.

I wore my new USAK Gunn which stayed nice and modest even in the breeze that was blowing.
It was also a very warm spring day, 24 C, other were saying how hot it was, but I was lovely and cool!

**caig** · 22nd October 04, 04:45 AM

Another gtood one Graham !

A couple of weeks ago I had to go to some law-update training events. I went kilted to both, in different parts of the country, and had nothing but very pleasant comments from the male and female lawyers present.

**Graham** · 22nd October 04, 05:43 AM

Well done!! I do like to hear of those who "put their money where their mouth is" so to speak.

I've posted before on the topic of being kilted in the workplace, it's a real challenge, and one I am very pleased to meet.
Not long ago I would only attend celtic events kilted. I'm pleased that with the help of this board I've been able to increase my confidence to being kilted pretty much all the time.

BTW, you look great in your kilt, very much the real thing. Your legal colleagues must have been pleased with your attire.

**RockyR** · 22nd October 04, 05:53 AM

Congrats to both of you! Defenders of the Kilt indeed.

How a bout a "coat of Arms" for that title?

Thats sharp.. you guys are making me thirsty for "Tartan"

**Graham** · 22nd October 04, 06:07 AM

I knew we would get you in the end. Tartans are irresistable, you will be assimilated!!

**Riverkilt** · 22nd October 04, 06:43 AM

Thanks for the school story Graham.

I'm off to the local high school today to do a presentation on how drugs and alcohol kill us (the mechanics of sudden death)to three classes of "bad" kids. Then off to the next town over to do the same thing for some "good" kids.

Considered wearing a kilt, but have decided against it for the same reason I haven't worn one to work (as a therapist). I believe it would be too distracting from the issue at hand, whether my presentation or my client's issues.

What I am doing is going kilted about town ALL the time on my own time, particularly on weekends. Being a small town of 7000, 140 miles from the nearest city, in the Arizona canyonlands I'm still the only kilted one about. No negative comments yet, a few cutting remarks and teases, but mostly acceptance and positive comments so far.

I'm guessing that once the locals are more used to me in a kilt wearing it to work may be a reality.

So, thanks for giving me hope and a role model.

Ron

**RockyR** · 22nd October 04, 07:12 AM

I am sure you are making the right decision on his. The importance of the subject and who you are trying to reach is far more important..

But then you could thake the Kilt with you and change before you leave?

**GMan** · 22nd October 04, 02:03 PM

Graham,

Glad that you have pushed the envelope a little further, it certainly is a grand feeling isn't it?

**mcnice** · 22nd October 04, 02:14 PM

my biggest kilted challenge was to go to the political meeting were i belong. as a parlamentarian on lowest level (district -city of vienna has 23 districts), i had to show me in kilt in a situation similar maybe to jury duty. we have 4 partys there, but it turned out to be very ok. since that last automn i were the kilt without minding also there.

we all have i guess those challenges, and they make us brave. thats how kilting and self-confidence works together...

**Graham** · 22nd October 04, 04:27 PM

Ron, I hope the drug talk goes well, good for you, that's a much tougher job in a kilt, I'm sure the kids will take more notice of what you say because of it.

mcnice, Braveheart of Vienna, good for you!

Glen, yes It's a nice feeling.

One more step today, it's open day at a remote wind farm, the largest of its kind in Australia, just 2 hours drive along the coast. We're leaving right after church.

I thought the windiest place in Tassie might be interesting, now, which kilt???

I'll post piccies tonight.