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  1. #1
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    17th April 08
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    Bumped into a Kiltie in Florida

    I was riding my bike today, just heading wherever I felt to go. I usually just pedal around taking different streets and paths. Basically I just explore my town/city taking multiple routes until I feel lost enough and then decide to head home. Anyways, I was passing an apartment building when I glanced into the parking lot and saw what appeared to be a guy in a kilt. I saw a plaid, and because of the speed I was going it didn't initially hit me. I thought maybe it was another garment, perhaps tied at the waist. Well I figured since I was not in a hurry at all, I would simply hit the brakes and turn around. Glad I did.

    As I turned into the parking lot it was definitely a kilt. There was no doubt about it. It was a full on great kilt in the Gordan tartan. I stopped to speak to the wearer and we had a nice conversation. As I am sure he has heard many times before, I started with "Nice kilt!" I then let him know I wore them too. We began talking about the vendors and stuff and I asked if he knew of X-Marks. Yep. He's a member. After a short bit I let him go on his way and I peddled home.

    It was nice to see another kiltie in my neck of the woods. I never see anyone around these parts in a kilt other than myself when I walk by a mirror. Anyways, Wandering Raven, if you read this, it was nice talking to you!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    26th June 08
    Location
    Columbia, MD
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    Nice getting to meet another kiltie in the area. Hope to see you again soon.

    edit:
    On the way back home I encountered a guy in the parking lot of my apartment complex who gave me props for wearing the kilt.
    Last edited by WanderingRaven; 27th September 08 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Adding more info

  3. #3
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    17th July 08
    Location
    Fayetteville, NC
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    It is always a pleasant feeling to encounter another with interests like yourself.
    The pipes are calling, resistance is futile. - MacTalla Mor

  4. #4
    Join Date
    7th May 07
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
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    True serendipity!
    Animo non astutia

  5. #5
    Join Date
    20th January 08
    Location
    Toronto, ON
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    It is amazing where you find people kilted. Since I started to wear a kilt (as a civie) I am amazed on how many people I see around town in a kilt.
    "I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
    And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings."
    From High Flight, a poem by
    Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee
    412 Squadron, RCAF

  6. #6
    Join Date
    23rd August 08
    Location
    Displaced 3rd gen. Californian now residing in the State of Jefferson, USA
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    It is always nice to run into one of our kilted brethren.
    'S Rioghal Mo Dhream

    There are no noble wars,...Only noble warriors. - Anonymous

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