It was a dark and stormy night

**GMan** · 8th July 06, 07:53 PM

OK maybe it wasn't dark yet and the storm was a few drops of rain, but hey it makes for a great title.

A friend (from the coffee shop) had an art opening earlier this evening, and she always invites me (you know how many artists have a Kilted gentleman at their openings?). Tonight was no exception wearing the Hunting Stewart from Rocky and Kelly, dapper was what they called me.

Came across several interesting and yet wonderful conversations, first off a couple came over and said Hunting Stewart what a lovely tartan. Of course I agreed with them and found out that he wears a Kilt on occassion and what tartan does he feel most comfortable with? Any of the Stewart tartans.

Moved on and another couple came to chat with me, said that he wished that he would have worn his Kilt. Of course I concurred.

A lady came to chat with me from of all places Glasgow, she was in town for a few days and was with a friend of hers who is also a friend of Rose the Artist. Was so impressed that I wear a Kilt and especially when Rose told her it was a daily experience for me she was even more excited.

Lastly a lad in his 20s came and tried to guess the tartan, unfortunately he was not as keen as the first gentleman on his tartan knowledge. Yet what I found most exciting about him was that he was from Dumfries (yes he knows of P1M) and was pretty excited that I was an everday Kilt wearer. Then he told me that many of the guys his age who wear Kilts often wear them with T-shirts and with Doc Marten type boots. Yes he does have Kilts and wears them often, but not at the time I met him.

Kilts - a great conversation starter.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 8th July 06, 07:57 PM

Sounds like a great night Glen. Kilts, some art and culture, and great conversation. What more could you desire?

**NewKilt** · 8th July 06, 08:10 PM

Great story Glen. That's one of the benefits of wearing a kilt - interesting conversations with people that otherwise would not even say hello. It really caught my eye that the young man from Dumfries said that may of his peers wear t-shirts and Doc Martin boots with their kilts. I think when you go casual your more inclined to wear a kilt more frequently. It's great to have a garment that looks good dressed up or down.

Darrell

**Southern Breeze** · 8th July 06, 08:14 PM

Great story. Kilts are indeed a great conversation starter.

**John M.** · 8th July 06, 09:00 PM

Great story. It still amazes how many people just walk up & start a conversation because your kilted.

**Pour1Malt** · 9th July 06, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by GMan

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Lastly a lad in his 20s came and tried to guess the tartan, unfortunately he was not as keen as the first gentleman on his tartan knowledge. Yet what I found most exciting about him was that he was from Dumfries (yes he knows of P1M) and was pretty excited that I was an everday Kilt wearer. Then he told me that many of the guys his age who wear Kilts often wear them with T-shirts and with Doc Marten type boots. Yes he does have Kilts and wears them often, but not at the time I met him.

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wow! thot is bit amazin' ...

a Doonhamer in Denver!

does he ken me in Dumfries?

oor is he an xmarker?

**cessna152towser** · 9th July 06, 03:38 AM

Great story and yes there are a few more youngsters beginning to wear kilts with scrunched down hose and boots.

**pbpersson** · 9th July 06, 08:18 AM

Getting back to the topic of a dark and stormy night....

Since I got my kilt we have not had any storms, no winds, not even a decent breeze!

When I had ordered my kilt and was WAITING for it I went for a walk one night and there was a wonderful breeze but not since I got my kilt.....nothing...

Last night I was listening to the National Weather Service radio and was thinking of jumping in the car and driving to someplace windy. That would have been silly....I need to be patient and wait for the wind to come to me. It doesn't happen that often here in Phoenix.

**TechBear** · 9th July 06, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by pbpersson

Last night I was listening to the National Weather Service radio and was thinking of jumping in the car and driving to someplace windy. That would have been silly....I need to be patient and wait for the wind to come to me. It doesn't happen that often here in Phoenix.

Heh, I lived in Tucson for many years. Not much in the way of wind normally, but when one of the summer monsoons rolls in... the gust front of the storm can hit 70 mph.

But from what I've heard about Phoenix, you don't get monsoons any more; it is just too hot and dry.

**Chris Webb** · 9th July 06, 11:41 AM

If you ever visit Fort Worth I can just about guarantee a good wind. Just don't slap at the back of your kilt, it just looks too girlie. That breeze always feels good.

Kilt On.

Chris Webb