Mid-life crisis

[KiltedCoastie]

I was talking with my wife about my mid-life crisis, so to speak, and I told her that a lot of men buy convertibles, go after younger women, or buy a Harley-Davidson; but I, I have taken to kilts. It really is a second life for me. It is amazing how comfortable, and all the benefits that you discuss on here so often, and yet still not quite socially accepted as normal.
I had a kilt made for me 25 years ago for ceremonial occasions, but now own four with more on the way. One of the great experiences has been with Steve at Freedom Kilts--I just called to check on my newest kilt from Steve and he said it was being sewn as we spoke. So, I am going to Hawaii sans shorts/trousers, save for my bathing suit, and entirely kilted. A Hawaiian shirt actually looks damn good with a non-traditional kilt.
In Seattle, where I am stationed, I often get compliments about my kilt and often the question, "Is that a Utility Kilt?" I have to answer them politely and tell them it's a Freedom Kilt (although I do own one Utilikilt). I read in here about the acceptance of kilts throughout the country, but the people who have accepted, nah embraced, my kilt wearing is my lovely wife and kids. Even had dinner with my 15 yr old's girlfriend's family kilted--and he tolerated it!
Anyway, my mid-life crisis is not so critical when kilted. I hope to retire to my home in Bend, Oregon and be known as that kilted guy like so many of you have made reference to yourselves in life. Moreover, kilts have taken the sting out of the mid-life thoughts of mortality.

[Rex_Tremende]

Sounds like you have a supportive spouse who's getting to know a whole new you. Enjoy the Freedom!

Regards,
Rex.

[McFarkus]

Kilting provides a true experience of freedom. Congratulations on your mid-life crisis.

[Highlander31]

Well said Matt. Sounds like you have charted a future course that includes the freedom of the kilted.

[Bugbear]

Well that's good; I'm glad you're getting support from your family.

I've worn an Hawaiian shirt, sandals and a straw hat with my khaki canvas kilt, too. It works out well, kind of like shorts or something.

[ChubRock]

ditto Matt. At 43 I hope that this is mid-life for me as well.

[Draelore]

It's certainly better for you than fast cars and loose women!

[KiltedCoastie]

I keep telling her that kilts are an inexpensive alternative to fast cars and less painful than loose women: she's getting a bargain with kilts. She gets a faithful husband and I get $300-500 kilts, much less than a $75,000 sports car.

[GMan]

Two glads here, that you found the comfort of Kilting and that you have an excellent amount of support.

[Larry124]

My lifestyle is a retirement reorientation.

The maintenance and management of life and family and household as a pensioner are still a responsibility.

But I have no other boss and acknowledge no other expectations not of my own choice and agreement.

Kilts are a part of that attitude.