The Power of the Kilt II

[Iolaus]

I wore my UK out to an event in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) a couple of weeks ago. I spent most of the afternoon in the beer garden and got the usual thumbs up and compliments from the ladies... even got a "Is that a Carhart kilt?".

For some reason, the gardens closed down at 6pm :confused: and as I was waiting to cross the street back to my motel, I felt a brief breeze and tug; I turned back to see a 25ish woman say to her friend "nope, not even a thong".

Later, after my motel roommate got into town, we went to a club (he's a pro bouncer, so he's seen lots of club action). He didn't know me, or that I wore a kilt, and was totally blown away by all the girls (and women) that walked up to talk to me. (...If I wasn't married... ) I don't think he'd actually wear one, but he was impressed.

I was in town on my way to a college field class on a tiny island off the coast of Vancouver. As soon as the class starts sharing our pictures, I'll post a picture of me at the camp in my UK.

[Lee]

Very cool.
I'm on my way to Vancouver Island on Friday, for a 10 days.
You just helped me decide what to wear - my kilts.

Lee

[Macman]

Hi, Lee. If you get a chance, give one of us here in Victoria a call and we can go for a beer or coffee if you have time. That goes for anyone else visiting Vancouver Island as well.
Cheers,
David

[Lee]

Thanks, David. Will definitely try to get in touch.
Looking forward to visiting the island again.
Lee

[Iolaus]

Sorry I didn't contact anyone, I came in that afternoon and left in the morning. 8-)

[Lee]

Just back from my (short) visit to Vancouver Island - my first vacation kilted full-time.

Many positive comments - including the offer to press my pleats (they didn't need it, but it might have been interesting).

Didn't have time, this trip, to contact anyone, except for a very brief visit with Steve at FreedomKilts. I am planning a return visit this fall, so I'll try to contact people ahead of time, to arrange a gathering.

By the way . . . . both the Rkilt and FreedomKilt travel very nicely, indeed.

Lee

[MACKAY]

I wore my UK out to an event in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) a couple of weeks ago. I spent most of the afternoon in the beer garden and got the usual thumbs up and compliments from the ladies... even got a "Is that a Carhart kilt?".

It's funny you mentioned the Carhart comparison. I have gotten the same question several times when wearing my UK Carmel Workmans. I usually tell them that it is the same material, but not a Carhart brand per say. I had a couple of guy's comment that wearing a Carhart 'style' kilt would be cool, but they wouldn't be caught dead in a tartan kilt. Hummm?

Brian Mackay