My first time kilted publicly

[Chaplain Harris]

Well, here it goes. I've only worn it around the house and finally went out to eat with a friend before St. Pat's day. We went to a familiar Irish public house and sat, ate and talked for a while. Mostly stares, however as the night wore on people began to become more bold.

On my way to the restroom, one older lady with a group stopped me (all wearin' green) were drinking quite heavily and asked me what clan I was from. We had a nice conversation about the Irish and Scots. I was polite and talked to them quite a bit. After my "wee" break, I stepped out and almost bumped into a lady right out of the women's restroom (also a heavy drink, based on her actions the rest of the night). She commented on the kilt and kept tellin me that I look like the mayor of St. Louis. (which I don't, again, drunk.) I also had one young girl stop and say she like my kilt and talked for a little while as well.

I had not a problem. Unfortunately for me, I had to do some shopping a local discount department store (aka-Walmart) to pick up a few items. A group of girls of a different ethnicity than me, was snickering to themselves, but the closer I came, the LOUDER the laughter. I took it in good stride though. A couple of boys told me it was cool. A guy in the check out line had me go in front of him, because in his words, "It takes more of a man to wear a kilt". This of course did not top the night for me.

On my way home, I had to stop by the gas station to fuel the vehicle. As I stepped out a group of girls in their car had just pulled up, they were also celebrating the Irish day the best way they could think as well. You know where I'm going with this. As soon as I start walking to the cashier to pay for the gas one of the girls ask me to come over. So I walk over, and the typical "are you Irish" "are you wearin’ anything underneath" etc. I put up with her for a little while and tell her to be careful, don't drive if you had too much to drink. That is when she asked me to meet her for St. Patty’s day at the parade or at the public house. At which I showed her my ring and said "Happily Married". Nonetheless, it made me feel okay for my first time. I'm sure it was the power of the kilt (marred with the beer) or maybe that just makes it more irresistible.

Well that was it. Told the wife about it, she just laughed, she knows me all to well.

[mddock58]

Funny!
I was out kilted both Saturday and Sunday (though not in church) and had no comments, but a young man in the grocery store was staring at me as I was leaving, and I stared back until he turned away!

Glad it was a good first time out, it only gets better!

[Dirk Skene]

Once you start wearing it you get to where you do not anything else. Sounds like you are getting hooked

[mang1974]

I'm glad your first time turned out well in the end! I've been kilted around the St. Louis area a handful of times, and haven't really run into any issues. Sorry I couldn't make it, but we'll do another kilt night soon.

[porrick]

Congratulations on your first outing - and I am glad to hear of your experiences and the power of the kilt.

My wife also gets a kick out of such "proposals" - doesn't it feel good to be attractive to others, even if happily married (with an understanding wife, of course)?!

To quote a well-known and appreciated fellow:

guid on ya

[Skweres]

yeah, it takes some people a little bit o' time to get used to it

[Tattoo Bradley]

It is certainly great to hear your first trip out was a good one.

[thescot]

Congratulations on a successful first outing. I find that "unfortunate" experienes are rare, and they aren't really that unfortunate anyway. No more in quantity than other types of unfortunate experiences.

On the other hand, the power does make for a heady feeling, doesn't it? Even at my age, some little girl (20-25?) tried to act flirty Saturday night. I just told her my children were older than here and I didn't think my wife would like for me to spend time with her. I suspect the bottle courage was probably working on her, too.

But do not, chaplain, think that women will only come on to you when innebriated! It's just a burden that we have to bear. It's so demaning to be treated like a sex object. NOT!

[pdcorlis]

Congratulations on your first kilted adventure!

[Black Skot]

I had just moved back to the very small town that I grew up in. This is a very very small town where everyone knows everyone.....and everyone knows everything about everyone.
I think that the first time I wear my kilt in town, they might expect it from me. I have always been the black sheep in town when I was younger (15 years ago) I was the rocker with long hair and freaky clothes.
But, however.....it is a small town where rednecks, farmers and simple folk live. Maybe not.
BUT......my home away from home (Florida) will be much more accepting of the black sheep....er, uh.....Black Skot! LOL!