Finally! A good experience...

[Rygar]

As I may have mentioned before, where I am from, folks around here aren't very kilt friendly. (that would be southern Ohio) So far, since I have been wearing a kilt, I have had ONE positive comment. Quite discouraging. Good thing I don't wear it for the approval of others, huh? ;)

The past holiday weekend, however, was a different story! My best Bud Greg and I headed up to Columbus Ohio for the annual Marcon convention. Our plan, to stay 3 days and 2 nights hanging out and having a blast. For those who have never heard of Marcon (and I'm sure most haven't) It's a huge sci-fi/fantasy convention. Full of folks dressed up in various sci-fi, fantasy, anime costumes (garb) and having a great time. Lots of things to see and do.

I saw LOTS of utilikilts being worn, as well as a couple of good attempts at a great kilt for various Scottish warrior type characters. I brought my Utilikilt in mossy oak pattern, my SW standard Black Stewart, and my SW economy in black. Turns out, when I tried on my SW black, it didn't quite fit like it used to. Very dissapointing. Never got a chance to use the other SW and spent most of my waking moments in my Utilikilt. (The side pockets made a great drink holster! LOL )

Not only did I not get any negative comments at all the whole weekend, I got a total of 7 big compliments (yeah, I was counting. It seemed too good to be true!) and was even asked *the question* once. My mind was a tad bit pickled when asked, so my comback was not what my brain rehearsed, but was still sufficient.

It felt GREAT! No, better than that...I felt VINDICATED after this awsome weekend. I now have a renewed and refreshed positive attitude about being kilted!

As a side note,,,,my black SW economy became a gift to my buddy Steves 11 yr old boy. His first kilt. Alec was excited and proud..his mommy gave me dagger eyes!! *chuckle* Until a few weeks ago, he really gave me digs about the kilt like only a young boy can..until I challenged him to try one on before he made fun of folks wearing a kilt. Well, about 10 minutes after donning said black kilt....he was a changed boy!! Been bugging his dad ever since to get him one. My growing midsection became his benefactor!! I'll have to get a pic of him up soon wearing it. In the meantime..a snapshot from the hotel room before heading out to the various *room parties*. Can ya tell who went with me? ;)



PS. Them 'Harry Potter Fans' know how to throw a shindig!! Whoot!!

[beloitpiper]

Well great! It's always nice to get those good compliments.

[LoftGuy]

Hi,

Glad to hear you had a good time in Columbus.

The Dublin Irish Festival, held on August 3rd, 4th and 5th, is very large and well worth attending. There will be dozens of kilted men as well as a number of X Marks members there.

Here is a link:

http://www.dublinirishfestival.org/

Bob

[Finn]

In WV most people ignore the kilt. Had one bad comment this year. Been hooted & whistled at (by women), and had three genuinely positive reactions. I'm kilted nearly every day, but not full-time. I was in Ashland, OH, for nine months and was more apprehensive about the kilts. I have the UK Mossy Oak and am quite pleased with it. My wife & I are discussing the Dublin Irish Fest. UK will have a booth & Flogging Molly performs!

[beowulf67]

I'm not kilted full time, but do wear them out some. It surprises me sometimes when there is a total lack of reaction from people, because I know there aren't that many kilted people running around here. I do get an occasional question about why I'm wearing it or asking where I'm playing that night. People assume you're a piper if you have a kilt on, I guess.
Though I was out at dinner with a date one night and she was getting a kick out of it, and kept telling me "That woman just checked you out." She thought it was funny how the other woman was trying to look without being obvious.

And my date really, really likes me in a kilt.

[arrogcow]

I'm glad you finally had some good reactions. However, I am a little surprised at the negative reactions you have had. I have been kilted in Hocking Hills (as have other people here) which is in your neck of the woods, and have had good reaction.

Adam

[tp_magill]

I'm glad you finally had some good reactions. However, I am a little surprised at the negative reactions you have had. I have been kilted in Hocking Hills (as have other people here) which is in your neck of the woods, and have had good reaction.

Adam

I'll pitch in with Adam as another SW Ohio Buckeye. I've vacationed in the Hocking region and had no problem. Some odd looks... but you get those almost anywhere!

Good to hear you felt vindicated!

[RowdyRed]

All the more reason I make myself go up to a strange man/men and tell him/them how much I like his/their kilt!

(some would say this was flirting. I call it Positive Socialization.)

And I see Cap'n Morgan was in attendance!

[davedove]

All the more reason I make myself go up to a strange man/men and tell him/them how much I like his/their kilt!

(some would say this was flirting. I call it Positive Socialization.)

And I see Cap'n Morgan was in attendance!

I find that women are much more forward to me when I'm wearing the kilt. In trousers, I'm just another bald, overweight, middle aged guy, but when kilted, I'm "The Guy in the Kilt."

Whatever, their reasons, it works for me.

[Tattoo Bradley]

good stuff!