just ordered my first Kilt!

[Discobubba]

Its gonna be a Black Twill UK off the scratch and dent list. They're so expensive usually I'd like to save money any way I can. I've had an interest in them for awhile now since I saw Patrick Norton wearing one on The ScreenSavers years back. It wasn't until recently that I saw an ad for a knock-off brand (PractiKilts) that thoughts of getting one came back to me. I think back then I didn't get one because of the cost, and even now its a big hunk of change for me. I thought about going with a cheaper brand but UK is probaly the most recognized modern Kilt.

I've never noticed any other kilted men in my area of Connecticut (besides at certain festivals/conventions/events). So hopefully I won't have too much trouble with some of the close-minded/rednecks around here!

[highlandcelt]

Congrats on yer first kilt! Be sure to post pics of yer knew UK! I have a black UK that I got a few years back, and I love it!

[Livingston]

Congrats on the kilt and welcome to the addiction!! Enjoy the first of many kilts you will have.

[bubba]

I've never noticed any other kilted men in my area of Connecticut (besides at certain festivals/conventions/events). So hopefully I won't have too much trouble with some of the close-minded/rednecks around here!

Those good ol boys might just surprise you and accept the kilt just fine.

[Discobubba]

Those good ol boys might just surprise you and accept the kilt just fine.

One can only hope. BTW I hope ya don't mind my Screen-name bein so similar to yours Bubba. My nickname IRL is Bubba as well so I incorporated that into my SN years ago when I first got online.

Now my only problem is waitin for the darn thing! I'll be floored if I get it in time for next weekend when theres a car show I wanna go to.

[bubba]

One can only hope. BTW I hope ya don't mind my Screen-name bein so similar to yours Bubba. My nickname IRL is Bubba as well so I incorporated that into my SN years ago when I first got online.

Nah, doesn't bother me a bit. I keep telling folks there's bubbas everywhere. It's been my nickname for alot of years.

[Big Paul]

Welcome to the forum!

[Discobubba]

A little late for the weekend so I couldn't show off at the car show Sunday. But I'm so glad it came. I'll definetly be wearing this at the General Geek Convention (tm) I go to volunteer at every year. Well heres the pics...

I was suprised to find the packaging so simple, was expecting a box more like this (which came the same day for my cell phone card)....

just for shits & giggles, heres all that came in that box

What a waste of cardboard!

Neatly folded and unharmed!

got that fresh kilt smell


The Darn Sun was to my back so they didn't come out the best. But the only one I got facing the other way came out badly.

Those were taken after I went around town on some errands. Most people either didn't notice or just didn't say anything. Only my bank teller (whom I used to work with) asked me what it was and why I was wearing it. Then as we were leaving a couple ladies in an SUV were pointing at me, of course I wouldn't have noticed had my mother not said to him "That's my son! He looks good in it!" Oh yeah I almost forgot: One lady at the Ice Cream Shoppe we went to did say she liked it!

Man its a nice feeling garment though. I'm wondering why I've been wearing pants for so long! Now I just need some more. Luckily my mother might help me to start stitching up some so I can save some money.

Quick question: I only had one incident where the wind blew up my kilt a little too much for comfort. Luckily I wasn't going Regimental. Any advice on what to do when that happens?

[Kilted KT]

Welcome!

keep in mind that yes, you will most likely by more kilts, and yes, we have support groups for those aflicted with a "kilt addiction". Hamish heads up meetings when they happen...

[djweso]

Its gonna be a Black Twill UK off the scratch and dent list. They're so expensive usually I'd like to save money any way I can. I've had an interest in them for awhile now since I saw Patrick Norton wearing one on The ScreenSavers years back. It wasn't until recently that I saw an ad for a knock-off brand (PractiKilts) that thoughts of getting one came back to me. I think back then I didn't get one because of the cost, and even now its a big hunk of change for me. I thought about going with a cheaper brand but UK is probaly the most recognized modern Kilt.

The ScreenSavers is what turned me onto UKs too. I, like you, wanted one for several years before I was able to get my hands on one. It was a gift and several years later I haven't been able to get another, but my UK (workman's black) is still alive and kicking. I love it. Hopefully I will have another within the year. After having the UK, I now want a tartan.

You might look into working the UK booths at faires and such to earn point towards another UK.