Is this offensive or allowable?

[Spuggs]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on the forum here for being so kind and welcoming. What a community. Feel pretty damn proud to be a member here. You all rock.

[Derek]

As Trefor says .. you want get any objections from our set of Morgans


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Derek

[Spuggs]

Trefor, Derek, thanks. I will wear the Morgan with much pride. Just knowing its ok with you makes me feel a lot better. Had it on last night. Considering its pretty cool in Canada already, kilts are so comfortable and warm. May have to reconsider going commando in -40. Blue face is one thing, blue bits is another

[crboltz]

I have long admired the beauty of the Loud Macleod tartan. One of my students is from the Macleod clan, and his parents maintain their presence at the highland games up and down california. After saying several times how much I love the tartan I was asked why I don't have a kilt in that tartan (I tend to wear universal tartans / or regional tartans to which I might have a connection). I was instructed (possibly ordered) to go get a Loud Macleod by the family. I was given the following reasons:
1) Anyone who will wear Loud Macleod is welcome
2) "We got around, you probably have a bit of Macleod blood in your veins anyway"

I also had a few folks ask if I really knew which of the Macleod tartans was the "Loud" one (one kilt vender referred to it as the "Damn Bumble Bee Tartan, and you don't really want that"). I knew what it was, I know what I want, and I love it. So, long story short, I'm expecting my Macleod in a few weeks from USA kilts. So I understand the desire to have a connection to a tartan, but I have also found that many clans are thrilled that someone wants to wear "their" tartan. Of course, your milage may vary.

Cheers
Chris

[Spuggs]

Chris, that was really nice of the McLeod's. The loud McLeod is one beautiful and noticeable Tartan. Please post pix once it arrives. Nice.

Can't state how impressed I am with people here on this forum.

I'll be posting some myself soon. Hopefully anyway. Still waiting for sporrans to arrive.

Cheers
Joey

[crboltz]

Joey,
I will post pics as soon as I strap it on.
Cheers
Chris

[Chase]

We're all related to each other one way or the other...Last time I checked, my blood was red! Kilt on brothers!

[davedove]

Not wanting to step one toes. I felt as if wearing an inappropriate Tartan would be as bad as burning a flag. You just don't do some things.

When it gets down to it, with just about anything you do, someone, somewhere will be offended. But, you can't make your life decisions based on that. You'll find the whole spectrum of opinions on tartan, from some who don't think you should wear a family tartan unless you can prove an unbroken line of male heirs to those who say wear it if you like the colors. There are no real "rules".

The others have givien really good advise here, so make your choices accordingly.

[Spuggs]

Chris, can't wait to see it. Thanks in advance.

Chase, how true. Are we all not once? Yup.

I figure most people that get verbally aggressive are like that with most other people. So, More often than not I let it go. Just imagine the people that have to live with them? Ouch

[johnnym]

I have heard on several occasions that anyone can wear any tartan regardless of family - if it is worn proudly and not disgraced. The kilts I have were purchased more on the basis of color and style rather than by title. I am not fond of the Loud McLeod or the Buchanan, so I don't have either. I prefer a predominantly darker or subdued tartan (black, green, brown or blue)to a brightly colored (red or yellow) one. This is my personal preference and I applaud those that can wear the brighter colors. Regardless, wear it with pride.