Knowing what we all know now ...

[angerli]

Derek, that is a very thought provoking post. I started wearing kilts at age 58. Darrell

What IS this business about 58...? I started this year, too...at 58!!!!!!

Sandy

[Whiteraven]

I probably would not have worn a Kilt to high school. Although going against the system I was a Shrub ( pre-grundge ) in a school full of prepies and Rugby players. I never would have attempted a Kilt, although I caried a large chip on my shoulder, I'm sure a hospital stay would have soon fallowed.


Whiteraven

[Colin]

When I was in high school, being independent was cool as long as you followed all the other people's ideas about independence. Much like today, kids are expressing their individuality but dressing and acting just like everyone else. I love the fact that they all think they are charting new ground

Having said that, I would have worn a kilt to my Highschool graduation for sure!!!!

[mbhandy]

What IS this business about 58...? I started this year, too...at 58!!!!!!

Sandy

Me too!
But my 59th Bday is Sunday 26 Mar
Going to Lava Hot Springs for the weekend.

MrBill

[Kirkwood]

Couldn't have worn one to high school, we had uniforms. Although every St. Patty's day I'd replace my uniform shirt with a green one. Caught a lot of crap for that. I don't think I had the cojones to wear one back then.

I would have worn one while I was in the Navy, but they closed the base at Holy Loch before I had a chance to get there. Back then I honestly thought Scotland was the only place to get kilts.

Thank God for the internet or else I'd still be wearing pants.

[Morath]

Being directly from High School (not more than a year ago), I would say I would definetly not have any qualms about walking around the hallways kilted.

However, High School doesn't even hold a match to the place I'm wearing my kilt now... Just imagine the hazing you get walking around a USMC base kilted!

Still have no problems with wearin' one...

[Rigged]

I've always been a couple of steps ahead of my peers. For instance, I wore an afro ten years before they became popular. I was a hippie before Woodstock and a Teenie Bopper before anyone coined the term.

And yes, I caught hell for being so unlike my classmates. I got into fights all the time, got suspended a couple of times.

On the upside, I tended to hang out with the smartest students, even though they thought I was weird.

So, a kilt would have fit my image in those days -- rebellious, forward thinking, individualistic, adventurous.

Most of my classmates from those days haven't changed much. I guess I haven't either.

[pbpersson]

Replying to an old thread.....I was doing a search on the word "shyness" and found this one.....

I am 50 years old now and there are three things that are today RIGHT NOW pushing me into wearing a kilt in public:

1. Kilts are becoming more widely accepted, they are seen on TV, etc.
2. I am more secure in who I am and don't need the approval of others as much - although I hope to find a support group of kilted guys here in Phoenix
3. I am wondering how many more years I have on this planet and thinking I should be having fun while I can!!!

However, I do tend to be somewhat shy so I don't know even at the age of 50 if I'm really 100% ready for this big change in my life. My kilt is on order and should arrive any day....I plan to venture out on Saturday and see what happens. If women scream and faint and the police come and haul me away for disturbing the peace or causing emotional duress then it might be my first and last time in a kilt.

When I first went out into the workforce as a young lad I was so shy I couldn't say "Good Morning" to the people I worked with - I just wanted to disappear into the woodwork. So....no....I could not have worn a kilt when I was younger and even now it feels like I am about to leap off the side of a cliff.

But....what fun is life anyway without some adventure?


Phoenix Phil

[Freedomlover]

Replying to an old thread.....I was doing a search on the word "shyness" and found this one.....

I am 50 years old now and there are three things that are today RIGHT NOW pushing me into wearing a kilt in public:

50? You are a mere pup.

1. Kilts are becoming more widely accepted, they are seen on TV, etc.
2. I am more secure in who I am and don't need the approval of others as much - although I hope to find a support group of kilted guys here in Phoenix
3. I am wondering how many more years I have on this planet and thinking I should be having fun while I can!!!

#1 is not relevant. Are you acceptable as a person? Betchurbutt you are. #2 and #3 are more to the point: you are secure in who you are, and (fact of the matter is) time is somewhat seriously shorter than it was 30 years ago.

However, I do tend to be somewhat shy so I don't know even at the age of 50 if I'm really 100% ready for this big change in my life.

Why not? Are you planning on getting younger? Friend, it doesn't matter what the proletariat thinks.

My kilt is on order and should arrive any day....I plan to venture out on Saturday and see what happens. If women scream and faint and the police come and haul me away for disturbing the peace or causing emotional duress then it might be my first and last time in a kilt.

I'd think that would be cause for a re-do. (You might also speak to your lawyer since any such hauling away would be a blatent violation of your civil rights).

When I first went out into the workforce as a young lad I was so shy I couldn't say "Good Morning" to the people I worked with - I just wanted to disappear into the woodwork. So....no....I could not have worn a kilt when I was younger and even now it feels like I am about to leap off the side of a cliff.

You'll hate yourself in the morning if you don't. Besides, have you ever seen a hang glider unwilling to jump off a cliff? BTW, it isn't as far down as you may think.

But....what fun is life anyway without some adventure?


Phoenix Phil

And there you have it! Don't lie on your death bed (50 more years from now) and pine over the time you almost took control of your life.

[Rex_Tremende]

...However, I do tend to be somewhat shy so I don't know even at the age of 50 if I'm really 100% ready for this big change in my life.

<Shrug>
It takes about two wearings, I'd say.

Good luck and enjoy!
Rex in Cincinnati, jonesing for his FK and seventh kilt ANY DAY NOW!