Wow, so much has been said recently.

First off, welcome to XMarks Chris! We've discussed a lot over at Bravehearts and even though we don't always agree the discussions are always fun.

I think that when we think about Chris' comment about wool we should remember that he lives in Texas in an area with extremely hot weather that is always hot. In that environ wool really won't work at any time of year. For many on this thread, their local climate does have real seasons and get to enjoy both cool and cold weather. Poor Chris is stuck with Hot, Hotter, Hottest & Rainy as his four seasons. I spent some of my childhood in Texas and know how ghastly the weather can be during midday when even the asphalt in the roads can begin to reliquify.

As for kilts becoming more than a Scottish thing, well I'd have to both agree and disagree with that. Kilts have definitely moved beyond just the physical confines of Scotland and have gained popularity and presence around the world. But that is still because of Scots. The Scottish diaspora has invaded almost every corner of the Globe. Their presence has exposed many other peoples to kilts and lead to the kilt's adoption by many none Scots. So I would credit the greater presence of kilts not to America but to the Scottish diaspora.