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!!