are you scottish?

[Perldog007]

I have a smashing reply for that one lads, but it nae wears well on a family forum.

I tend to get over defensive with that challenge, but have been working very hard at mellow responses.

There is a young man in the employ of a local sandwich shop. By his mannerisms and style of speech he enjoys the company of other men. Very brave on the Western Shore of Maryland.

On his first occasion of observing me in a kilt, he practically shouted "Oh my G-d!, Are you going to a Scottish Wedding?!".

That kind of surprised me, in our little corner of the world this poor guy would be subject to a lot of open contempt and such. I found it odd that he was challenging me on my wardrobe choice, and was a bit offended by his tone.

I have theater in my blood and this unfortunate soul had placed me in the spotlight. Show time. Again.

With everyone in the store for lunch rush now quietly staring at me, I smiled at him and said, "Why no, [insert poor bloke's name here], I didn't think you made that much here. Are you proposing?". He managed to stay on his feet, but not by much. Too much man for him I reckon.... ( And a crowd pleaser judging from the mirth of the gathered)

When will they ever learn?

Really have a hard time understanding what people are about. I have always thought that a man in a kilt looked dashing, masculine and had a high cool factor. Must be ancestral memory.

For many years now, I have wondered why more men did not wear kilts. I have fancied a kilt since my mid twenties, but always thought you had to get one hand made in Scotland and spend the mortgage payment on it. Am still saving for that one.

I have noticed that the more I concentrate on thinking positive good thoughts , the more the ignorant tend to amuse than annoy . I am convinced that we are doing the right thing here, keep wearing the belted plaid with pride! Alba forever! Kilts for all!

[Livingston]

While walking through a mall in Houston I was asked if I was from Scotland. the look on his face when I answered, "No, Colorado" was priceless.