Hmmm... I don't know if I can remember it all. She probably heard the tassels on my sporran drumming as I walked up behind her and said "oh" rather quietly, then:

Her: "Oh, COOL, Irish or Scottish"

Me: Scottish

Her: Sticks out her hand and says "I'm from House of Ireland, that really looks sharp." (or words to that effect).

More conversation about St. Pat's day celebrations in Balboa Park where they have the International Pavilion.

Another parting comment about great to see the kilt.

If my inexpensive Sportkilt gets that kind of response what will it be like when I get my "tank"?