The Kilted Calendar

**macgreggor** · 21st May 05, 01:26 PM

my wife, god love her, had someone come up and ask HER, while i was standing there, "why is he wearing a kilt?" deadpan my wife replied< " don't you know that your groceries are 1/2 price if you are wearing a kilt?"
i think i pulled something not laughing as the woman almost ran out of the store!
macG

**bubba** · 21st May 05, 01:35 PM

That's mean. Funny, but mean.

**Doc Hudson** · 21st May 05, 01:42 PM

I love your wife!!!!

Give her a big kiss for me and tell her she made my day!!!!

**Manu** · 21st May 05, 02:28 PM

Thats an awesome answer. That'll kepp her mouth shut next time she sees a kilted man, or she won't ask stupid questions.

**GMan** · 21st May 05, 04:40 PM

I'm going to have to remember that. Simply a great answer.

**davedove** · 25th May 05, 12:18 PM

These are all great posts. Although I know you don't need a reason to wear the kilt other than "I woke up this morning", some people are reluctant to wear a kilt without a reason to do so. These dates will hopefully provide an excuse for these folks. They will also provide an answer for "Why are you wearing a kilt?" And with this information, a conversation could be started where both parties learn a little something.

**macwilkin** · 25th May 05, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

These are all great posts. Although I know you don't need a reason to wear the kilt other than "I woke up this morning", some people are reluctant to wear a kilt without a reason to do so. These dates will hopefully provide an excuse for these folks. They will also provide an answer for "Why are you wearing a kilt?" And with this information, a conversation could be started where both parties learn a little something.

Excellent point, Dave. It's in keeping with the local mantra, "know your tartan".

When I worked for the park service, we were always reminded that when we were in uniform (the good ol' grey & greens) that we were ambassadors for the NPS, and that an interpretation ranger (one that talks to folks and presents programs, etc.) is always on duty, since folks ask questions anywhere & anytime.

I think that as "ambassadors" for kilts and the wearing of said garments, the kilted calendar is a good conversation starter.

Cheers,

Todd

**davedove** · 28th July 05, 09:45 AM

Since interest has resurfaced for this topic, I bumped it up.

Here's two more dates to add:

25 October, 1739
The six independant companies of the "Highland Watch" or the “Black Watch”, originally raised in 1729, along with four newly-raised companies, were incorporated into a Regiment of Foot under John, the Earl of Crawford. This Regiment was originally numbered the 43rd Highland Regiment, but was renumbered as the 42nd in 1749.

22 July, 1758
The 42nd Highland Regiment, the “Black Watch”, is given its 'Royal' designation.

These are both great days to break out that Black Watch kilt that many of us bought as one of our first kilts.

**LordDamax** · 28th July 05, 09:58 AM

Earlier reading the other thread I considered making a website where it displayed a calendar, and you could click on a day and enter the 'why a kilt today' info for that day. Then I thought, heck, I'm lazy so I didnt bother posting.

Now with this thread, figure I'd ask if there'd be any interest in it. It's something I could bang out in about an hour or so. Would there be an interest in it?

**davedove** · 28th July 05, 10:05 AM

If you're up to it, I'm sure people would contribute. Or, we could just use the calendar here on Xmarks. Some of the occasions are already on there and it would keep you from duplicating work that's already been done.