Skills/Crafts

[Kilted KT]

hmm...

thermal dynamics ( hot air does rise, and will take anything it can with it!)
Inter-species relations (yes, there are some people who just might be from another planet)
Stand-up philosophy - Ever meet a kiltie who didn't have some crazy story to tell over a pint?
Leather work
improvisational needlework carpet needles are not just for carpets anymore
Substitute MC - a kilt, a pint and a microphone are not to be used together in public.

Lately I've been working on my skills as a semi-professional wingman. It seems that no matter how shy a guy is, put him in a kilt and he is an instant hit, and my single drinking buddies can sometimes use the help.

[Colin]

I can empty a pint of Guinness and than order another....

I can tell the difference between single malt and blends and I can tell the region of the whisky (most of the time).

I have learnt how to sit like a lady.......not sure why I sweep my jeans and shorts now though

I have learnt to show of the wedding ring so that I don't have to turn down all these women everytime they approach

I have learnt that kilted men are often the most enjoyable to shoot the breeze with.

Now to go about learning an instrument and to improve my sewing.

[way2fractious]

the chaos in my "office"... several new skills...
What have YOU picked up/learned since you donned the kilt?

When the last of our kids left home, I made my first cotton casual kilt by hand.

Since then:
1) acquired heavy duty sewing machine for leather and upholstery;
2) leatherworking for belts, sporrans, and diaper bags;
3) skinning and tanning small furbearing mammals for sporrans;
4) learned suppliers to collect suitable fabrics (incl. solids, tartans, patterned, camo), notions, and other supplies to make kilts and sporrans;
5) haunt thrift stores;
6) signed up for five days of advanced instruction in kiltmaking;
7) use digital photography and processing to document my creations;
8) overhauled my casual and outdoor wardrobe;
9) joined a clan association and attend highland games;
10) better social interaction (sometimes) with complete strangers;
11) joined with wife in her new jewelry and beads hobby.

Thre are probably a few others, but my brain is hurting...

[philbo]

My musical horizons have also expanded. I find myself listening to a lot more Irish/Celtic music, and a lot of bagpipe tunes as well. It's rather fun to sing a traditional drinking song while kilted.

[Alan H]

.....a LOOM???

Whoa. That's serious. :-)

[Southern Breeze]

.....a LOOM???

Whoa. That's serious. :-)

It IS a big step. I've found a 4 year old Leclerc loom for sale and have spoken with the owner several times.

[BLAZN]

It IS a big step. I've found a 4 year old Leclerc loom for sale and have spoken with the owner several times.

Let's make a deal if you buy it... I want some of the Warren Tartan (which doesn't exist, but in my mind) and am not ready to pay $2000 US for it.

And I've picked up the Celtic music thing myself. Been listening to CelticRadio.net a lot lately