Family Kilt Theft

**Thunderbolt** · 17th December 07, 12:08 AM

OH. HELL. NO.

Not in my house.

Sorry to hear that. I'd be doing some serious "This is how it's gonna be" talking...

But in reality, do what you need to do to make things right, bro. A kilt isn't worth losing a family over.

Or, you can go to the local fabric store and get 5yds of the brightest, loudest pink or other crazy fabric and belt it up into a great kilt and state "This isn't coming off until I get my other kilts back", then collect all of your troosers and set fire to them in the back yard in protest.

As a matter of fact, just set fire to all of your troosers anyway...Make sure you're out of them first..

Just trying to add some humor to the situation...

Good luck Bro..

T.

**Wulf Skjaldr** · 17th December 07, 12:27 AM

Well that's a low trick, I have to say.

I wish you great luck with solving that, and if I lived nearer to that coast, I'd certainly help mount the rescue operation, in a kilt, commando of course.

**Jock Scot** · 17th December 07, 12:55 AM

Oh crumbs!First off, I am sorry you find yourself in this tricky situation,but this really won't do!Tell your mother,by letter,that no kilts no son and that's that.At the same time inform her that when the kilts are returned you are prepared to discuss,sensibly, any further issues that your mother may have.Provided that YOU and your mother both remember that YOU are no longer a child,but YOU also have to remember that it takes a "real man" to take constructive critiscism on the chin.Good luck laddie.

**woodard** · 17th December 07, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

OH. HELL. NO.

Not in my house.

Sorry to hear that. I'd be doing some serious "This is how it's gonna be" talking...

But in reality, do what you need to do to make things right, bro. A kilt isn't worth losing a family over.

But the kilt isn't the real issue here. Is it?
As I see it, the issue is a mother who thinks it's acceptable to steal in order to control her son. Her grown, married son. And a mother-in-law who conspired to assist in the theft.

**woodard** · 17th December 07, 01:44 AM

It's bad enough that a grown man has to worry that his parents or in-laws might have a problem with him wearing a kilt. This has gone beyond a controlling mother and an overbearing mother-in-law to grand larceny and conspiracy to commit grand larceny. They're no better than common thieves and should be dealt with as such.
Why aren't the police involved?

**Arlen** · 17th December 07, 03:06 AM

This is a sad situation.
I have to agree with Mr. Woolery, though.
Play is calm and close. Don't cause any huge fights about it. You're a grown man and you're not the one so wildly emotional that you're kiltnapping!

Seriously, though. it sucks. Good luck to you.

**heartofglass** · 17th December 07, 03:35 AM

My mom told me if she hears from my religious leaders that I should have them back, they will send them back.

SISTER Heart says you need those kilts!

**Mike1** · 17th December 07, 04:12 AM

I think we need to be cognizant there seem to be some underlying issues at work in this situation, so let's try to keep our observations and suggestions above board, OK?

Family members can have problems one day and all can be forgotten the next, so try not to make comments that could eventually be seen as out-of-line.

Thanks!

**Chef** · 17th December 07, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

I think we need to be cognizant there seem to be some underlying issues at work in this situation, so let's try to keep our observations and suggestions above board, OK?

Family members can have problems one day and all can be forgotten the next, so try not to make comments that could eventually be seen as out-of-line.

Thanks!

I think Mike is right on here folks. It is not a good idea for us to give advice that will fuel the fire.

Jordan I don't know you and while I am very sorry that your Mom took off with your kilts; there are obviously issues going on that may have little to do with your kilts. While taking your kilts sounds out of line she obviously thought she was doing it for the right reason. With the holiday season so close I would suggest you call your Mom and just talk to her. She obviously has some concerns. Making ultimatums right now is not going to change her mind and will only lead to more problems later.

Good luck to you.