What began as a kilted wedding...

**MGMorrison** · 3rd October 15, 04:53 AM

Thank you for this community.
My father and grandfather always wanted to wear the tartan, but never could justify the cost against family needs. (My great grandfather came from Lewis, into Cape Breton, then into Boston.)
So when my son wanted a kilted wedding I outfitted us all. (See avatar). It was a great day- very hot for those "tanks"!
In the years since you all have helped me learn much. I cringe a little when I see what we got " wrong" initially - again see avatar. But I have become comfortable kilted and proud to wear the tartan often. At 64 it connects me to my dad and grandfather ( both gone). It is no longer a costume but clothing of pride.
Ohh, and my mother was a Graham - my middle name- but that's another story. ( my wife gives me the evil eye when I start talking about getting measured for a Graham tartan.)
Anyway, thank you all for connecting a 64 year old American to his heritage and helping pass it on to his sons.
I learn something every time I log in. ( sadly at this years NH Highland games I realized I had become that guy- muttering to my wife far too often...." Look at him, that's just wrong!'
Mark

**Jock Scot** · 3rd October 15, 06:23 AM

Never too old to learn!

**OC Richard** · 3rd October 15, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by MGMorrison

I learn something every time I log in.

Me too!

Highland Dress is like pretty much every other subject: the more you know, the more you realise you don't know.

**Tarheel** · 3rd October 15, 08:06 PM

Agreed that one is never too old to learn. However I act too young when I mutter under my breath. I'm guilty often and my wife points it out to shame me. Glad you recognize the differences that I'm still learning about.

**Alan H** · 3rd October 15, 08:47 PM

I just looked at your ava picture and I don't see anything wrong with it. Oh, you mean the white socks?

Seriously? You are concerned about the wrongness of your white socks? Did it ruin your day? Did the groom cower in the corner? Did people stare at you in horror? Did the bride run screaming and crying from the room? No? None of those things? Then why are you even concerned about it, one single iota?

I think you all look great. Carry on.