Taking a break for a while...

[Kilted_John]

It's been a long run here for me. Started in January 2002 at Tom's Café. I think I'm at the point where I don't really need to hang out here anymore. Been skirting daily pretty much 24/7 including with family involved for the past 3 years. Something I didn't expect to happen.

Anyway, those who want to keep in touch can either contact me through my flickr photostream or via my Lookbook profile. Not sure when (or if) I will return.

Have fun...

-J

[skirtingtoday]

KJ,
Sorry to hear that you don't think you need to hang out here anymore.

Whilst I applaud your progress and taking your family on board, it is always helpful to others who are not as fortunate with family as you are. And it would be for this helpful advice that people can turn to.

For myself for instance, we have a stalemate where we do not talk about "her man" wearing skirts at all. Which is sad, as I feel quite comfortable wearing them - so comfortable that sometimes I almost forget to change back to shorts/trousers before returning home. And no, I am not even "allowed" to wear any sort of skirt at home (even a kilt is frowned on if it is not for a "special" occasion).

It is always encouraging to hear of others close family acceptance, even if I cannot see how this can be achieved for myself despite any helpful advice offered.

Almost all of my "skirted adventures" are by myself or with others on this site.

For myself, I have gone further that I ever thought I would, including wearing tights with skirts, so for that, the comments on this site has been extremely helpful.

[JohnH]

For myself for instance, we have a stalemate where we do not talk about "her man" wearing skirts at all. Which is sad, as I feel quite comfortable wearing them - so comfortable that sometimes I almost forget to change back to shorts/trousers before returning home. And no, I am not even "allowed" to wear any sort of skirt at home (even a kilt is frowned on if it is not for a "special" occasion).

skirtingtoday,

If your wife does not want you to wear skirts around the house, I think you need to start wearing dresses. That's what I wear around the house and to take trash out to the curb (kerb).

You might consider a halter max-dress.

Ellos_Dress.jpg

When your start wearing that dress your wife will pine for the days when you simply wanted to wear a skirt around the house.

However, my wife really hates that dress so I don't wear it much.

John

[skirtingtoday]

I think (as I am quite hairy) that I would just look like a gorilla in a frock.

So a non-starter in my opinion. I also personally don't particularly like maxi-dresses.

[skirtyscot]

Back on topic ... I suppose there are only so many things you can say about wearing a skirt. When it becomes as ordinary as it has for you, it ceases to be worthy of comment. You are where many of us would like to be! If you no longer feel motivated to make encouraging noises to those less fortunate, so be it. But keep on doing your bit to make men in skirts a common sight. In other words ...

[JohnH]

I think (as I am quite hairy) that I would just look like a gorilla in a frock.

So a non-starter in my opinion. I also personally don't particularly like maxi-dresses.

I forget about how a some men have a lot of body hair. I don't. So if you are hairy that dress would look a bit strange. But there is something about having a garment on that is suspended only by the shoulders without binding around the waist.

John

[dillon]

Chest hair could be removed, but most men don't need or seek a dress styled to enhance their breasts. I know you are more developed in that regard, JohnH, and I was wondering if you choose dresses that accentuate the breasts?

Kilted John, I'm not sure why you felt a pronouncement about your leaving the SC was needed unless there is something here that bothers you. I would think you could check in when you wanted to, and not do so when it isn't convenient. Whatever the situation, I wish you well in life and your interests, and you'll be missed.

[JohnH]

Chest hair could be removed, but most men don't need or seek a dress styled to enhance their breasts. I know you are more developed in that regard, JohnH, and I was wondering if you choose dresses that accentuate the breasts?

No, I do not choose clothing to accentuate my breasts. The last thing I would want is for men to gawp at me. I simply chose the dress in my tongue in cheek reply to poor skirtyscot who is being put through the wringer by his commanding officer, or "She who must be obeyed".

By the way that halter dress shown above is no longer being sold. I guess it went over like a lead balloon with shoppers. So skirtyscot, that dress is not even an option unless you look high and low for a used one.

John

[skirtyscot]

I agree Kilted J didn't need to make an announcement, but don't you think it's better that he do that than just stop posting? I do.

[dillon]

It was a good looking dress in my eyes. But fashion products don't stay around long. They are always changing. Once sales at full retail peter down, whatever is left in stock gets marketed by outlets like 6PM.com, a place I often shop.

As for Kilted John's departure announcement, I will accept the consensus that it was an act of courtesy. It just struck me as odd at the time, especially the last sentence which seemed like slamming the door shut. I don't think I'd have worded a statement that way unless something was troubling me here. I hope that was not the case.

[Kilted_John]

I guess I should clarify things a bit. I don't feel like I fit in with the forum anymore. Not due to attire or anything like that, but I am probably one of the few people here who are on the other side of the aisle politically. So, I felt like it'd be best to leave and do my own thing. Except for when things get political, I enjoy being here, tho.

I also realize that I spend way too much time on a computer these days. I'm slowly weaning myself off of FB as well. I'm to the point where I only check out the photography and automotive-related groups that I'm a member of there. Very rarely will I read the news feed.

Guess I'm suffering from information overload and need to simplify things a bit. I also wanted to see if I could survive without a support group. I think I've proven that I've been doing it long enough that I can. Today was the first time I've worn a pair of shorts in a month. Had to do an oil change and figure out why the transmission wouldn't engage 4th gear. Of course, as soon as I was cleaned up, off came the shorts, and on went a skirt.

-J

[crfriend]

Best of luck, John; hopefully it will be clear sailing with following breezes (or, perhaps, an eternally full tank of gasoline).

As far as politics go, if one looks very closely and is willing to do some introspection, I rather suspect that we're all a lot closer in a fundamental way than we may let on to be -- and this is one of the reasons why politics, especially in the extremely nasty context that it's been reduced to in the past 30 years or so, isn't necessarily entirely welcome. It, along with religion, tends to be an divisive rather than a uniting force.

In the short term, I hope all cylinders are firing and all gears are operational; in the long term, may peace and prosperity be with you. Please don't be a complete stranger.

[Kirbstone]

I too will miss your posts and observations, John.

I wish you Plain sailing and look to Windward!,

Tom