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    Kilt Hose and Knee Brace

    So there's a local dance on the 14th - a Valentines gig themed Leather and Lace. Since I can't find any lace in my size decided to wear a leather RKilt with leather vest.

    Recently found out the medial meniscus in my left knee is blown and I was perfecting my Gerald Ford and Chevy Chase playing Gerald Ford imitations. Tiring of that got a knee brace to let me gimp around until I can see the knee doctor.

    Question is, should the knee brace go over the kilt hose or should I attempt to stretch the kilt hose over the knee brace?

    Thanks for suggestions from other kilted gimpers.
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    Take a look at all the knees at the top of this page for a hint. Not quite the same, but just to know that it does indeed happen. Which way will do less damage to your knee and your kit?
    Last edited by Father Bill; 6th February 15 at 06:40 PM.
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    I'd put the brace over the hose. Bob and I agree that getting old is the pits!
    Proudly Duncan [maternal], MacDonald and MacDaniel [paternal].

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    Ron... Sorry to hear of your knee issues. I would think depending on the brace design that the kilt hose could go over the lower part. Folding it below the brace would also be an option. Or you could find a comfortable chair and just let the ladies come to see you!
    Last edited by Liam; 6th February 15 at 07:03 PM.
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    well, that comes from poor judgement."
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    Thanks guys and gals - and hey Padre, never noticed that before...duh....

    I love to dance...wanna shuffle around a bit....but sitting is a great option too.
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
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    I would suggest putting the brace over the hose. I think trying to cover the brace with the hose would only attract more attention and ruin a perfectly good pair of hose. And I agree, getting old is not for wimps. Go have lots of fun.

    Tom
    "Life may have its problems, but it is the best thing they have come up with so far." Neil Simon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Act 3. "Ob la di, Ob la da. Life goes on. Braaa. La la how the life goes on." Beatles

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    I'd keep thehose folded a bit lower so they are below the brace and not between it and the leg, don't stretch and ruin the hose by pulling them over. If you have them under the brace there may be some rubbing or chafing so keep an eye on the area.

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