The weird sisters prophesy that I will never get to teach the course, now, but I will obviously continue to wear the kilt - and the plaid - often, and happily. Even if, as might well be the case, my job moves permanently to France next year ...

But yes, one really needs video, or at least a series of shots in swift succession, to capture the pleat action. John once likened the "swish" on the MBP "to a slow steady pendulum, unlike the tank which is more akin to a feather duster..."

Speaking of France, and kilts, I managed to spill a large quantity of red wine on my Keltoi Highland Cathedral (regular) box-pleated kilt last week; a shirt was ruined, but the House of Edgar teflon-coated tartan wiped clean with just a damp cloth, swiftly and easily and completely. Highly impressive.