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9th August 22, 06:46 AM
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The Kilted Climber lists reasons to climb in a kilt
I trust this is new here but I have been away a bit so even if not, let's review!
Seriously, lifting your legs against the resistance of trousers, repeatedly and for hour after hour, takes up a lot of energy. With a kilt, no problem and that is why I'd be tempted.
Last edited by Lallans; 9th August 22 at 06:54 AM.
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9th August 22, 07:12 AM
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New to me, and fun. Thanks!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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9th August 22, 04:21 PM
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Midges?
But what about the midges?
How do you avoid them when kilted in midge season?
Descendant of Malones from Cork and O’Higgins from Wicklow
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10th August 22, 03:58 AM
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 Originally Posted by Iain Ruaidh
But what about the midges?
How do you avoid them when kilted in midge season?
For a fact, a kilt is not wearable outside civilization during blackfly season here and after them come the mosquitos. I would definitely want snow on the ground for safety. 
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15th August 22, 06:11 PM
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There's got to be a way to confound the midges.
Mud. Something.
Our ancestors had this problem, and dealt with the problem. We just don't know what that solution is. Any more.
In USA, native americans dealt with the midges by rubbing leaves of wax myrtle shrubs on skin. Very common plant. Very effective at driving away midges. It was called the "miracle plant" and grows in my back yard.
It had a number of other uses. Making tea, medicinal. Alleviating cramps. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, etc. Effective at treating dysentery (removing stomach cramps, diarrhea, blood in the stool, urinary tract infections). Candles can be made from its wax, facial lotion, salves, lip balms, soap, and to top it off, brown dye.
I'm sure the Highlanders knew methods to alleviate those midges.
Last edited by LoE; 15th August 22 at 06:20 PM.
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16th August 22, 03:28 PM
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"There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot
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