It's time to mention the unmentionables: me grundies

[Archangel]

On the very (and I mean, very) rare occasions when I feel it necessary to sqeeze myself into underwear, I generally go for a flesh-coloured 'slip' thing! I found them several years ago, bought two pairs and, as yet, have only broken into one pair. I also hold in reserve, an unopened multi-pack of eight pairs of briefs each pair a different colour (red, navy, khaki, yellow, two greens, black and maroon) - I thought I might be able to achieve a close match with almost any kilt when I bought them, and that was several years ago too!

Frankly, having been a kilt-wearer now for just over 55 years, it seems to me that those who are so paranoid about accidental exposure are those who have had little experience of wearing the kilt! Handling, or dealing with, the kilt in all situations comes with experience. The only occasion, in many years, when I very nearly lost control of my pleats, was just two weeks ago whilst taking the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria. Raphael and Dave W. were literally in the same boat (pun intended). We all three were out on a very gusty and windy deck taking photographs and gave much amusement to fellow passengers who were seated behind the glass windows of the restaurant area - I believe I gave the onlookers less cause for mirth than the other two did. Experience counts!!

Had a fairly windy day here on Monday and my wife had a laugh at me because I reminded myself out loud to be careful. (Sister-in-law that a passerby had said it.) Another time I was loading my guitar case into the car and the wind hit. Nothing happened but I remember thinking, how much wind can this take? Almost did the Marilyn Monroe a few months back.

Your post has reminded my how I usually deal with learning about these kinds of situation. Sometime soon, on a very windy day, I'm going to drive to an isolated spot wearing my kilt. There, I will try various things and find out how much wind it takes to move this kilt. I don't remember this as an issue with my original kilt but it was a lot heavier than this modern heavyweight.

[Jewddha]

I was working with kids, from age 7-1/2 until about 15 this summer, and clearly, this was an issue I had to confront. Due to the nature of the camp (being a Jewish camp) we have Israeli dancing as part of our regular schedule, and much jumping, spinning, etc... is involved. Wearing pants is prohibitively hot I found in those circumstances, kilt was my best option. I opted for boxers (not neccessarily black, soemtimes bright blue if it was close to hand). Thankfully I was never that exposed, as my PK in all it's denim glory hung pleasantly heavy. My vote for when the unmentionables are needed: boxers, they provide (at least to me) the best comfort available, and can be found in a great variety of amusing colour/designs if you be so inclined. Oh, and the kids and staff alike loved the kilt ;)


-Mike