Kilted at work.

[Mr. Kilt]

Today was my day off, but I had to travel to two of the bus barns today to attend to some matters. I was wearing my traditional Irish National kilt, my black sweater, black hose, and green flashes.
The first stop was the south bus barn, where they were giving out flu shots. I got some good-natured ribbing from the EMS staff there, but overall no real comments. After getting my shot I wandered upstairs to the supervisor's offices. One of the supervisors commented "great looking kilt!" to me. I asked if I could wear it next St. Patty's day. He chuckled and said no, but then added that just last week the wearing of kilts (or skirts for the women) while driving came up in conversation with the other supervisors. I mentioned to him that Utilikilts has some nice ones, and they just happen to have a grey fabric that matches our drivers uniforms. Gave him something to think about. ;)
The second stop had me up at the north barns to exchange my old badge for my new one. Lots of drivers and other Transit employees sitting around in the lunchroom, and not one comment! Woohoo!

[Kilted_John]

Good on ya.
-J

[GMan]

Somehow Al I really like the response better at the second stop.

[switchblade5984]

its good to see more people with them at work so far i have worn my kilt mon and tues....... well see how i feel for wednesday!

[Graham]

Good story Al. "kilted at work" is one of my favourite topics.

I had to visit a workshop I've not been to before yesterday.
My mission was to signwrite an underground mining drill rig.

I walked in, did the work and walked out, not a comment, and this was a true "blokey" workshop!

I found the mechanics who were working around the rig quite friendly, one bearded, alternative type eyed me off, he was likely thinking that this was a new slant on "alternative"

I see each job as one more promotion of the kilt as a viable, daily garment.

[Riverkilt]

Dang Al,

If kilts for male bus drivers isn't common sense, I don't know what is.

Maybe somewhere there's a survey or research project to be done to document the improved morale from testicular comfort.

Wonder how many accidents or near misses have been caused by drivers in pain trying to readjust the boys while the bus is in motion.

Maybe some day OSHA will REQUIRE all male bus, truck, and taxi drivers to be kilted for safety.

Ron

[switchblade5984]

i try to wear a kilt as much as i can while driving!

[Mr. Kilt]

I wish I could say I was kilted while working, rather than kilted while stopping by work on a day off. Perhaps if the supervisors follow up on their discussion about kilts and skirts, some day in the future Calgary will be the first Transit system to offer kilts as part of the uniform. As Ron pointed out...how many near-miss incidents are caused by drivers trying to re-adjust themselves while driving due to constrictive trousers? Perhaps I should apply for a government grant to do a study.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

And hey, I'll volunteer to drive a bus while trousered to prove the point. I bet I can't even stay in the lines while wearing pants, but can parallel park that sucker in a space only 8' over the bus length while kilted!