Going upstairs while regimental

[mattexian]

Sorry for chiming in a bit late on this one, but from my own experience on climbing stairs kilted:
The wife and I went to "Dickens on the Strand" in Galveston last year. we had to ride the ferry to get to the island, and during the ride I need to visit the restroom, which is on the upper deck on the ferry. The only stairs are fore and aft and verry open on both sides, not to mention it's very gusty on the water. I walk up the stairs, and the gusts blow my UK up in front AND back! I needed both hands, one in front, one in back to keep the kilt down, to avoid giving the poor lady behind me a show, and I prayed that the boat didn't pitch while climbing the stairs without using the handrails. After using the facilities, I had to employ the same "one in front, one in back" hand coverage to descend, and I think next time, I'll bring an army surplus bedpan or wide-mouthed bottle!

Matt in Texas

[Mattg]

Sorry for chiming in a bit late on this one, but from my own experience on climbing stairs kilted:
The wife and I went to "Dickens on the Strand" in Galveston last year. we had to ride the ferry to get to the island, and during the ride I need to visit the restroom, which is on the upper deck on the ferry. The only stairs are fore and aft and verry open on both sides, not to mention it's very gusty on the water. I walk up the stairs, and the gusts blow my UK up in front AND back! I needed both hands, one in front, one in back to keep the kilt down, to avoid giving the poor lady behind me a show, and I prayed that the boat didn't pitch while climbing the stairs without using the handrails. After using the facilities, I had to employ the same "one in front, one in back" hand coverage to descend, and I think next time, I'll bring an army surplus bedpan or wide-mouthed bottle!

Matt in Texas

HAHA...sorry

[Kilted KT]

Sorry for chiming in a bit late on this one, but from my own experience on climbing stairs kilted:
The wife and I went to "Dickens on the Strand" in Galveston last year. we had to ride the ferry to get to the island, and during the ride I need to visit the restroom, which is on the upper deck on the ferry. The only stairs are fore and aft and verry open on both sides, not to mention it's very gusty on the water. I walk up the stairs, and the gusts blow my UK up in front AND back! I needed both hands, one in front, one in back to keep the kilt down, to avoid giving the poor lady behind me a show, and I prayed that the boat didn't pitch while climbing the stairs without using the handrails. After using the facilities, I had to employ the same "one in front, one in back" hand coverage to descend, and I think next time, I'll bring an army surplus bedpan or wide-mouthed bottle!

Matt in Texas

you never know, you may make that lady's day!

[mattexian]

you never know, you may make that lady's day!

I dunno, I don't think my rump's *that* good looking!
And I was more worried about the front blowing up (and I really don't want to show anybody but my wife THAT!) :rolleyes:

Matt in Texas

[GreenMan]

Sorry for chiming in a bit late on this one, but from my own experience on climbing stairs kilted:
The wife and I went to "Dickens on the Strand" in Galveston last year. we had to ride the ferry to get to the island, and during the ride I need to visit the restroom, which is on the upper deck on the ferry. The only stairs are fore and aft and verry open on both sides, not to mention it's very gusty on the water. I walk up the stairs, and the gusts blow my UK up in front AND back! I needed both hands, one in front, one in back to keep the kilt down, to avoid giving the poor lady behind me a show, and I prayed that the boat didn't pitch while climbing the stairs without using the handrails. After using the facilities, I had to employ the same "one in front, one in back" hand coverage to descend, and I think next time, I'll bring an army surplus bedpan or wide-mouthed bottle!

Matt in Texas

Yeah, thats what I'm afraid of too. I haven't been back to Galveston, or Texas for that matter, since I've gotten my UK. The ferry and walking along the Seawall, are my worst fears down there with a kilt on. All it would take is a sudden and frequent gust of wind coming up the seawall to catch me.

[mattexian]

It wasn't *that* bad once we were in Galveston... ok, it was pretty gusty walking along the Strand, but no danger of Marilyn-Monroe-esque updrafts. MY wife was sticking pretty close to me, tho, with a hand ready to keep down any wayward pleats. (She's still not a big fan of my UK, says it looks like just a black skirt with cargo pockets. I'm planning on getting a Stillwater Nightstalker kilt next, for a more "traditional" style.)

Matt in Texas