Victoria BC Kilt Kamp Kilt Night

**The Wizard of BC** · 7th June 07, 10:59 AM

David, let's loan him a bike that has one hour left on it's warranty and a map of the Galloping Goose Trail. Then we'll steal the battery from his cell phone.
Problem solved.
He'll end up in Langford when the handlebars fall off. It's too far to walk back and he can't call for help.

**way2fractious** · 7th June 07, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Macman

w2f, I've got a bike that would probably work for you as well, unless you prefer to rent one a little newer. We can let you know some good scenic routes too.

Thank you. My wallet says borrowing is preferable to renting, and newer is not always better.

**way2fractious** · 11th June 07, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

David, let's loan him a bike that has one hour left on it's warranty and a map of the Galloping Goose Trail. Then we'll steal the battery from his cell phone.
Problem solved.
He'll end up in Langford when the handlebars fall off. It's too far to walk back and he can't call for help.

(Hmmm... I guess it's too late to sneak in "under the radar.")

So, David, now we know Steve's plan, how is the hitchhiking when kilted in B.C.? We know it doesn't work too well for Andrew Beecher in the outback of Colorado, but there are probably other issues at work there.

Victoria has been represented as a kilt-friendly town.

BTW, the motel desk clerk told me the Galloping Goose Trail goes right into downtown!? ...

... Aha! That's just what ya'll call it for tourists. Its REAL name is probably something like the Wild Goose Chase.

**The Wizard of BC** · 11th June 07, 03:10 PM

AAAHHHH yes, but we Canadians are wily, The Galloping Goose does go directly into downtown, but only one way. The other way it goes WWAAAYYY out into the wilds of the Great White North. And we're not going to tell you which way is which.

And I have found you a bike, The frame is a full 8" and has oversized 9" tires. It has a cool set of training wheels and you will really like the Ninja Turtle stickers.

**Macman** · 11th June 07, 03:40 PM

how is the hitchhiking when kilted in B.C.?

I have to say that I've never tried it. Hitchhikers are pretty rare here (rarer than kilties

), but the bus system is good, and Victoria is bicycle-friendly.

**Jewddha** · 12th June 07, 01:47 PM

Well gents, it looks like I will be there. And to chip in, Victoria is quite bike-able (you can get maps with the bike routes and such marked in).

**Raphael** · 12th June 07, 04:23 PM

I need to decide which bike to bring: my 'crosser or my single speed?

**Colin** · 22nd June 07, 01:45 PM

I hope the Kilt Kamp has been going well (hint, hint, how about an update and some pics Steve for those of us that couldn't make it?).

Have a great time tonight at the kilt night. I had really wanted to be there for that, but the timing was just not right. Watch out for that Andrew character and that Big Mikey guy

Remember to take lots of pictures.

We'll some of you guys next week at the BC Highland games.

**Macman** · 22nd June 07, 04:05 PM

We're sorry you won't be able to make it, Colin. Have fun at the Games!

**The Wizard of BC** · 22nd June 07, 05:20 PM

Well folks, we are about to finish with day two of Kilt Kamp and head over to the restaurant for dinner and Kilt Night with the band Kitangus.

Barb and David Tewksbury arrive in Seattle after the first leg of a long and tiring day of travel.

Barb starts the course with a primer on identifying Tartans and how to work with them.

Derek (MDR V300) begins laying out his pleats.

Erin, Master Contemporary Kiltmaker as she concentrates on her first Traditional Kilt.

Steve (The Wizard of BC) asks Barb a question. "What are all these lines doing on your fabric?"

Richard, (Way2Fractious) showing off his Military Box Pleat Kilt.

A meeting of the masterminds. Gordon Kirkbright delivers the X Marks Tartan and he and Barb start talking all that technical stuff.

It's time for me to get dressed for dinner. More tomorrow. Are you jealous yet that you didn't come to Kilt Kamp?