Proscription Act Repealed

[Graywolf]

And I must say it was an appropriate weekend to be re-enacting Cornwallis' occupation of Williamsburg, VA, the colonial capital of Virginia. Portrayed a private in the Grenadier Company of 42nd Regiment of Foot, The Royal Highlanders. For the public it was not only educational but also entertaining. They learned, 1) it's a kilt not a skirt, 2) we are Scottish not English, 3) they are hose not socks, and 4) our hose and our shoes, ma'am. And finally, the Scottish lads beat the Welsh in the tug o'war.

For you history buffs, yes I know the 42nd was not in Williamsburg - but the more Bitish troops to occuppy the town the better. And we did explain that to the visitors.

PS - If you ever wonder why the British gave up and signed a treaty, just dress out in an 18th century uniform in Virginia in the summer. The kilt and hose were by far the most comfortable clothing in the heat and humdity. The regular units in their trousers and leggings must have been dying.

[Perldog007]

Bravely ignoring the orders of management (the Mrs.) I wore my kilt to her parents house. It was a special day indeed. The sight of a kilted man in his living room caused my father-in-law to make some proclamations,

Very moving.

[majdan]

Yesterday, in honor of Proscription Day, I did the following:

1) Donned the manly dress of the Scot

2) Went over to my brothers and decked him out with a SWK Black Watch thrifty, sporran, kilt belt, and a good pair of kilt hose. (and a hansome man he is in a kilt, must all be in the blood)

3) Helped my dear brother in reducing his overstock of whiskey at his house. He was a-feared that it could be going bad from just setting around for a year. I can report with some confidence that it indeed passed the required quality tests.

[Ozman1944]

Unaware of this auspicious occasion, I instinctvely sallied forth to ye olde watering hole in my SWK Thrifty Stewart Black last night, black belt, sporron & hose. Great compliments; Spilt Budweiser all over it later on, (the room tilted unexpectedly). Tossed it in cold wash & hung it dry this morning. Turned out perfect, no need to iron, and wearing it again now. Ain't life grand!