Of Buses, Planes and Trains

**Stilletto_Rebel** · 13th October 11, 12:15 PM

Searching 'Johnny Walker' brings up a lot of results. Could you post us a link to the relevant group, please?

**LANCER1562** · 3rd October 11, 11:39 PM

Derek,

That's probably how I will get to S.F. A bus to the BART station, them a bus to the venue and back the same way.

I walk to my local church while kilted and in the past three weeks have had only one negative encounter. I have had either good comments or none at all.

**Chas** · 4th October 11, 04:05 AM

When I go kilted to London, I park on the outskirts and take the tube (London Underground) into the city. The journey is about an hour. The last time was for Canada day this year.

On the way home, I was sat opposite a man and his son (~8years old). The boy was curious and kept asking whispered questions of his father.

"What's he wearing, daddy?" - "It's a kilt, son"
"What's a kilt?" - "It's what Scots men wear."
"You come from Scotland. Why don't you wear a kilt?" - "I haven't got the time."
"Why don't I wear a kilt?" - "Because you're not a man yet."
"But mummy calls me her little man!"

Their station arrived and they stood by the door. Just as they left the father leaned to me and said "See what you've done now!"

In truth I didn't know whether to be proud or sorry.

Getting back to the original question.

I have noticed that the seats on public transport are often lower than we would have in our own homes or cars. Giving a more 'knees in the air' sitting posture. My only advice would be to ensure a good pleatsweep followed by pushing the aprons down lower than normal.

Seeing it is a whisky tasting, you are probably better off taking public transport. Enjoy the day.

Regards

Chas

**walkerk** · 4th October 11, 08:16 AM

Robert,

Wearing a kilt on BART on a Friday evening? You won't even be "a blip on the radar."

Same with the buses and streetcars.

The Johnny Walker events appear to be aimed at younger people, trying to promote their blended whisky. (Which cound explain why Jake and I did not receive notice of this event.) Food is often good but don't be disappointed by the meager pours. Looking forward to seeing your picture with the young ladies on their Facebook page.

**Laird_M** · 4th October 11, 08:33 AM

The only time I've had 'problems' using public transport in a kilt was about ten years ago in a rental.
My colleague who was going to the event with me, is a burly Scot - broad at the shoulder, large beard, the works, and was wearing a leather kilt, with targe and peace bound claymore (I'd taken the forethought to warn the local police), and when we came around the corner of the tube station we ran in to a group of Japanese tourists. Half the women took fright at seeing a 6ft, kilted, bearded, hairy legged, BIG guy strolling with a huge sword through the station.
Mind you Dave was a bit scary even in plain clothes.

Needless to say after reassuring them that we weren't about to start Bannock Burn again, we spent the next 20-30 minutes having our vision turned into purple rectangles - 'jus one mor photo prease!'...

**Newfoundlander** · 4th October 11, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

"You come from Scotland. Why don't you wear a kilt?" - "I haven't got the time."
Chas

Haven't got the time? Does it take extra time to wear a kilt? I guess you need to straighten your shirt a little extra than in trousers, but really, that's a total of 6 extra seconds...

Either which way, reading that exchange made my evening

Looks like there might be another kilted young lad in London soon! Thanks for posting!

**LANCER1562** · 4th October 11, 11:36 AM

Kent,

I have noticed looking through the pictures of past event on FB that they do seem to geared more towards the under thirty crowd. Maybe I'll save up to go to the Whiskey Dinner at The City Cllub on the 24th. At least that way, even if I am the only one in the room in a kilt, I won't be the oldest man in the room.

**Bidule** · 4th October 11, 01:04 PM

Whisky tasting or not, never hesitate to take the public transports being kilted! If some people look astonished, most of them are very friendly. I took a lot of time the buses and the subway in Brussels and I never had a bad experience. More: I made plenty of nice meetings, especially with girls who are always very intrigued!

**Ryan Ross** · 4th October 11, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Bidule

I made plenty of nice meetings, especially with girls who are always very intrigued!

Ditto.

**LANCER1562** · 6th October 11, 11:15 PM

Friday night whiskey tasting update: I was looking at the picture from last night and noticed several people over thirty-five possibly even over forty inclding one gentleman in a kilt who looked like he might me a contemporary of Alan H.

I had almost talked myself ot of going tomorrow night because of all the youngsters that would be there but I think I will go and have a good time. Pictures will be on their facebook page.