1st Outing

[Will]

In order to check the spelling of the word costume, I went to dictionary.com. Below is its first definition.

Hope I am not starting something by posting this

3 entries found for costume.
cos·tume ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kstm, -tym)
n.
A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.

[Hamish]

Well done Wil. In no time at all it will be a non-event - believe me.

As for sitting in the car: I don't know if you have them over there but, here in the United Kingdom, one can buy padded 'turntables' that fit onto car seats. Actually, they are intended for the infirmed and the elderly, but I've had one for several years. (No comments, please!) These things are a Godsend for anyone wearing pleats. You simply slide back onto this thing on the car seat, then swing your legs into the car. As you do so, your seat turns with you and the pleats stay put. You might need some slight minor adjustments but that's all. Job done!

My friends joke about this gadget, but I assure you, it does its job, and all for about £12.00

[Will]

Wil, I wish that you were closer to Philadelphia! I have a LOAD of places to take you in the kilt, and you'll fit right in! In no time, you'll have to qualms about going anywhere in it! 8)

Wear it to a Black Bears Hockey Game, and I'll bet that you would be the hit of the night!

Thanks, I wish I were closer too. Sounds like fun! Besides, Maine winters are cold. Some place a little warmer to wear my kilt would be great!

[mcnice]

thats a really good one hamish. i ve to tune my parents car into a kilt wearer car ;)

[Will]

Nice going! Keep it up Wil it will only get better Trust us.. See if there are any ren-fares near you and go to that. They are still going on in Ohio until the end of October.

.. Hint Watch the ladies sit down if you can find any wearing skirts around you..

JohnAllen,
Ren Faires are over for this year. I plan on attending again next year. You can wear what you want at these without any concern.
I will try to watch the ladies as you suggest. I can't remember the last time I saw a lady in a skirt.

[Blu (Ontario)]

Everybody knows that kilts are for "special occasions only".... so every time you're out in your kilt it's a special occasion! Special occasions like going to the store for milk, getting your hair cut, putting gas in the car, even going to Wal*Mart! I did some grocery shopping tonght in my kilt and got no reaction at all except the smiles from the checkout girl. So... why are you wearing that kilt??

[Andrew Breecher]

Hey Wil, I hiked through most of the state of Maine this summer wearing a kilt, and the fine people of Maine had no problems with it at all. (They were probably more concerned with my aweful stench and ratty beard.) Good luck with future excursions!

Andrew.

[Martin Fr]

Hey, Ham,

Your car seat sounds interesting.
What is it called ? Where can you buy it ?
I usually get in and out of a car without difficulties, but always wonder if the pleats are in place or not. It’s not too important with wool, which seems to stay nicely pleated anyway – except perhaps when one is hot and sweaty, such as after a good evening’s SCD, when the body’s weight has much the same effect as that of a steam iron.

Martin,
In Grenoble, France.

[Rhino]

Hamish wrote:

they are intended for the infirmed and the elderly

Not a word from me Hamish I've seen you leaping about playing frisby in Hyde Park remember
Cheers Rhino

[Martin]

I also was very nervous at first but confidence builds with each outing. There are still a few places I haven't ventured yet, but I'm getting there. I think the biggest surprise (pleasantly) is that to most people it's very much a non-event.

I agree. I have ventured out in my car kilted many times. When I have stepped out of the car, I have experienced little or no reaction.
I even filled my car with petrol one evening, I was very nervous but no-one seemed to take any notice.

I think most people just think to themselves, 'oh, there's a man in a kilt'. Come to think of it, that's exactly what I'd think.

As for getting into a car, I just smooth the pleats against my behind whilst sitting. Then ensure I'm not trapping any as I close the door.

As ever, Hamish has the perfect solution! and he's all set for the time, many years hence that he is old and infirm !