Kilted oil change

[Howard Clark]

I wear a kilt almost all the time. I work in my shop (making swords mostly, but also other things, forging, grinding, and heat treating) wearing kilts that I made here, and sometimes my hemp Rkilt.

I generally do not do mechanic work requiring me to get on the ground kilted, and not because I fear anyone seeing more than they should. I live in rural Iowa, and the closest neighbor is quite a ways away, compared to town anywhere. I just don't fancy the thought of sliding around under the vehicle and potentially getting rocks and grass in places I'd rather they weren't.

I keep a pair of coveralls in the truck in case of roadside trouble whilst kilted. Not needed so far, but changing a tire while in a nice wool kilt is not high on my list of wishes.

[Standard]

Isn't this exactly the reason that the UtiliKilt was invented? IIRC it was invented precisely for the purpose of working on autos.

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

Isn't this exactly the reason that the UtiliKilt was invented? IIRC it was invented precisely for the purpose of working on autos.

Exactly, why would you want to use a "beater" anyways? Why buy a cheap kilt for hard work? Get something tough, and use it. A lot of people around here wear jeans to sit at a desk. It seems out of place to me. Or cargo pants/shorts. Everyone wearing them has so many empty pockets. It's weird.

Take care of the kilt though, so it'll last a good long time.

[sathor]

Oh, sure! Take the high road.

I don't get much choice a lot of the time, since I have to strap the kids in the car. Though I have noticed that when regimental, the wind dosn't play with the kilt as much as when I am not. Yesterday was the first time in a few months a gust got the better of my kilt, I was carrying my youngest, and I had to carry him lower to keep the mystery.

Now, in winter, with my trench coat on, there really is no purpose to underwear, i close my coat to go out, and I don't remember the grocery store being all that windy.

[twsutton]

...I was carrying my youngest, and I had to carry him lower to keep the mystery.

Hmmm... I haven't considered using my 2 year old son as a sporran (or kilt pin) before...

[Andy]

I've worn my kilt numerous times when getting my oil changed. Of course, the guys at Avis Lube don't quite know what to make of it, but I still get the fleet discount when I go in ;)

[Andy]

Exactly, why would you want to use a "beater" anyways? Why buy a cheap kilt for hard work? Get something tough, and use it. A lot of people around here wear jeans to sit at a desk. It seems out of place to me. Or cargo pants/shorts. Everyone wearing them has so many empty pockets. It's weird.

Take care of the kilt though, so it'll last a good long time.

Hey...where did you make your avatar????

[sathor]

Hmmm... I haven't considered using my 2 year old son as a sporran (or kilt pin) before...

my 5 year old is apt to do the opposite.. his mom taught him it was funny, then realized the problem. Now he knows that only she is allowed to do that...

the youngest was on my left, the wind from behind was a monster disguised as a sheep. I've been in far worse with no natural lifting...

[Frank McGrath]

The first weekend that I wore my USA 13 oz trad, I had to change a tire for my wife's elderly uncle. He left the party, and we then got the call. "Send me some help to change my tire. " Five adult males piled into a Mercedes mini van and prodeeded to the scene. Everyone just stared. I got out the spare and the jack. I noticed a blanket in the trunk and spread it at the edge of the street. On my knees to find where to put the jack. I looked around to see if anyone had started removing the hub cap. Nothing. I changed that tire all by myself because those morons did not want to get dirty. I taught them all how to change a tire and stay clean. Won't do it again though.

[Marshal Moroni]

twsutton,

Good Choice, as has been said before a kilt is a thing of beauty, not an oil rag or working clothes.

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni