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24th June 06, 07:53 PM
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Uplake to Rainbow Bridge National Monument: KILTED
It was a clear but HOT day today (106 degrees F). My lady and I took the tour boat 2 1/2 hours uplake to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Utah.
From the dock, its a mile and a half uphill hike through Forbidden Canyon to Rainbow Bridge. Little shade.
Wore my "gang colors." My new Macdonald tartan USA Kilts Semi-Traditional sewn up by Kelly.
As you might expect I was the only person aboard kilted. Probably the only person on the lake kilted. Certainly the only person on the trail kilted.
Didn't go regimental (tartan boxers of course) because of having to climb boat ladders to the to deck and because of the wind on the lake. A couple swirls caught the kilt just a bit on the upper deck, enough for a lady passenger to remark, "Now I know."
Other than the heat an the looooong ride uplake, a great day.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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24th June 06, 08:11 PM
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A mile-and-a-half uphill hike in 106º heat, and you look that cool & collected? I'm impressed! 
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24th June 06, 08:14 PM
#3
Great pics. That scenery is outstanding!
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24th June 06, 08:50 PM
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24th June 06, 09:10 PM
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 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Didn't go regimental (tartan boxers of course) ... because of the wind on the lake. A couple swirls caught the kilt just a bit on the upper deck, enough for a lady passenger to remark, "Now I know."
Thanks for the chuckle.
Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Other than the heat an the looooong ride uplake, a great day.
Gotta admit, I envy anyone who can do all that without a hat. Nice kilt, too.
Regards,
Scott Gilmore
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24th June 06, 10:55 PM
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I have problems seeing your pictures Ron
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25th June 06, 02:22 AM
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Nice pics Ron! Beautiful scenery.
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25th June 06, 03:03 AM
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greet pics Ron... whit a bonny spot....
ta fur sharin those...
an, oh yeah, ... luekin guid!
slainte
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25th June 06, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by David Dalglish
I have problems seeing your pictures Ron
Disengage your Firewall whilst looking, David.
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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25th June 06, 03:43 AM
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Specacular scenery, Ron, and I applaud you for undertaking such a day out in that sort of heat - but, I imagine you are used to it!
When we get into the high 80'sF here in the UK we start keeling over and believe the world is about to end! The highest temperature I think I've experienced was, I think, about 94F in New York - with matching humidity! That, in a full 8 yard, 16oz traditional kilt was almost unbearable and I was thankful for air-conditioning in both the restaurant and theatre. The walk from Times Square back to the Pennsylvania Hotel (opposite Madison Square Garden) was, I think, the most uncomfortable walk I have ever undertaken, anywhere!
(Oooops! Sorry! Gorgeous kilt too!)
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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