Due to the fires in Los Angeles, and a stack of 57 papers to grade, and a minor starter issue on my car I haven't had time to get looked at, I decided that I am going to take the train to Los Angeles this weekend instead of driving. (Well from where I am it is a 2 hour train ride and a 2-ish hour Amtrak Bus ride). I wanted to take my Utilikilt with me, and I hate packing it (On the train, I just like to take my duffel bag, and that means the kilt needs ironing on the other end). Unlike many of you, I am not a full time kiltie -- the classes I teach require too much climbing and painting ( I ruin a $50 pair of jeans each semester -- and that is far cheaper than ruining a $150 (or more) kilt)

I wonder what if any reactions I will get on the train. Of course with a stack of grading, I may not notice any. I often wear the UK on long trips because it has large pockets in the front, which means I don't have back problems from sitting on my wallet, and it is far more comfortable than pants at any time, and I hate traveling so I like to be comfortable!

I'll report back

Cheers