That pocket reflex

[Freelander Sporrano]

Now don't laugh........One of the things I find difficult ; being at the moment a part time wearer of the kilt is this,

I'm often at a loss to know what to do with my hands.." Get to the back Rufus. I heard you sniggering." That goes for you too Bubba.

You know that little reflex you have of putting your hands in your pocket when not thinking.Makes my wife laugh if she sees it.Does this reflex dissappear when going full time Did any of you full-timers experience this They say if you loose a leg you can still feel it. What about missing four pockets ?...Thats you aswell Graham get to the back and sit next to Hamish whoose just collapsed in fit's.

(I know ther are utility kilts with umpteen but they are non-tartan so not in the loop here.)

I think it's an area of kilting not explored before. Any help with this new found affliction I've got would be of help....Don't send money I've no pockets

[Raphael]

It will go away.

[macwilkin]

Freelander,

Never thought about that before...I was always raised that you weren't supposed to go around with your hands in your pockets, guess it comes from my Dad's time in service. In Highland day "kit" I usually carry some sort of walking stick which keeps one hand occupied at least.

I suppose you could carry a "swagger stick", but some might think you a wee bit odd...

Cheers (b)!

T.

[KiltedKnight]

Freelander,

Never thought about that before...I was always raised that you weren't supposed to go around with your hands in your pockets, guess it comes from my Dad's time in service. In Highland day "kit" I usually carry some sort of walking stick which keeps one hand occupied at least.

I suppose you could carry a "swagger stick", but some might think you a wee bit odd...

Cheers (b)!

T.

Absolutely true! I spent 21 years in the Army and never got into the habit of putting my hands into my pockets unless I was trying to retrieve something and that "Swagger Stick" idea? The only people that I've ever seen that didn't look utterly rediculous with a Swagger Stick was a General Officer in the military, who, by the way is the only one authorized under the Regs. to carry one. To me it would appear the same as if someone was wearing a military award with the kilt that they weren't authorized to have or hadn't earned. That being said, I do find that a walking stick comes in handy or if raining, a good umbrella does just fine to keep the hands busy. Absent either of these I find that my wife comes in handy, I haven't been able to keep my hands off her for 19 years now...

Chris.

[Pour1Malt]

yur thumbs will rest quite comforatably in yur belt or oan yur sporran chain......

it also helps tae hae a dram in at least yin hand!

[Mattg]

I end up just folding my arms on my chest, but that gets hot in the summer.

[bubba]

I just hook my thumbs in my belt like I always have. It was more comfortable than trying to jam my hands in my pockets.

[kilted in KC]

my workmans utilikilt has side pockets and back pockets and my thumbs are usualy in them since i cant seem to find what to do with my hands when walking either, i was used to holding my pants up with one so it has taken some getting used too but it was well worth it

plus all the stuff i carry would not fit in a sporran maybe a very big sporran though

thanks
kilted in kc 8)

[bear]

Hah! I SO know what you're talking about! For a long time, I did that every ten seconds. It lessened over time and I got into the habit of noticing I was doing it. Halfway through the motion, I'd change it to a brushing off of imaginary specs or tugging the edges of the front apron.
Now I hook my thumbs in my belt and strike a pose.
I find a beer in one hand and a smoke in the other obviates the problem.

[Donnie]

I have the same problem I usually end up hooking my thumbs in my belt, But, you are right, it feels really funny some times.