1st Outing

[Bill]

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

Ham you do know how to lay down the gauntlet but I won't pick it up. (Bill is now endevoring to maintain composure in the face of almost overwhelming temptation. Arrrgh! ).

Joking aside that is a nifty idea. 8) I usually lift up my backside do a quick sweep and put everything in its' place.

Bill

[Hamish]

Hey, Ham,

Your car seat sounds interesting.
What is it called ? Where can you buy it ?

Here is a photo of my car seat 'turntable', Martin:



It is simply called the "Easy Access Car Seat" and, in this instance, is currently available at £12.95 + p&p, from The House of Bath at www.houseofbath.co.uk
listed under "Our Favourites", then "Travel".

Admittedly, I have not seen this item for sale in the shops, but I have seen it in several mail order catalogues.

By the way, I agree with you about the resilience of natural woollen pleats, and with the effect of a hot and sweaty body being similar to that of a steam iron!!

[bubba]

Looks like you could lift the lid. Somehow I can't imagine that turntable thing being very comfortable for a long drive.

[RockyR]

Looks like you could lift the lid. Somehow I can't imagine that turntable thing being very comfortable for a long drive.

The House of Bath Ham? whats under the Lid??? Me neither Bubba and besides you would have to have awfull long arms, Feet and Neck to drive with it on that side of the car

[Hamish]

OK! OK! Let's all have a good laugh It IS amusing, but it DOES help to prevent scrunched up pleats on arriving at one's destination!

You are right in that the turntable, whilst padded, probably would not be comfortable on a long drive, but I do long drives (50 miles +) maybe only once every two years or so! Our roads are so crowded all the time that driving is no pleasure.

The company is called 'House of Bath' because it is situated in the ancient city of Bath, near Bristol!!

[Rob Wright]

but I do long drives (50 miles +) maybe only once every two years or so!

That's not a long Drive Ham! That's a short commute! Sigh, I wish we had a really good mass transit system here.

Rob

[Riverkilt]

COngratulations Wil, well done.

I found that hiking kilted at first helped me get used to the wind and natural sway of a kilt. Kept me from freaking out around town at every little gust of wind.