Kilted out and about

[Verlyn]

Tubular is surfer slang from the late 60s and through the 70s. Its the "perfect wave" and is used for something so cool and unique that the object or person is the height of coolness.

[Derek]

Ranald ... forgot to mention two things. We ought to try and meet up sometime .. were only about 3 hours or so apart. Do you ever get across to this neck of the woods? (Chepstow, Newport.. Cardiff etc or even Bristol, Bath). If ever you do the wife and I know some great little country pubs (all kilt friendly of course). The second thing is that our old band manager lived in Sutton by the old gas works .. doubt if thats still there now. Just thought I mention that as you are right next to Sutton.
Derek

[Ranald]

Ranald ... forgot to mention two things. We ought to try and meet up sometime .. were only about 3 hours or so apart. Do you ever get across to this neck of the woods? (Chepstow, Newport.. Cardiff etc or even Bristol, Bath). If ever you do the wife and I know some great little country pubs (all kilt friendly of course). The second thing is that our old band manager lived in Sutton by the old gas works .. doubt if thats still there now. Just thought I mention that as you are right next to Sutton.
Derek

Derek, a meet sounds good I'll pm you, as for the gas works I don't think it's there anymore but Sutton has changed a fair bit what with newbuilds and all.

[Alan H]

Yeah, "Tubular" refers to getting in the tube, or inside the curl of a wave. It's surfing slang, long, LONG gone out of fashion. The kid must've heard it from his mom or his dad.