Things you can't do in a kilt

[jjoseph]

I've never kilted to church although I imagine I could. (Because we process, I've never been comfortable with the idea of being a distraction for ANY reason when it's appropriate folks' attention should be directed elsewhere -- at a more relaxed service or one where the dress was more common, it would be a different story.)

My work requires slacks, and workouts are just more practical in gym shorts or trunks depending on if it's a weight day/bike day or a swim day. (And it's a bazich trying to deal with pleats doing stretches on a floor.) The same goes for romping at the river. Not only is there the drag, there's something not quite masculine about submerged pleats floating up in a circle around ya. LOL. And there are times it's just too hot for a kilt here, even the 'lightweight' ones, because pants offer protection from reflected heat that a kilt just doesn't especially when working outside.

So aside from being considerate, I guess my basic rule of thumb is practicality: no kilts when hanging upside down, working out, underwater or when the ground temp exceeds 140F.

The rest of the time is fair game, so trousers to office, change to shorts for the gym, shower, then it's kilted and home to grab the dogs and head to the park or off to night classes. Kilt for shopping, socializing, around the house, and family time. As Grandaddy said, "The right tool, for the right job."

[arrogcow]

As the wife and I are expecting, we have attended some lamaze(sp?) classes. Since this activity requires alot of time on the floor with legs spread, I figured a kilt may not be the best mode of dress.

Personally had no problems in the Bradley class my wie and I took. Really not a big deal.

Adam

[GMan]

One thing that I so far havn't noticed, and that is sleeping in a kilt.

[flyv65]

One thing that I so far havn't noticed, and that is sleeping in a kilt.

What, like taking a nap? I do that once a weekend, almost always kilted. If you mean at night in bed, well; I'm not a fan of pajamas, so draw your own conclusions.

Bryan...but that's just me...

[jkdesq]

Annual fall work picnic is coming up, with lots of outdoor sports activities. Kilts and most sports work fine together, so I hear. Although I've never tried it, I imagine it wouldn't be a good idea to wear a kilt for the volleyball game.....for the same reasons you wouldn't wear a kilt to jump on a trampoline.

I think you should consider things carefully before you enter the "wheelbarrel race"!

[Sciuropterus]

Adam, we did the Bradley classes also, very helpful stuff.

[Dreadbelly]

I know one thing I can't do in a kilt.

I can't go run with the bulls in Spain. But that is because I have a gimpy leg and can't run.

However, if I had two good legs and the means to go, I wonder if a kilt would be a good garment to run with... Could get snagged on the horns!

[jkdesq]

I think if your wearing an unbiforcated garment, you run with the cows. Be careful, cows have horns. LOL

[David in Maryland]

One thing that I so far havn't noticed, and that is sleeping in a kilt.

Well, when I did reenactment, I slept in my Great Kilt when I stayed overnight.

[SouthernScot]

"I won't wrestle alligators in a kilt."

Wrestle alligators in Philidelphia? Can you find an alligator in Philidelphia?

Dread, would have an easier time finding one in SC.

I grew up in south Louisiana, and I have seen people try to wrestle alligators, but never in a kilt.

Scot