Newsome's Summer Wear

**creagdhubh** · 25th July 11, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Not as bad as you'd think. Normally the hose I wear are House of Cheviot, which are a 50% mernio wool blend and extremely comfortable.

The diced hose I had on, which are 100% wool, are not quite as comfortable, but don't really bother me. Perhaps I just have a high tolerance for that sort of thing. Though at the end of the (very hot) day, when I took them off, my legs did breathe a sigh of relief!

PS - when I hand wash the wool hose, I do throw in a bit of conditioner, which helps keep them soft.

I am the same. I never really notice the heat, and actually, my legs and feet actually stay rather cool, hardly sweat, and do not itch. And I too am wearing House of Cheviot hose - my other hose are Gaelic Themes, and they hold up nice as well in the heat, especially since they are around 1 ply less than my Cheviots.

Cheers,

**saxandpipes** · 25th July 11, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Michael,

Part possum? Really?! That is very intriguing. I thought they were only good for road kill! Hahaha, just kidding!

Cheers,

Haha.

Yes, well that and they have rather lovely fur... As you will all see once I have my new Artificer sporran ;)

Cheers,

Michael

**FreddyBeachPete** · 25th July 11, 10:40 AM

Sorry no photos to post but I just spent the weekend at the NB Highland Games and I agree with the comments that kilt sans hose seems less "connected". First day after I finished my piece in the solo Chanter competition I substituted a band-crested golf shirt for the band's uniform dress shirt, tie, waistcoat. Very comfortable although the hose and ghillie's were warm! For Day 2 I wore a Sport Kilt with a golf shirt, Sperry Top-siders and no hose. Seemed a little too casual.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 25th July 11, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by ktaylo12

Matt, what is the name of the tartan in picture #2 from your first post? It is very nice. Thanks.

St. Columba.

**English Bloke** · 25th July 11, 01:41 PM

Smashing pictures Matt. What can I say? You hardly need ANY advice from me...

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

... Now, here are two other gentlemen from the same event.

Baron Harden is wearing a Royal Air Force Tie if anyone is interested. And that is an RAF puggaree (hat band) on the other panama.
Beautiful Kilts too! I still haven't ID'd the tartans though. Hayyelp!

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 25th July 11, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Smashing pictures Matt. What can I say? You hardly need ANY advice from me...

Baron Harden is wearing a Royal Air Force Tie if anyone is interested. And that is an RAF puggaree (hat band) on the other panama.
Beautiful Kilts too! I still haven't ID'd the tartans though. Hayyelp!

MacMillan Hunting weathered on the left, Harden on the right.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 25th July 11, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

I am the same. I never really notice the heat, and actually, my legs and feet actually stay rather cool, hardly sweat, and do not itch. And I too am wearing House of Cheviot hose - my other hose are Gaelic Themes, and they hold up nice as well in the heat, especially since they are around 1 ply less than my Cheviots.

Cheers,

Actually the heat does bother me a great deal. I don't do well in the heat at all, especially in high humidy, which is typical here in the southeast. I sweat like a pig. :-)

What I meant was that the texture of wool doesn't really bother my skin all that much as it seems to do some others.

**English Bloke** · 25th July 11, 02:34 PM

Cheers Matt. Thanks.

**kilted scholar** · 25th July 11, 02:53 PM

"Ok, now let's take you to the Highland Games. These photos are from the Greenville Games a couple of years back. The temperature was sweltering, and I think a few people had to be treated for heat stroke." (Matt)

This alone demonstrates the need for adaptation. According to Taber's Cycolpedic Medical DIctionary, 16th edition, heat stroke is "an acute and dangerous reaction to heat exposure" characterised by body temperature above 103F. It is life-threatening. "Without delay, the nude patient should be placed in a bathtub filled with cold water." If a bathtub is not available "place wet sheets on nude body [sic], fan vigorously, and massage the skin." Nurses are urged "to educate the public about heat illnesses."

Dressing in temperatures in the 90s as if living in a cold, wet climate such as the Scottish Highlands is sheer folly. In such heat dehydration and over-heating occurs and can, in extreme cases, threaten not only health but also life.

When in my twenties I was rushed to hospital after preaching (I am an ordained minister) in 90 degree weather in April on the eastern seaboard. The doctor urged me - inter alia - never ever to wear a thick jacket in such weather and to wear short-sleeved shirts. His name was MacBean and he hailed from the highlands of Scotland.

Matt is to be commended for this post.