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Kilts are wonderful. They give a degree of freedom that is unmatched, and they are extremely cool (in more ways than one). But there's that "wind" problem. The solution? Ball bearings in the hem. Wear a belt and there won't be any problem with it falling down, either.
(?) *this* wind problem, [po]
http://www.coolmen....div_bilder/kilt.jpg
is this the most-linked image in the halfbakery yet? [calum, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
Try these
http://www.scottsof...gnTableclothWeights
Solid pewter tablecloth weights, with a grape design. [angel, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
Utilikilts
http://www.utilikil...g-workman-index.htm
This is what I'm thinking about buying. [Eugene, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
PCC Film School
http://www.pccfilm.com
The school I'm currently enrolled at. [Eugene, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
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I think you've just invented a brand new Scottish weapon! |
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Hai-yah! *Glug glug* ...Or is that the Irish? Nah, it's both. |
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What troublesome flapping? I think you may be wearing a skirt [Eugene], as the sporran worn as an integral part of the kilt attire stops any troublesome flapping for me. |
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It's fairly common practise to add weights to the bottom hems of curtains (drapes), and my mother would often weight the hems of her (home-made - she is an excellent seamstress) dresses with lead shot. This may be baked, although not, perhaps, widely known to be so. |
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Kilts are pretty heavy too - I've never seen one be inadvertantly lifted by the wind (of whatever origin). Much more of a problem are the hoards of women trying to see if the wearer is a true Scotsman. |
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If your kilt is made of weapons-grade Harris tweed, as it should be, you won't need any drapery-inspired additions to it. |
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Centuries of howling gales have so far failed to establish the kilt as a Marilyn-on-a-vent style exposure liability, so weighing an already-heavy garment down with buckshot would be unnecessary. |
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Plus, you'd end up with hideously battered knees. |
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As for the "troublesome flapping", I don't think we need to go there - it's one of the drawbacks of being an unfettered true Scotsman. |
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Not to mention the chafing. |
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Whoa. You mean you guys are really going commando under those kilts? I thought that was an urban myth. |
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Try wearing one in the rain...
A waterlogged kilt would allow you to walk throuh the middle of a hurricaine with no risk of lifting. |
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A friend of mine got married last year and all the males were required to wear kilts. The wedding video features a heartwarming interlude where kilted attendees are seen in the background, applying Vaseline in strategic anti-chafe locations. |
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I can get you all copies, if you like. |
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Eugene/calum: Um, why is that a problem? If the kilted gentlemen in question were prudish, they would wear underwear. And if they're not, you're not going to see anything you won't see in the Metropolitan Museum. |
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I am reminded of the outdoor urinals common in France. |
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It isn't a problem, DrC. Though you're mistaken if you believe that my genitals are on display in the Metropolitan Museum. |
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no that would be the London Miniatures Museum :o) sorry Calum. |
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// Whoa. You mean you guys are really going commando under those kilts? I thought that was an urban myth. // |
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Good Lord no! Suggesting a Scotsman is cheating by wearing pants (US read underpants) under his kilt is tantamount to suggesting he's a gay mincing Englishman. |
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Trust me [lintkeeper], they go commando. Happy days! |
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Although [jonthegeologist] is entitled to wear a kilt, he informs me he won't be indulging for our wedding, which is probably just as well, knowing what my aunty gets like after a few gins. |
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entitled to wear a kilt? you learn something new here every day! |
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is it like being allowed to drive a herd of sheep across London Bridge? |
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when is the wedding and can I be a bridesmaid? |
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am I related to your aunt? |
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answers on a postcard to... |
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[po] he's descended from the MacLeans of Lochbuie - his granny was one - so he can wear their rather fetching tartan without risk of being accused of gross national inaccuracy. As far as I know he's never herded any sheep but I might try to find out before the wedding just to make sure. |
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The wedding will be in July 2005 and of course you'd be welcome to be a bridesmaid [po]. As long as you promise not to do anything nasty to me on my hen night, beyond encouraging me to drink another G&T from time to time! [jon] says you can go on his stag night if you prefer, but if you're much like my aunty you'll drink him under the table. |
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weighing up which would be more fun! get back to you! |
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where will neilp be? that might sway my answer... |
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Well I'm rather thinking of going on the stag night if I'm honest. I always get on better with groups of lads than girls. With a bit of luck, [neilp] will be off with the boys. Assuming he makes it back from Australia in time. |
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I'm pretty sure I'm not a Scot. I may have some in my ancestry, but it's more likely to be Irish, with my mother's maiden name being "Gill" and all. |
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I just like kilts. But the wind could be a problem in general, hence the idea. Thing is, with all the stuff I'd be carrying in those pockets (Gerber, wallet, keys, flashlight, and possibly gloves, a hammer, screwdrivers, a drill, and so on on a film set) I probably wouldn't need the weights. |
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Pockets? Do kilts (even Irish ones) have pockets? There's a limit to what you can fit in your sporran too I'd imagine. |
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its that cute little safety pin that attracts me to a kilt. |
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Are you a gaffer [Eugene], or a best boy? |
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Perhaps [PhilMcKracken] could answer that one. |
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I'm in a technical film program that trains its students for below-the-line jobs--i.e. gaffer or best boy. See link. There's a school shoot every semester and you apply to be a grip or a PA or a lighting technician or what-have-you on that shoot. |
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I was a key grip on this semester's
shoot though. |
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As a Lewis living in America, I've thought about being kilted for my (me?) wedding. But the problem is that too many of my friends aren't Scots or, at least, claimant to a clan, so I'd rather not be the only one chafing. Gonna be a tux for me, unless the rest of the McLeods here in St. Louis start taking me out for drinks. |
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If they do, I'll be wearing my (me?) tartan, but the sword should probably stay home, as I'd be likely to start showing it off and kill someone at the reception. |
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EDIT: Oh yeah...work kilts have pockets, though they're a relatively new addition to the garb. Frankly, that's cheating. Wear a spooran, you (ye?) credit-card bearing panty waists! |
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Secondly, I'd go for two weights, if only for peace of mind. |
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