511 Tactical Kilt

[crfriend]

A little footnote to the Clinton Era: Sex between two Bushes.

Where's the rim-shot smiley when you need it?!

[skirtyscot]

You were not alone with your qualifying time problem, Tom. My father's event was the 120 yds hurdles, and he had high hopes of representing Scotland at the 1958 Commonwealth games. He came first in the trials, but the powers that be had set a qualifying time, and he missed it by a whisker. It would only have been a trip to Cardiff, so it's hard to believe that the expense was the problem. I think they only wanted to send folk with a good chance of a medal.

[Kirbstone]

SkS,
As a twice-failed would-be-Olympian I have to parade my excuses. In 1968 I rowed an entire season with a guy from Western Australia in a coxed pair (an event since dropped at the Olympics) and after some success during that season on 'The Continong' we went into the UK trials pre Mexico, but were beaten into 2nd place by the Pierce Bros. of Kingston R.C. who were sent.

Years later, while on a wandering rowing trip we rowed under the Glienikerbrueke (where they used to exchange spies) into former East Germany & visited Potzdam near Berlin and while dining at the Potzdammer Ruderklub we were informed of the antics they got up to in the 60s & 70s to dominate World Rowing (and other sports as well). The resident rowers were handed out with their meals 'vitamin tablets' which were among other things, anabolic sterioids.

In 1966 at Henley Royal Regatta I was in an eight which fell victim to the East German National crew which entered the Grand Challenge Cup as 'TSC Berlin' They walked on us by 4 lengths, a margin not usually seen in that event and they broke the course record by a country mile as well. One can easily guess how they did that!

Carl, I've added a smiley to my previous post, if that makes you feel more comfortble.

T.

[crfriend]

Carl, I've added a smiley to my previous post, if that makes you feel more comfortble.

I laughed my head off at that comment! I wasn't put out by it at all.

[skirtedMarine]

Thanks Thomas,
Your notes always seem like a gift, It's a good thing I get to read what You have to say, as Your Dialect (and Character) seems to shine through, and I Honestly tend to read more than once to get the picture, If We were face to face, I might be staring at You as if I were a deer in the headlights! I can imagine I might have the same effect on You.
Could You Folks imagine that 511 Commando Kilt as part of the Uniform Requirements for the American troops? It would be Awesome! It would have to be a garrison uniform though, Not cammo or "Battle dress" because Camouflage has become much more important since the days of the "Red Coats" (British) and the Days of the Peacock French, and We wouldn't want a kid from Iowa showing his boney white legs from a mile away. In Garrison You would have plenty of room for beer, instead of ammo, unless You were at Fort Hood serving with those from the "Religion of Peace"
You were correct about the first Gulf War I am impressed, Thankfully, It was the only time I saw combat in 21 years, I have alot of respect for these Younger guys and gals who are serving Back to back tours for their whole time in the military, and I fear that there will be alot of healing needed for these folks, and it will affect Our Country for a long time to come.

[skirtedMarine]

I talked to a Young lady in the Airforce Today,(An M.P:) Wondered what She might think of Airforce
(Chairforce) Guys in Kilts or Modern Skirts But only asked Her How she likes her paddle Rig (Holster for her Barreta 92F) a big Grin came across Her face, as she said "I Love It Sir!"

[Caultron]

Yesterday I finally received two 511 Tactical kilts I ordered back in April, and I'm very impressed. Workmanship appears excellent and I particularly like the two large cargo pockets, the two slant (pants-like) pockets, and the "wind snap" (for lack of a better term).

The wind snap has a snap stud above the bottom left corner of the inner apron and its mate on the body of the kilt. It doesn't interfere with the swing or swish, but it does keep the hem from blowing up too far in the wind. And you don't have to snap it if you don't want to.

It's too bad these aren't available all the time. At only $70 apiece, they could be quite popular. I suppose, though, that kilt-wearers are beyond their target market.