Out and About -- In the World at Large

[Kirbstone]

Carl,
Does Sea barfing mean being seasick? and with Boston Hb. as smooth as glass?

Yes, Iron jennies can be a touch useful at times, but the only time I was ever 'under' one was in Glandore harbour in the year 2,000, with a knife in my hand cutting away lobster-pot rope from round the prop.! We had a previous similar incident off Alderney in the Channel Islands in 1984 but on that occasion my rock guitar-playing cutthroat skipper went overboard to do the necessary. The water was 'freezing' on each occasion.

T.

[MrUtopia]

For the past month I have been wearing either of my denim skirts everywhere except work. It is winter here so the denim and tights or leggins is the order of the day. Here is a picture of the longer of the 2 I currently own.

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Just like men's denim pants but with only one leg hole.

[Big and Bashful]

I must admit, every sail this year on my own boat has been wearing my medium length Macabi, the long is long enough to get under my feet. They billow but do wonders for keeping the rain and Sun off my legs. They also feel pretty good.

[crfriend]

Does Sea barfing mean being seasick? and with Boston Hb. as smooth as glass?

Yes, also known as "to sacrifice to Neptune". The lad had a "hard night" the evening before and should not have even contemplated trying to do anything useful. Likely he'd had six or seven pints too many and probably more than a few more shots than really needed. He wasn't good looking when he showed up quayside and went downhill quite rapidly thereafter. 'Twas better to put him ashore than to have him mess up the boat up or fall over the side.

[pepsie1]

Although I rarely post or comment on this forum, and have been skirting for various reasons over the years(40+), I felt compelled to relate an experience that occurred this morning at a large resort motel in the desert southwest. Hint not Las Vegas. I had just returned to my room from a nite shift job that I had been working for the past seven weeks. I changed into a short bib overall skirt and an extra long T-shirt that just covered the skirt. I decided to step out of the room onto the balcony while the room AC got things cooled down enough to sleep comfortably. 4 AM and 85 deg. Out of nowhere a gentlemen and his wife were leaning on the same rail not three feet from me. Now I am not an out in the public skirt wearer and I prefer it that way, so my heart definitely skipped a beat or ten when the couple greeted me with a cheery good morning. Seems they were early risers out for a smoke. We chatted for a good 15 minutes once my initial stage fright melted. I made the excuse of needing to get to bed and turned to walk away as they wished me a goodnight or whatever was left of it. After getting a few hours of sleep I got up put back on the same outfit. I decided rather impulsively to walk out to my car and move it closer to the room. On the way to the car, the lady I spoke with previously, crossed my path and asked if I had gotten any sleep last night as it looked like I was still wearing the same outfit as four in the morning. Feeling a little more at ease I simply commented that what I was wearing was just right for the warm morning and that I would probably be arrested if wore outside what I wore to bed earlier. She just chuckled and went about her way. Kinda an exciting event but probably not enough to encourage more public skirt wearing. But I am definitely reevaluating my concerns over being seen in public wearing an obvious skirt.

[Uncle Al]

Great Good for you

Question - Where did you get a "bib-overall skirt"

The 'skirt' sounds quite intriguing with nothing binding you at the waist

Please post a pic or two, if you have any to share.

Uncle Al

[pepsie1]

Bib overall skirt = "skirtall" at Old Navy. Bought mine in one of their stores, but they do have them online. Sorry I don't do pictures at this time.

[Uncle Al]

I understand about the pic's. Could you post a pic of the "item" only, maybe on
a hanger or laid flat

I tried Old Navy's website but could not find "Skirtall".
If you have a link to the "Skirtall", please let us know about it.

Thanks

Uncle Al

[crfriend]

I understand about the pic's. Could you post a pic of the "item" only, maybe on
a hanger or laid flat

Think "hogwashers" but with a skirt rather than trouser-legs.

[MrUtopia]

Old Navy Skirtall

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[ethelthefrog]

Out and about in London on 7th July. Had a very pleasant day drinking beer with two great friends. I was completely oblivious, but they both reported numerous double-takes and a good number of comments.

I was entirely comfortable all day, and had no problems whatsoever with anyone. Dave was convinced we were going to get stabbed by someone, but experience suggested otherwise.


Paul

[Milfmog]

I've been a bit quiet here lately because I was in Spain for a week on holiday (North Catalan coast, based at Pineda de Mar) and then after a short week back in Tyneside I was shipped out to Malta to work for a week. I thought I'd share a few observations from my skirted travels here;

Spain. I wore my Utilikilt Survial to fly both ways. No issues or particular attention paid to me that I was aware of. However a few days after we arrived in Spain I was wandering around the small back streets of Tossa de Mar with my son and he told me that when we boarded the 'plane one of the stewardesses commented to the other that "That chap is wearing a skirt" the reply made my son smile: "Yeah; great isn't it?"

I also took a sarong which I used extensively around the beach and when wandering into town for a beer / sandwich or just a change of scene. Folks appeared to notice but apart from a few slightly embarrassed smiles when I caught people looking at me no body seemed to care.

The kilt was worn out in the evening to eat most nights and gathered a few more looks around town than I'm used to at home, but no overt reactions.

In Malta the kilt certainly gathered attention. I had one long conversation with an Italian tourist in Silema which started with "Scottish?" and continued to solve most of the world's ills before he went on his way. Lots of smiles from folks and a few laughs with just a small number of older folks looking a little put out by the skirt. One young mum stopped her child (about 6?) to point out my kilt and talk to him about it. As I passed she looked up, made eye contact and said "Bellisimo" with a huge grin. I thanked her and continued in my quest for a cool bar and a cold beer; I was not designed for 30C plus temperatures.

In the hotel it was noticeable that I did not have to give my name or room number to any staff after the first evening; they all remembered me and I was always greeted with a big smile and a cheerful hello by the reception staff, even when returning from work and so necessarily in trousers (H&S rules mean that skirts are not permitted in the factory because of moving machinery). Although this might just have been professional courtesy by the staff they did not seem so keen to greet others and few were addressed by name.

Once again the take away message is that most folks don't care what I wear and those who do are overwhelmingly positive. The best part is that has always been my experience wherever I travel skirted.

Have fun,


Ian.

[crfriend]

[... A] few days after we arrived in Spain I was wandering around the small back streets of Tossa de Mar with my son and he told me that when we boarded the 'plane one of the stewardesses commented to the other that "That chap is wearing a skirt" the reply made my son smile: "Yeah; great isn't it?" [...]

One young mum stopped her child (about 6?) to point out my kilt and talk to him about it. As I passed she looked up, made eye contact and said "Bellisimo" with a huge grin. [...]

In the hotel it was noticeable that I did not have to give my name or room number to any staff after the first evening; they all remembered me and I was always greeted with a big smile and a cheerful hello by the reception staff [...]

"For the win!" all the way 'round. From my experience as well, this is what one gets once one gets over all the hangups potentially surrounding skirt-wearing and one just wears one naturally and without pretense.

Above, I especially like the comment of "Belissimo" and of, "Yeah; great isn't it"! These are the sorts of comments that cheer the heart and, hopefully, the hearts around one. Well done Ian!

[couyalair]

Of course people notice and sometimes even see the skirt as an excuse to strike up a conversation.
I had a looong wait in Geneva airport this week, and a gentleman politely asked if he could ask a question ("oh, no. Not again!").
"Are you from Scotland?" he asked. "Very elegant" he said, and from then on a conversation about his country (Lebanon) and his family, most of whom have emigrated to Canada to get away from the violence. His connecting plane between the two countries had been delayed and he was having an even longer wait than I was. My wife spent some of her childhood in Lebanon, so there was plenty to talk about. Time passed quite quickly, thanks to the kilt.
Martin

[straightfairy]

I spent this entire week end kilted with a group of friends, going out into various towns along the way.
While people do notice, they generally won't comment, especially when you're in a group (which also helped my confidence)