skirt reluctance?

hiker · Post by **hiker** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:37 am

Often I read post by those who would like to wear skirts in public on a regular basis but can't/don't -- and of course many things get in way. But I'm not sure it is the end of the world to be wearing a skirt in public. In fact I know it is not a big deal, I wear a skirt in public 2-3 times a week everywhere I travel and I have rarely had a negative experience.

So the question is how do we pursuade our own members to wear skirts in public? if we can't convince them -- men will never be wearing skirts in public.

Do we offer to skirt with them?
Do we provide them with a handy explanation - I'm protesting the condition of society or something?
Do we give them a formula (start with a utilikilt, ...)?

What gets our own membership out on in the public view ...wearing skirts.

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Tue May 01, 2007 6:18 pm

I envy those who have wives and friends who are understanding and give support to people venturing out for the first few times with both their legs down one pipe.Living in Scotland I have a sort of excuse for a kilt anyway and am seriously considering heading off on my holidays clad in my kilt, on the train, to Sheffield in the near future. Sort of tempting to take only the kilt for the week on the canals but will have to stoke up some courage, keep telling myself why not, then thinking because I'm not that brave. We'll see. But couldn't bring myself to skirt unless I was in good company, who I thought would understand, instead of take the piss.

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Tue May 01, 2007 6:49 pm

I wore a denim kilt on the canals a couple of years ago, only changing into trousers to go 'ashore' and for under wet weather gear (a waterproof skirt cover would be great

). I was less confident then; next time I'll leave the pants home - oh, maybe take a pair for wet weather.

Only had one comment, from some oik on the towpath who pointed out 'He's wearing a skirt!' (so what?)
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Driving a narrowboat in a kilt only enhances the freedom that boating brings - especially if you're regimental

Go for it B&B - you won't regret it.

Charlie

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Mon May 07, 2007 5:18 pm

Charlie wrote:I wore a denim kilt on the canals a couple of years ago, only changing into trousers to go 'ashore' and for under wet weather gear (a waterproof skirt cover would be great ). I was less confident then; next time I'll leave the pants home - oh, maybe take a pair for wet weather.

Only had one comment, from some oik on the towpath who pointed out 'He's wearing a skirt!' (so what?)
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Driving a narrowboat in a kilt only enhances the freedom that boating brings - especially if you're regimental

Go for it B&B - you won't regret it.

Charlie

Still thinking about it, blowing hot and cold depending on frame of mind.
I am a bit worried about the (perceived)symbolism, now that a bunch of loonies (SNP) have managed to win the Scottish election. Still, a Scouser in a kilt on his way to Wales via Sheffield; at least I have all bits of being British covered!
Speaking of being covered, I am a bit worried about the challenge of muddy banks covered in stinging nettles. An obstacle normally encountered at least once during a canal week, less of a problem in jeans and things but in a kilt, short socks and 'hanging loose' it could bring tears to my eyes!

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Tue May 08, 2007 4:13 pm

If you're boating in Wales, would that the be Llangollen canal? We did that a couple of years ago in a denim Utilikilt (see piccy in previous post). Watch out for the 2mph current in the canal - great going down, but hard work going up, especially with the venturi effect under bridges and in tunnels.

Charlie

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Tue May 08, 2007 5:32 pm

Charlie wrote:If you're boating in Wales, would that the be Llangollen canal? We did that a couple of years ago in a denim Utilikilt (see piccy in previous post). Watch out for the 2mph current in the canal - great going down, but hard work going up, especially with the venturi effect under bridges and in tunnels.

Charlie

That's the one. I'm ok with currents, done the Upper Avon several times, that sometimes flows well. Does it get drafty on the Pontysillything aquaduct? Could be entertaining!

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:01 pm

The Pontysillything aquaduct is amazing and a little scary. I don't remember it being draughty. There's only a few inches between you and a sheer drop of 160-odd feet to the valley below. Makes you drive veeerryyy carefully so as not to bump the side of the trough :scared:

The pub at Trevor (next to the boatyard) does nice meals, and nothing was said when I wore the Utilikilt in there

Have fun

Charlie