The Kilt.
On Saturday I wrote about Men in Skirts.
I have always liked kilts.
Guess who went to Scotland for holidays?
I still have a kilt in my wardrobe. In fact when Elly was young I actually made one for her. A well made kilt enhances both men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Dancer’s kilts use 10 oz. Tartan wool. A man’s kilt uses 13 oz, or, preferably, 16 oz. tartan, which doesn’t crush and holds the pleats well. If you think about it, a kilt is the equivalent of three layers of fabric across the back and a double layer at the front. They are very heavy, warm and comfortable to wear particularly in cooler climates.
A certain young lady let it be known on my blog the other day that she was curious to know what is under a Kilt. She came to the right person. I spent some time searching for an appropriate little video in order to complete this shy refined young lady’s education.
So just for Lottie I present:
Ok, so the real secret is:
Now you know!
Maz said,
August 5, 2008 at 8:54 am
I had one as well, I don’t think it was a proper one though, my mother and I both hate wool so there’s no way she would have made me wear a real tartan one, it was probably a cotton version. I liked it though. I also remember having a tartan pattern trousers back in the 80’s.
steph said,
August 5, 2008 at 9:21 am
Ow! That’s just put me off my brekkie!
“A man’s kilt uses 13 oz, or, preferably, 16 oz. tartan, which doesn’t crush and holds the pleats well.”
Ah yeah…
They’d need that extra weight to hold everything in place
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 10:10 am
@Maz - I didn’t go as far as wearing tartan trews.
@Steph - You are forgetting about the Sporran - stragetically placed!
It gives a whole new meaning to ‘Man Bag’
Lottie said,
August 5, 2008 at 10:20 am
Wohoo! Again! Again!!!!
That’s a great picture GM.
jen said,
August 5, 2008 at 11:22 am
That’s just one of the many reasons I miss Scotland… (big sigh). Thanks for putting a smile on my face on a rainy morning
Nancy said,
August 5, 2008 at 12:53 pm
A Scotsman clad in kilt left the bar one evening fair
And one could tell by how he walked he’d drunk more than his share
He staggered on until he could no longer keep his feet
Then stumbled off into the grass to sleep beside the street
Later on two young and lovely girls just happened by,
And one says to the other with a twinkle in her eye
You see yon sleeping Scotsman who is young and handsome built
I wonder if it’s true what they don’t wear beneath their kilt.
Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
I wonder if it’s true what they don’t wear beneath their kilt.
They crept up to the sleeping Scotsman quiet as could be
Then lifted up his kilt about an inch so they could see
And there behold for them to view beneath his Scottish skirt
Was nothing but what God had graced him with upon his birth
Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
There was nothing there but what God gave upon his birth
They marveled for a moment then one said we’d best be gone
But let’s leave a present for our friend before we move along
They took a blue silk ribbon and they tied it in a bow
Around the bonnie spar that the Scot’s lifted kilt did show
Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
Around the bonnie spar that the Scot’s lifted kilt did show
The Scotsman woke to nature’s call and stumbled toward a tree
Behind a bush he lifts his kilt and gawks at what he sees
Then in a startled voice he says to what’s before his eyes
He said, “Lad I don’t know where you’ve been but I see you won first
prize”
Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
He said, “Lad I don’t know where you’ve been but I see you won first
prize”
Baino said,
August 5, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Gold GrannyMar! (but I knew) as for you Nancy . . . .
kenju said,
August 5, 2008 at 1:21 pm
No wonder I’ve always wanted to go to Scotland!!
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 1:40 pm
@Lottie - Go easy! You will make yourself ill with all the excitement.
@Jen - Glad to recall memories for you.
@Nancy - Were you the lassie with the ribbon?
@Baino - Was I glad that George and his entourage didn’t want to wear kilts at the wedding last year!
@Judy - you could still go there!
Geri Atric said,
August 5, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I’m offline for 3 weeks (or so) and come back expecting to find a nice recipe and all I see is saucey men’s btm’s!! (Not complaining though)!
Good for you GM. !
steph said,
August 5, 2008 at 5:16 pm
GM
What’s Nancy on?
Whatever it is, I’d like some please
*bonnie spar*
I nearly spilt my tea laughing!
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 5:28 pm
@Geri - Did you like the welcome home parade then?
@Steph - I could do with Nancy Pills too.
Darlene said,
August 5, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Oh Nancy - I’m still laughing. You are shameless. ;). Now we know the secret of what’s under the Kilt.
Darlene said,
August 5, 2008 at 5:37 pm
P. S. Who put the tilt in the Kilt?
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Darlene
Not me!
Darren said,
August 5, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Grannymar, please don’t drag my good lady down to your level. She’s a clean-living, wholesome wee lass, you know!
Geri Atric said,
August 5, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Sure did GM! I’m tempted to sing ‘fly me to the moon’ but that might be just a bit too cheeky!
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 6:38 pm
@Darren - Is she taller than me?
@Geri - Sing away!
steph said,
August 5, 2008 at 7:59 pm
GM
Have you noticed what I’ve noticed?
There’s an ominous silence from the menfolk today (except Darren - who still managed to avoid a comment on the subject matter).
Waddayathink?
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Steph
Do you think they are shy?
steph said,
August 5, 2008 at 9:11 pm
GM
I think that they think that you think that they are shy
But you and I know they really know that you and I know…
they’ve been exposed
Grannymar said,
August 5, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Steph
Are you sober?
steph said,
August 5, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Stone cold…
just like those guys must be in their kilts
Dorothy Stahlnecker said,
August 6, 2008 at 1:57 am
So much better then a recipe keep them coming….
Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com
Grannymar said,
August 6, 2008 at 8:58 am
Dorothy
A daily serving of laughter is the best recipe for life.
Alice said,
August 6, 2008 at 4:38 pm
All I can add is that the gent who wears a kilt shouldn’t be in a big hurry when he wipes.
Grannymar said,
August 6, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Alice!!!!
I love it.