Umbrella vs. Raincoat
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Paul Watson wrote: Not much under those kilts anyway From Yahoo: The traditional answers to this question are "their socks and shoes" or "naught but what God gave 'em." And our extensive research reaffirms that most Scotsmen keep it simple under their kilts. The Straight Dope states that kilts don't require undergarments, though Wikipedia disagrees. It claims going commando under a kilt is a myth started by "part-time kilt wearers." Less adventuresome Scots wear tartan boxer shorts. The pleated, skirt-like garment so beloved by those of Scottish descent dates back to about the 16th century. This was well before the invention of boxers or briefs, and men simply wore long shirts underneath their belted plaids for an extra layer around their privates. When the British military started forming highland regiments, it's believed that the kilted soldiers were required not to wear anything under their kilts. This led to the term "regimental." Revealing photos found on the Net show this military tradition lives on. However, kilted gents in Highland step dancing and athletic Highland games often do wear undergarments. Wouldn't want to offend someone when that tartan twirls.
"One must learn from the bite of the fire to leave it alone." - Native American Proverb
DavidCrow wrote: The Straight Dope states that kilts don't require undergarments, though Wikipedia disagrees. It claims going commando under a kilt is a myth started by "part-time kilt wearers." Less adventuresome Scots wear tartan boxer shorts. Not a total myth. Our kilted Scottish host, while we were on vacation in Strathconan many years ago, threw a ceilidh during which he noticed that the St Andrew's Cross flying outside his croft had been replaced with a George Cross by his naughty English neighbor during the night. All of us who went out to watch him climb the flagpole to remove the offensive rag --the neighbor had also removed the rope--will vouch that at least that particular Scotsman had no garment under his kilt. Steve T
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Jeffry J. Brickley wrote: Or confused that they can see the rain soaking half a building and hurry in the dry side to safety as the curtain of rain slowly walks across the landscape. Wow! That is something I have to see. What time of year is best?
My: Blog | Photos "Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in." -- Confucious
Here's a VERY old one of mine, my first digital camera if I recall. You can see the line of rain progressing in almost straight line, like someone pulled a knife across the clouds to let it out. http://www.zianet.com/jjustinb/album1/L_desertstorm.jpg[^] I can't find that original image yet.... but here are some other storm images from back in my storm chasing days. Sorry it was not a good camera, it's just a little point and shoot pocket canon - barely a zoom worth mentioning and almost no exposure control. I should take up storm chasing again, but it is a dangerous hobby and I am actually trying to live longer not shorter. The panorama as distorted as it is, lets you see just how localized a storm can be, that column of rain is probably dumping 6 inches an hour, but is moving along fast enough that no area gets more than 2 inches of rain -- which in the desert can still be nasty. That itty bitty city looking thing near the column of rain is where I work. Very Old NM Storm images[^] _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Last night's storm in the Twin Cities, MN, not to mention the hurricanes, show that raincoat is really the way to go. Danny
bugDanny wrote: Last night's storm in the Twin Cities, MN We haven’t had a good storm like that in a few years. Some how I missed the severe weather warnings, when the power went out I sat outside watching the winds blow through. Fun stuff, not sure a rain coat or an umbrella would have helped. Couple of concrete blocks to hold onto certainly did though. :) ------------------------------- DEBUGGING : Removing the needles from the haystack.
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bugDanny wrote: Last night's storm in the Twin Cities, MN We haven’t had a good storm like that in a few years. Some how I missed the severe weather warnings, when the power went out I sat outside watching the winds blow through. Fun stuff, not sure a rain coat or an umbrella would have helped. Couple of concrete blocks to hold onto certainly did though. :) ------------------------------- DEBUGGING : Removing the needles from the haystack.
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I don't know. A rain coat might have helped might short run from my car to my apartment, but did you see the 'tube umbrella' on my link at my other post. Funny! Danny
