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    The Kilted Climber lists reasons to climb in a kilt

    I trust this is new here but I have been away a bit so even if not, let's review!



    Seriously, lifting your legs against the resistance of trousers, repeatedly and for hour after hour, takes up a lot of energy. With a kilt, no problem and that is why I'd be tempted.
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    New to me, and fun. Thanks!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.

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    Midges?

    But what about the midges?
    How do you avoid them when kilted in midge season?
    Descendant of Malones from Cork and O’Higgins from Wicklow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iain Ruaidh View Post
    But what about the midges?
    How do you avoid them when kilted in midge season?
    For a fact, a kilt is not wearable outside civilization during blackfly season here and after them come the mosquitos. I would definitely want snow on the ground for safety.

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    There's got to be a way to confound the midges.

    Mud. Something.

    Our ancestors had this problem, and dealt with the problem. We just don't know what that solution is. Any more.

    In USA, native americans dealt with the midges by rubbing leaves of wax myrtle shrubs on skin. Very common plant. Very effective at driving away midges. It was called the "miracle plant" and grows in my back yard.

    It had a number of other uses. Making tea, medicinal. Alleviating cramps. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, etc. Effective at treating dysentery (removing stomach cramps, diarrhea, blood in the stool, urinary tract infections). Candles can be made from its wax, facial lotion, salves, lip balms, soap, and to top it off, brown dye.

    I'm sure the Highlanders knew methods to alleviate those midges.
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    Bog myrtle
    "There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot

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