Accidental exposure

**BBNC** · 16th July 14, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

An excellent reason to always don underwear whilst kilted! I never, ever go Regimental specifically to be prepared for conditions outwith my control.

Amen on that brother! Even the Scottish Tartans Authority recommends underwear for several sound and practical reasons. Make the embarrassment that of the onlooker, not yours.

**Norbo** · 16th July 14, 03:58 AM

well I normally don't go regimental but at a show last month as I was asked so many times if I was I nipped to my van and did . There was a bloke filming the bikes and as he passed by me I flashed my at my friend who were just going out on a bike ride in a group just for a largh . Didn't notice the bloke at the time . So some were on you tube or at least on his compute is me mooning my mates.

I normally tell people when they ask, "I don't like it flapping about and knocking in to my knees,

**McMurdo** · 16th July 14, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

I always thought I'd be more embarrassed being seen to be wearing underwear with the kilt than I would to have people see the dangly bits the Almighty gave me but that's just me and my military brainwashing.

He is the one that looked bad, I think it was more of a shock to me than anything else.

**robbiethepiper** · 16th July 14, 05:38 AM

From what I read on this forum and what I know of Scots in Scotland I estimate Americans are about 5 times more likely to be not wearing drawers. You may

ponder on the 'why' of that if you will.

**Ron Abbott** · 16th July 14, 05:59 AM

I was competing at the annual TA piping competition back in the early 80s and was lucky enough to get in the prize lists.

The prize giving was a few hours later and during the intervening period sat in the bar as one tends to do.

Prize giving was in the drill hall....a well polished wooden floor if I do recall. Colonel Someoneorother, his wife and some of the other officers and wives were politely clapping as I went up and smashed down my best attempt at a guards halt whilst wearing metal shod brogues and ......wheeeeeeeeeechhhhhh.........anyone for meat and two veg?

"Imagine the embarrassment if you'd been wearing scivvies!" That's what some fellow pipers told me.....

I was more concerned that it had been very, very cold that day....if you get my meaning!

**MNlad** · 16th July 14, 06:02 AM

Regimental, in most cases, is not an option for me. Working a vendor booth at a number of Midwest events, we have merchandise displayed up to eight feet high for visibility. You guessed it. When I'm the only guy available, someone invariably wants the item at the top of the grids. I'm not saying it boosts sales, but folks seem to get a kick out of watching the guy in a kilt climbing up a ladder. Who am I to refuse?

**Calgacus** · 16th July 14, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by robbiethepiper

From what I read on this forum and what I know of Scots in Scotland I estimate Americans are about 5 times more likely to be not wearing drawers. You may

ponder on the 'why' of that if you will.

Really?

Anyway, I can only speak for myself. No drawers here, at least most of the time. I will wear some if I'm out on the hill and it's particularly chilly.

**Calgacus** · 16th July 14, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by MNlad

Regimental, in most cases, is not an option for me. Working a vendor booth at a number of Midwest events, we have merchandise displayed up to eight feet high for visibility. You guessed it. When I'm the only guy available, someone invariably wants the item at the top of the grids. I'm not saying it boosts sales, but folks seem to get a kick out of watching the guy in a kilt climbing up a ladder. Who am I to refuse?

Reminds me of this advert...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j29YFo4FZaQ

**Andrew Breecher** · 16th July 14, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by MNlad

Regimental, in most cases, is not an option for me. Working a vendor booth at a number of Midwest events, we have merchandise displayed up to eight feet high for visibility. You guessed it. When I'm the only guy available, someone invariably wants the item at the top of the grids. I'm not saying it boosts sales, but folks seem to get a kick out of watching the guy in a kilt climbing up a ladder. Who am I to refuse?

While working at a bar, I used to have to climb up on the bar quite often to reach bottles placed high on the wall. No problems while climbing up, but I did always hold the kilt about my legs as I jumped back down.

However - while hiking the Appalachian Trail there was one day when I was zoning out as I hiked, head down, just kind of powering along. Because my eyes were down at the trail I didn't notice the blown-down tree lying across the trail at head height, and I smashed into it right on my crown. I basically bounced backwards and landed on my back, kilt flown back around my waist. No one else was around, but since I was dazed I just lay there for a few minutes. All I could do was laugh about the situation.

**Mel1721L** · 16th July 14, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

One night out at a pub a drunk know it all gent was talking about his military experience and how they were always regimental. He then decided to check if I was in front of 20 or so people mixed girls and guys. I was regimental at the time. He held the apron up and I then told him to let go of my kilt. These days if I know there will be children around I cover up otherwise I gage each situation as they come up.

A punch on the nose would have been my response I think.