putees...tartan???

**fluter** · 29th December 08, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

The wristwatch has all but supplanted the pocket watch as an item of general apparel, but because the functionality of both are equal, the choosing of one over the other is merely a matter of style.

Just for the record, lads, I must report that the wristwatch is now completely out of fashion. If you ask an 18-year-old for the time, the look at their PHONE!

**Carolina Kiltman** · 29th December 08, 07:11 PM

My father had puttees, they were leather, moulded to fit his legs, and fastened with a looooong leather strap about 1/2" (13mm) wide. The strap went through slots on one side. Many if not most, men wore high-top shoes, (as did the kids), and the puttees covered the top of the shoe.

He only wore them when out hiking, as they were not considered proper for normal day wear. For riding, a tall boot was always worn.

I can see wearing them for rugged outdoor work, but not otherwise.

**Derek Conley** · 29th December 08, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Just for the record, lads, I must report that the wristwatch is now completely out of fashion. If you ask an 18-year-old for the time, the look at their PHONE!

Actually, ask a certain 33-year-old (me), and I'll do the same thing. I only wear one of my wristwatches when I'm wearing something decent anymore.

**Jock Scot** · 31st December 08, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by fluter

Just for the record, lads, I must report that the wristwatch is now completely out of fashion. If you ask an 18-year-old for the time, the look at their PHONE!

Good lord do they? Can you tell the time from your mobile phone?

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 31st December 08, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Good lord do they? Can you tell the time from your mobile phone?

Yes, it can be done. Here's how:

1) hold your phone perfectly flat in the palm of your hand, with the screen facing up.
2) now point your phone due north.
3) balance a golf tee in the centre of the screen.
4) the mobile phone will now work like a sun dial, and the shadow of the golf tee will indicate the approximate time.
5) be sure to take into consideration whether or not you are on summer time.

NB: after dark it is advisable to use a wooden match or a paraffin cigar lighter to create enough light to cause the golf tee to cast a shadow. The results obtained using this method may, however, be less accurate than those obtained by following the above instructions.

I hope that helps.

--Scott