Out and About -- In the World at Large

[Caultron]

...Act normally and let the others wonder if they have go it wrong.

Yea verily and hear, hear!

[Kirbstone]

A choice remark, Pelmut!

Paras tend to be very butch. It's part of the identity, which stays on long after they've stopped jumping out of aeroplanes.

Yes, the temps. recently have been somewhat grizzly, but here we have Spring in the air. For my half-day I was put to work by MoH transferring donkey manure plus soil on top to selected tree-planting sites. No skirting, alas, but 13 deg. Centipede is nice for a change.

Tom

[crfriend]

Someone asked me if I was finding the cold unbearable and, without thinking, I replied "Not really, I've put on an extra petticoat". The effect on the ex-para was stunning, being made all the funnier because I managed to keep a completely straight face. He later commented that he never expected to hear a man say that, but if anybody could carry it off, it had to be me.

The only word that can describe that remark -- and the response -- is Awesome! Well played.

The moral: Act normally and let the others wonder if they have go it wrong.

I try to do that most every day, and if I find I'm not feeling up to it I'll wear trousers and look unremarkable.

[dillon]

Last night we finally went to see the film 'Foxcatcher'. Talk about a wacked dude, wow! Anyway, the temperature was quite warm, in the low 70s F, when we left, but had dropped quite a bit before we arrived as a cool wave came through. I had opted to wear a stretchy poly/lycra knee length skirt by Daisy Fuentes, which was fine, but also went with bare legs and flip-flops, and a black t-shirt. So I was a bit chilly at first, but the wind died and temperature went back up by the time we left the theater. And luckily I did bring a sweater, but wished I had worn tights and real shoes. We went for pizza and beer afterward. I got some stares but no comments.

Today was nice and warm and sunny in the morning, but a cold front raced through bringing wind, rain, and a twenty-five degree F temperature drop. I will be in tights this weekend!

[dillon]

At two films this week in Wilmington, in the magnificent Thalian Hall theater. I usually attend these shows preferentially over commercial cinemas since some proceeds help preserve the theater and also support the local NPR station. Additionally, they will have foreign films often that are never shown in commercial cinemas.

I saw the film called Wild with Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern. I liked it. I wore a grey corduroy mini and black cable-knit tights.

Later in the week I saw The MaskYou Live In, a documentary film. I discussed it in the Advocacy forum. I wore a long grey skirt, gathered at the side seams, black tights beneath.

I got the usual odd looks. The theater staff is pretty used to seeing me there after all these years of attending films, plays, concerts, etc. there. I have no idea what people think of me, and don't especially care.

[STEVIE]

Rant Alert.
I've had smiles, giggles, disparaging comments and even some complments.
Never have I encountered the outright hoots of derision that I got this morning. This from ,to be charitable, a "handsome lady", of roughly my own generation.
We encountered each other at a crossroads to wait for a pedestrian crossing sign, she spotted the skirt and cackled like a loon, pointed and indicated the source of her mirth to the guy at her side. At least he had the wit to appear embarassed by his companion's behaviour.
I was annoyed, I guess it showed. Anyway, the cross light came ,I wished her a very good morning (frosty), and went on my way.
My thought is that I've been shown better manners from the younger generations, the rough and the ready.
Simple fact guys, never judge a book by it's cover.
Steve.

[Ray]

Pillock. You get them. She's laughing because you are different. You could laugh at her because she's NO different to the rest.

[DonaldG]

Steve, I'm in holiday in Pitlochry at the moment and have worn a cargo skirt the last 2 days. Some people may have noticed (wife thinks mostly children -still school holidays) but I don't look for their reaction - just act like I 'm wearing normal clothing (which I am ). If anyone laughs or comments I 'll ignore, unless a direct question.

[Caultron]

Rant Alert.
I've had smiles, giggles, disparaging comments and even some complments.
Never have I encountered the outright hoots of derision that I got this morning. This from ,to be charitable, a "handsome lady", of roughly my own generation.
We encountered each other at a crossroads to wait for a pedestrian crossing sign, she spotted the skirt and cackled like a loon, pointed and indicated the source of her mirth to the guy at her side. At least he had the wit to appear embarassed by his companion's behaviour.
I was annoyed, I guess it showed. Anyway, the cross light came ,I wished her a very good morning (frosty), and went on my way.
My thought is that I've been shown better manners from the younger generations, the rough and the ready.
Simple fact guys, never judge a book by it's cover.
Steve.

Be better than her. Wish her a nice day, perhaps suggest she wear whatever she likes, and move on.

[mikel]

Yesterday while paying for groceries at a supermarket here in Northern NH, I heard "Nice skirt" I looked quickly and saw a guy in a tartan kilt with his two young sons passing by me. I commented "You got nice taste" We had a good chuckle and went about our shopping. I was wearing my tan Utilikilt.
Mike

[dillon]

Stevie, some people use rudeness as an act of superiority, indicating that they have a very low sense of self worth; the only way that sort of twisted individual knows how to make herself feel less unhappy is by demeaning someone else.

Last night I was out with my wife to see the Russian film Leviathan. Unless you just have the compulsion to be morosely depressed for two and a half hours, save your money on the ticket price. We had tapas at the Art Museum cafe before the film.

But I digress.

I added some color to my attire, wearing a berry-red nylon skirt from Royal Robbins with black cable-knit textured tights, a black tee with gold print design on the front, and a long-sleeved chamois shirt in a red that matched the skirt, worn as a jacket; though the evening was warm, the cafe where we ate was chilly inside. Got more looks than usual, no comments though, as usual.

[Milfmog]

Stevie,

The way I see it, if someone laughs at me for my choice of clothing (or indeed any other reason) then I have successfully spread a little happiness. No harm done, and I get to feel that I may have contributed more to the world than the person doing the laughing.

We can not control how others react to us but, within our remit, we do have the choice to take offence or smile and move on. I generally try to do the latter.

Have fun (and don't let some idiot spoil it),


Ian.

[cessna152towser]

I agree with Ian.
Laugh and the world laughs with you.
Very rarely are people amused at the sight of a man in a skirt, however if you do succeed in amusing someone you are making the world a happier place for them, share their pleasure and enjoyment.

[Big and Bashful]

Eh up Cessna! I thought you'd left us, haven't seen you in the cafe for ages! Welcome back from wherever you were hiding!

[r.m.anderson]

I agree with Ian.
Laugh and the world laughs with you.
Very rarely are people amused at the sight of a man in a skirt, however if you do succeed in amusing someone you are making the world a happier place for them, share their pleasure and enjoyment.

So have we been that bad in not making the world a happier place for YOU cessna152towser sharing the pleasure and enjoyment ?
Realizing that this forum is not everything in life and there are other pursuits to happiness but it is OH so great to see you back and posting.
So what Kilt did you crawl out from under to bless us with this posting ?
In any event stick around and give us something of a wholesome nature to ward of the slings and pains of outrageous fortune of the kilted/skirted movement !
Enough of this malarkey - good golly it is great to have you back - hope your health is not the reason for your absence !