There was silence

**Derek** · 12th April 09, 02:08 AM

Yesterday eve we went to a christening and thereafter back to our friends for a bit of a celebration. There was about 20 of us, one of whom was a 14 year old boy. Everytime I went into the kitchen he would ask some sarcastic comment or question about my kilt or whats that in your sock, is that a handbag around your waist etc.
A little later he came in the living room and in one of thoses moments of silence said "so why do you wear a Kilt then".
My reply was "Because I am interested in Astronomy".
The look on his face was brill .. confused to say the least and there was a ghostly silence in the room as most of the others took on board what I had said .... then in the next breath I said to him "What other hobbies you got". Then I continued a normal conversation with someone else. Great fun.
Iechyd Da
Derek

**Rex_Tremende** · 12th April 09, 03:22 AM

Never mess with a pro, kid.

Regards,
Rex.

**JolyStNicholas** · 12th April 09, 04:17 AM

Bravo! Lad,well done! Bravo!

**Donnie** · 12th April 09, 05:34 AM

Well done!

**McMurdo** · 12th April 09, 05:40 AM

That is Brilliant Derek, just Brilliant

**bchunter** · 12th April 09, 06:44 AM

Good move.

**BEEDEE** · 12th April 09, 07:26 AM

Outstanding come back!

Brian

**McNulty** · 12th April 09, 07:45 AM

Has the poor youngster recovered his senses yet? Well Done, sir!
Nulty

**Nighthawk** · 12th April 09, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by McNulty

Has the poor youngster recovered his senses yet? Well Done, sir!
Nulty

You know, if he was disrespecting an adult in that way, then he had none to recover. I hope Derek made that boy's parents feel ashamed. I know that I would if my kids were to disrespect people like that. Good for you, Derek. I have to remember that one.