Tuesday through Thursday this past week I attended a training conference on Lean Six Sigma, the Army's latest improvement program.
We make jokes about the latest fad training, but this program was actually interesting and may have some usefulness.
I took along a kilt, but didn't really get a chance to wear it until the last day.
One of the instructors had an accent. I thought it was Scottish, but his name is Italian. On the morning of the last day I asked him about it and he said yes, his parents were italian, but he grew up south of Edinburgh. He also has a kilt. So after lunch, for the afternoon session, I put on my Ancient Hay kilt and a red tie. He was pleased!, and I had several nice comments from the other conferees.
Here is a pic of the two of us.
Also attached are some pictures of the lower Alps near Garmish-Partkirchen and the new Edeiweiss Lodge. The lodge is run by the Army for Soldiers and attached Civilians. Primarily it serves as a place for Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afganistan to get some relaxation with their wives and children. Good for them!