To be honest, in a fit of uncharacteristic vanity, I had hoped to wear the Montrose, with jabot and wrist flourishes, appropriate bonnet, plaid, and polished basket hilt for a large painted portrait to be hung surreptitiously above my stairs and only visible to those descending. And after this to be worn to the occasional Burns Supper with swagger and dash ... at least that is how it appeared in my imagination.

I am being swayed by your counsel friends (and my exceedingly slow progress in slimming down - weight loss my cardiologist and primary care physician advise and applaud as well). Your input is much appreciated.

- Steve