Grande surprise

**be da veva** · 26th November 08, 08:30 PM

This happened almost 2 weeks ago, but I just now have time to tell the story...

So, 2 saturdays ago.. (Nov 15) I was busy at work. I work in a hardware store. About 10 minutes before closing time, I see my wonderfull wife, all dressed up, walking toward me. She tells me that we are going out tonight... She had a babysitter and that everything was worked out and that didn't have to worry one bit... Then she said " I'm taking you out for a few pints"
That was a great surprise... for one particular reason, I've found a new micro-brewery that brews amazing beer. And that same day was their 2 year anniversary. Yay for me... But there is more... And then she said "And I've brought your kilt!" Double yay for me...

So I hurried up and changed behind my counter and got ready to leave. In my hurry to get dressed, I forgot my p@nts at work.

So we get to the pub, I enjoy a few pints and then a reporter for a local newspaper show up for the 2nd anniversary thing. Takes a few pictures including one of me and my wife playfully clinking our pints. Great fun and very nice surprise.

The next day at work, I learned that the owner of the store found my pants on a pallet of laminated flooring in the middle of the aisle. Ooops!!!
No problem, he tought it was really funny.

And then a few days later, I learned that I made the front page on the local newspaper with the kilt on... He he he ... They haven't seen the last of me yet...

Now I have to find a way to surprise my wife in a similar way...
"Cheri, I've got my kilt, and we're going out..."

**McMurdo** · 26th November 08, 08:33 PM

That's a great story, sounds like your wife is supportive of you wearing the kilt and that's a great thing too.

**KiltedCoastie** · 26th November 08, 09:34 PM

Great story. My wife is the one pushing me toward kilts, which surprised the heck out of me. I have had a kilt for 20+ years, but just recently she saw kilted men (quoite a few in Seattle--UKs mostly) she said I should wear a kilt, and that it looks sexy. So know I'm hoping for a pleated Christmas gift from Santa Claus.

**RockyR** · 26th November 08, 10:38 PM

Love the pants on the floor bit. That could have been VERY hard to explain if your boss didn't know you wore kilts.

**Moosedog** · 26th November 08, 11:02 PM

Yes, as a former retailer I can think of many, uh, explanations for the abandoned pants.

I think "I was in such a hurry to get my kilt on and go out with my beautiful wife that I left my pants there" is such a great explanation, though, I will now imagine that happy scenario whenever I see a mystery in the brewing.

Moosedog

**David Dalglish** · 27th November 08, 12:06 AM

Good story-Nice to have a wife that likes the kilt.

**Highlander31** · 27th November 08, 01:04 AM

Great story, and you have a terrific wife. My wife also pushes for me to wear a kilt all the time, and she gets her wish about 80% of the time (there are some things I do where a kilt is not advisable.)