I live in Caithness, Scotland and there was nothing happening for tartan week up here. But I was determined to wear my kilt for tartan day, so here's how it went.
I had to pick up a few things in Thurso so...
1st stop. Autoparts. A few bits for my son-in-law's car.
Now I have been in there many times before and he has just left me to it (it is a self service type of store) But this time, " Can I help you sir" Never been called sir before. And he leaped out from behind the counter and got me what I wanted.
2nd stop. Geddes farm supplies. Called to pick up a large bag of Dr Johns dog food for my Daughter's dogs, a Lurcher and a border collie. It is on a account and I usually pick up the bag myself and put it in the boot of my car. But this time he leapt out from behind the counter and picked up a bag and placed it in the boot of my car for me. I said thank you very much and he said your very welcome sir. ( there's that Sir again)
3rd stop. Co-Op supermarket in the centre of town.
Mostly used by middle aged folk. A lot of smiles and a very nice comment on how smart I looked by the checkout lady.
So all in all a very very nice day. I did not see another kilted person all day.
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