Met an amazing man

[Alan H]

An excellent tale, Graham... I hope He DOES stay with you for a day or two.

[Verlyn]

Great story, Graham. That reminds me of when I was at a computer conference in Reno in December. I was standing at the "internet cafe" table set up for us when I heard a quiet, "excuse me sir" in a Scottish accent from behind me. This delightful tiny woman on the hotel maintenance staff asked if I was from Scotland (very excitedly) and I had to tell her, no just part of my family heritage. She thought it was great that I was wearing my family tartan as a regular garment and wished more would do it since it reminded her of home.

[ScottInNewHampshire]

Great story, Graham. Like Verlyn above this reminds me of a story too. I was on my first cruise (Royal Carribean: Serenade of the Seas-Maiden Voyage). I knew there were going to be two formal nights. I made a very conservative grey kilt for the first night. Had a great time. Since we were on board for one entire week together (Trans-Atlantic crossing), I decided for the second formal night to have some extra fun. I covered all the buttons on my Price Charlie in gold lame and made a gold lame kilt. It had a wonderful swing and was very flashy. While waiting to go into dinner, a Scotish couple were standing in line behind me. I heard the woman say to her husband "I didn't know there was that much gold in Scotland!" It was a good laugh and a fine time.

Thanks for bringing back memories and creating new ones, Graham.

[Graham]

Thanks for all the replies. If I meet up with this chap again, I'll be sure to let you know.
To be sure, one experience like this is worth more than years of idiotic comments.