Sorry for this, but I just have to brag about my bride. In 2004 we took a tour of England and Scotland in a last minute deal. I had known that my surname was of Scottish origin and the family history of when my great-great-great grandmother came over single and pregnant, but had not given it a lot of thought. However, when visiting the old home country, something awoke in my breast and I started to consider the wearing of the tartan. My wife encouraged this and a month or so ago convinced me to purchase an SWK to see if kilt wearing was for me.

After a month or so of wearing it at least once a week around town, I decided to wear it to a party held after church service last evening. This was the first time many in my congregation had seen me kilted. What an awsome evening with only one sour spot (an older gentlemen trying to lift the apron to see if I was a true Scotsman! Grace prevailed however.)

So this morning as my bride and I are exchanging gifts, she informed me that since we were already planning a trip to see the Scottish Tartan Museum in Franklin in January, my gift this year is going to be an 8yd tank AND a box pleat from Matt in my choice of tartans! This was completely unexpected but much appreciated.

Sorry to say this though guys, SHE IS TAKEN!

Mike
(who can't wait for the 13th of January to place the order!)