She really must love me...

**longhuntr74** · 14th November 09, 11:13 AM

I was surfing the forum yesterday and reading a post about hair sporrans and whether they are appropriate for civilian wear...specifically for a wedding
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/r...x.html?t=54887 .
It was in that thread that Robert (Ancienne Alliance) posted about his drooling over a couple of the hair sporrans offered by Skye Highland Outfitters (owned by our very own NorCalPiper). I, of course, had to go check out the wares and was very impressed with them, particularly the civilian hair sporrans.
I sent my wife the link as we were chatting last night on yahoo (I'm in Afghanistan, she's in the US...I know chatting seems a bit impersonal for a couple to communicate, but it's pretty cost effective). This is not at all an unusual thing for me to do...I always have a list of expensive things that I want...and usually I go without most of them. I didn't show it to her expecting anything from her...just to show her that I liked it and to solicit her feedback on a goathair sporran, as she given me some grief previously (teasingly) about not letting dead animal fur into her house or being seen with me in public with me wearing a dead varmint.
Well in speaking with her tonight over the phone, she informed me that she had purchased me one of these fine pieces for my Christmas present....I'm still totally and utterly in shock!!! She was going to keep it a secret, but then got worried that I might go and buy myself one without telling her. Would I do that??? Well....maybe.
Anyways...I just wanted to share my exciting news...and pass along my thanks to NorCalPiper too. She mentioned that there were a few emails back and forth and that he was very helpful in helping her make the purchase! I'm already very excited about finally reuniting with my family for Christmas after being apart from them for about 15 months with only a couple visits in that time. This sporran is simply the icing on the cake!!! You can bet that I will be decked out in my kilt on Christmas day (or whenever we celebrate it if I don't make it home by Dec 25th)...and will be adding this fine sporran to my attire. Oh...and of course I'll post pics.....

**KFCarter** · 14th November 09, 11:26 AM

That's a great story, thanks for sharing it...

and, it can't be said enough... thank you for your service. And thanks to your family, too, for the sacrifices they endure to make it possible.

**dfmacliam** · 14th November 09, 11:34 AM

I am happy to hear this news... it means so much to know, she thinks so much of you... that she wants you to have the best.. and she supports you, and your desires. Yes, she must really love you, and that makes you a very lucky man.

I am looking foreward to seeing your pictures posted, upon your safe return..

**longhuntr74** · 14th November 09, 11:58 AM

Thanks to both of you for you thoughts and wishes...

And it occurred to me to point out that what one's spouse does, or doesn't, buy them really doesn't measure the love that exists....we all know that. I was, more than anything, totally taken by surprise...and deeply touched. Now the pressure is on though....hmmm...can I find her as special a gift for Christmas as she has bought me?

**The Kilted Reverend** · 14th November 09, 12:11 PM

As if seeing the family wasn't enough.

God grace and protection to you as you serve.

Slainte,
Rev.

**NorCalPiper** · 14th November 09, 01:56 PM

There will be some extra love going into this one!!! Thank you for your service to our great country!!!

**thescot** · 14th November 09, 02:23 PM

londhuntr74, it is great to hear that you return soon. I know that your home-going will be a fine time, and we all look forward to your return.

And to hear that your love has ordered one of Skye's hair sporrans will only make the time drag more slowly. We look forward to your return so that you can post a photo of you wearing the new sporran.

Thanks for posting such a nice message.

**Lyle1** · 14th November 09, 02:31 PM

You're a lucky man. I'm sure you will think of something special to give your wife for Christmas, but it won't beat having you home!

Be safe, and an early Merry Christmas.

**Wild Macrae** · 14th November 09, 03:58 PM

Great story! Look forward to seeing the pics.

**Inchessi** · 14th November 09, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Thanks to both of you for you thoughts and wishes...

And it occurred to me to point out that what one's spouse does, or doesn't, buy them really doesn't measure the love that exists....we all know that. I was, more than anything, totally taken by surprise...and deeply touched. Now the pressure is on though....hmmm...can I find her as special a gift for Christmas as she has bought me?

Good Luck with that! I got lucky, mine "LOVES" Precious Moments. I personally have been able to keep three employees on staff there. Granted, I probably financed the building of two Cabela's stores for personnel reasons.

You'll be home in a month, Afghanistan Bazaars sell a green stone, I got a necklace for my fiance, here in the states, women who know jewelry claim it is a precious stone, hard to come by.