So, as some of you may have known, I had to work last night...New Yeras Eve.

I work in the banquets department of a Sheraton hotel. Last night we hosted a Gala New Years Eve dinner for regular patrons of the North Carolina Symphony.

In the morning, several people came to decorate the room, and the first thing I noticed were Welsh flags on every table. So, I asked one of the nice ladies what the significance was, and she said that the director of the symphony was from Wales, and it was to honor him. Apparently the entire concert had a celtic theme this year, including a bagpiper and a harpist.

Anywho, It was mentioned in passing that I have a kilt, and she told me one of their regular patrons wore a kilt to their events.

Well, sure enough, later that evening a gentleman shows up wearing a nice Tank and PC. I spoke to him for about 5 minutes. I forget what tartan it was, but it was very nice. He grew up in Scotland, and wears his kilt on special occassions. I mentioned XMarks to him, so maybe he'll stop in and say hi.

By the way, I watched him walk into the ballroom, and I was amazed at how nice his pleats looked compared to my casual. I never knew there was such a difference...it's the first opportunity I've ever had to reall see someone close up walking in a kilt. Amazing swoosh factor, too.

Now I really want a tank!