Good News/bad News

[Norbydog]

What I would do:

I would send a return note, which read "I am sorry that I cannot attend the 'No Norbydog Party' " (not my real name).

I would also come visit my cousin's grandmother the day before the party, kilted, with the most lavish and thoughtful gift I could find. And hope she spent the whole party talking about it.

P.S. A very similar event happened to me at my in-law's extended family home during Christmas two years ago. Now my wife, her parnets, and sister refuse to visit for the holidays.

[switchblade5984]

i just read that note to my dad!

he says "its Perfect and he could not think of a better response!

thanks!"

[Joe Gondek]

All I can say about it is;
You can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives.

[Kelson]

Blu, a GREAT response! I'm sure all of us will have an opportunity to use it. I would love to see the face of the recipient.

[michael steinrok]

Blu, thank you for the most civil and appropriate response possible. I had not expected it so soon, but I did wait for the right response. I was going to think on it before I replied. I am very glad I waited. I wrote verbatim your response only adding "Love Michael" to the end.

Blu, any thoughts on applying for the position of Ambassador to the UN?

[Blu (Ontario)]

.... Blu, any thoughts on applying for the position of Ambassador to the UN?

Not really.... Although I was told once that I might have had a successful career as a professional apologist!

Hey.... I truly hope things work out for the better for all concerned.

[David Dalglish]

I am lucky that all my family support my kilt wearing, but it is sad that family members would risk someone not turning up for a party, by putting dress restrictions on the invitation.

[cessna152towser]

Good suggestions there from Blu and Norbydog.
Whoever wrote the post-it note is obviously a sad inadequate who would prefer to spoil granny's party than run the risk of coming a poor second in the best dressed guest contest.