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    Free tweed kilt jacket

    I have to share an incredible story that happened to me yesterday. I recently lost about 40 lbs. during a post surgery recovery period and now my kilt is a bit too big. I wanted to get it resized before New Year's and found an alterations shop to do the work. The alterations shop just happens to be in the same shopping plaza as a Celtic products store that rents (and will order) kilts and accessories. I stopped by there to ask their advice on a tailor/shop to do the work.

    During our conversation, I casually mentioned I was also looking to buy a tweed kilt jacket. The shop owner said wait here a moment, went to the back of the shop and came back with a jacket for me to try on. It fit perfectly! When I asked how much he wanted for it, he said nothing, it's yours. It seems the jacket had been left at the shop by the wife of a man who had passed and she was hoping they would be able to find someone who could wear it. Well, that someone has turned out to be me and I was left speechless (and incredibly thankful)! Sometimes life will surprise you.

    I intend to wear the jacket proudly and care for it lovingly in honor of it's previous owner.

    Cheers,
    Mark B.


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    Lucky you, Thats a very nice jacket and it looks good on you. What are the chances of that? That it fits well and just gain it for free. All the best for your surgery and recovery.
    Gavin

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    That's wonderful. What a lovely expression of the Christmas spirit. The jacket looks quite nice as well. I had a similar experience once and it was just excellent. Enjoy your jacket and the best of luck with your recovery.

    Cheers
    Nick

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    Another episode of anonymous pay it forward.

    Jacket looks smashing.

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    What a stoke of good fortune! It looks very nice and it seems to be a perfect fit.

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    Successful surgery and a free jacket - you better start doing the lottery!

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    Amazing! Well done indeed!

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    Congratulations on the successful surgery and the new jacket. It's always a good day to suddenly receive a unexpected gift, especially one that is so useful to you. Cheers
    Shoot straight you bastards. Don't make a mess of it. Harry (Breaker) Harbord Morant - Bushveldt Carbineers

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    Certainly a blessing......I'm sure you'll honor it well for the gent who has taken the journey.....

    Hawk
    Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun

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    Wonderful jacket and a wonderful story. Some things are meant to be.
    " Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly." - Mae West -

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