Many of you know Matt from his postings here. Many times we refer to man as "a gentleman and a scholar" when he is neither. In Matt's case this is not true. We all know about the scholar in Matt because of his postings here. Let me tell you a little bit about the gentleman in him as well.

While trying to plan a get-a-way for my bride and me for our 17th anniversary, Matt informed me that my Isle of Skye kilt that he made for me was finished. So I contemplated if there was any way I could combine both. I emailed him with a couple of questions on the Franklin area to which Matt promptly responded. Because of his recommendations, we stayed at a fine B&B that was real reasonably priced (about the same cost as the local Days Inn). Also because of his recommendation on restaurants, my wife and I had two really nice diners. One was a steakhouse located in the middle of a children’s arcade!!! (But the food was excellent)

The other restaurant was named the Frog and Owl and is a couple of doors down from the museum. This was some of the best prepared and presented food I had ever eater at a really reasonable cost (given the type of food).

So, because Matt was patient with me and gave me many options, my wife and I really enjoyed our weekend together!

So, Matt, from the bottom of my and Ruth’s hearts, THANK YOU so much! You truly are “a scholar and a gentleman”!