Free tweed kilt jacket

**mbuff** · 12th December 13, 10:09 AM

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.

**Andrews Son** · 12th December 13, 10:22 AM

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

**ProudGrandsonofClanGrant** · 12th December 13, 10:37 AM

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

**ForresterModern** · 12th December 13, 10:53 AM

Another episode of anonymous pay it forward.

Jacket looks smashing.

**Jack Daw** · 12th December 13, 11:07 AM

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

**Chas** · 12th December 13, 11:53 AM

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

**Orionson** · 13th December 13, 06:30 AM

Good Karma is ever it's own reward and the mark of a Gentleman. Wear it well in good health.

**mbuff** · 13th December 13, 08:14 AM

Thanks, Orionson. My wife and I enjoyed a holiday on the Isle of Skye about 5 years ago. What a wonderful place! We hope to visit again sometime, hopefully, not too far in the future. Cheers and Happy Holidays!