I've posted this in another thread, but my favourite was a parishioner (one of the very few ladies in the parish who is younger than myself) who approached me with her family when I was standing in front of the church togged out for a special event at the church. I liked her response because it gave me quite an opening.
She came up quite amazed it would seem, and asked (stuttering) Is that... is... is that real? I know she was probably asking if it was my clan (actually it was my clergy tank) but it gave me a great opportunity to answer. I looked her solemnly in the eye and answered, "No, you're imagining it. Actually I'm standing here with nothing on." Her family laughed, she blushed, I laughed, we gave each other a little hug and I explained the clergy tartan.
Fun! 
Last edited by Father Bill; 8th June 12 at 08:11 AM.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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