Thoughts

Discussion about groomsmen attire for my brother's wedding began to involve me about two weeks ago. At lunch with my mom I was told that the plan was black suits. Our ties would match us to the bridesmaids. The idea of tuxedos was thrown out early by bride and groom as too formal; the wedding is outdoors in the summer.

After some conversation and a little more research we convinced my brother and his bride-to-be that a tan suit was more appropriate. Since I found the suit, one that happened to only be on sale for another 10 days, my job was to disseminate the information to everyone my brother honored with an invitation to stand up for him in the wedding.

The suit is $200 down from $300, but only for 10 more days. Go buy it in a hurry, I told them. They could wait, but why? Following my own advice, I went to the store where I knew I could find the suit yesterday.

"Can you order one for me?"
"What size?"
"52 extra long."
"Hmmm. That's doubtful."

This is the suit I went to bat for, it HAS to be available in my size.

"Let me check the computer."

Yes, please do that.

"Ok. If you want it, I have to know right now. I have ONE and only one in stock."

That is only one suit in my size across all stores nationwide. Order me the suit, please.

It should be in tomorrow. Glad I came in when I did.