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MFO Senior Citizens

MJG
edited August 2016 in Off-Topic
Hi Guys,

I didn't fully realize the advanced age of many of our popular MFO contributors until very recently. I too am a member of the 80-plus cohort, and make no apologies. We make very positive contributions.

So I append this recently discovered article without an apology. But not to discourage visitors, I changed the title to something less provocative. Perhaps that was a mistake. Old Farts is a more appropriate title. Regardless, here it is. Enjoy!

OLD FART PRIDE

"It's not a bad thing to be called an Old Fart.
Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the National Anthem, Old Farts remove their hats and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them.
Old Farts remember World War II, Normandy , Spitfires and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Bomb, Vietnam , the Korean War, the Cold War, the Moon Landing and all the Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005.
If you bump into an Old Fart on the pavement, he will apologize. If you pass an Old Fart on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Farts trust strangers and are polite, particularly to women.
Old Farts hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection.
Old Farts get embarrassed if someone swears in front of women and children and they don't like any filthy language on TV.
Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag except about their children and grandchildren.
It's the Old Farts who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.

This country needs Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values.

We need them now more than ever.

Thank Goodness for Old Farts!"

I am a proud member of this elite group. If you take issue, that's OK too. It's disagreement that keeps the marketplace so vibrant and exciting.

Best Regards.

Comments

  • TedTed
    @MFO Members: I'm a proud member of the Old Farts !
    Regards,
    Ted

    Grumpy Old Farts: Jack Lemmon & Burgess Meredith
  • CrashCrash
    Thanks, Ted. Funniest thing I've seen (again) in a long time!
  • rforno

    Based on that list, I'm about 80% old-fart. But then again, I'm also 43, so yeah, half as old, but more than halfway there. :)

    Good reading. And a sad reflection on where society has gone to over the years.....
  • Mindy
    edited August 2016
    I just assumed everybody here was over 70. Place doesn't exactly ROCK.
  • CrashCrash
    Mindy said:

    I just assumed everybody here was over 70. Place doesn't exactly ROCK.

    Mindy, Mindy, @Mindy.....
  • CrashCrash
    edited August 2016
  • PRESSmUPPRESSmUP
    Doesn't rock??? Single malt and Metamucil...it doesn't get any better than that.

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  • rforno
    I'll take the single-malt, for sure. Though I prefer the Balvenie Carribean Cask as my 'house' scotch. :)
  • CrashCrash
    :)
  • hank
    edited August 2016
    I'm afraid you hit that about right Press.

    Right now, we're enjoying Tomatin 12-year single malt. Times are good.
    But if the market stumbles, it'll be back to J&B.
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