I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts" but this makes me feel better about it.
Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old Farts remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them.
Old Farts remember World War II, Battle of Britain, The Blitz, D Day and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing.
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 courtly 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 curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies.
Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it's about their children or grandchildren.
It's the Old Farts who know our country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country.
This country needs Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility and decent values.
We need them now more than ever.
Thank God for Old Farts!
I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.
One day I might become one myself EricT
Now at the age where I know I like girls but can't remember why!
While I wasn't available for comment during all of those events.. I must have somehow 'grown' into 'Old fartdom' without really noticing. Perhaps the wife is right (again).. I was born old What I can say is that everyone my age looks 10 years older
EricT
