I figure I'm not the only one here!!!!

[bersaguy]

I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts" but this makes me feel better about it.

And if you ain't one, I bet ya you know one!

I got this from an "Old Fart" friend of mine!

OLD FART PRIDE

I'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old fart receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad thing to be called, as you will see.

    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, Pearl Harbour , Guadalcanal , Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam .
    If you bump into an Old Fart on the sidewalk 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 great 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, pride in their country and decent values.

    We need them now more than ever.

    Thank God for Old Farts!

    Pass this on to all the "Old Farts" you know.


I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.
    
 

[RED333]

Yep, all true, and I am or will be one in short time.

[hipower]

I sure like to believe that I qualify under those definitions.

 

I know I do under the crotchety old fogey rules.

[runco]

I refer to old farts alot, but this posting is absolutely true! 

[zgunbear]

So I guess I am an old fart at 44... who'd thunk it

Edited March 10, 2014 by zgunbear

[Oh Shoot]

Had to mention, I don't think anyone in this thread remembers WWII? So if that's a qualifier, no more old farts at all in another decade or two  ;)

 

- OS

Edited March 10, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[jughead]

i wasnt old enough to be in it but i remember the old farts talking about it. i was born in 1937.  some of the things that i think i remember on the local scene some of my buddies say it didnt happen so i will leave it at that.

[Motasyco]

Had to mention, I don't think anyone in this thread remembers WWII? So if that's a qualifier, no more old farts at all in another decade or two  ;)

 

- OS

 

My thoughts as well.  I don't remember WWII or the Korean war but the rest is quite true.

[reed1285]

I mostly qualify to be an old fart at the age of 28, im proud to say!

[Steelharp]

Awesome, and shared. Thank you!

[bersaguy]

I am only 66 , gosh ONLY 66........... :ugh:  and I don't apply to a lot of this but I do have the manners and up bringing's mentioned and I remember the stories my father spoke of while he served in WWII which were not often so I guess I qualify as a Jr Ole Fart  but I thought folks would like to see just what it takes to be an official Ole Fart................. :rofl: :rofl: :rock: