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Big Gorilla


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I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts" but this makes me feel better about it.  And if you aren't one, I'll bet 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 Harbor, 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 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 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 Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, 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 Goodness 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.   


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Dougwe


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Here I was thinking it was you Ken I was reading about.

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I have discovered after reading this that Not only am I truly an old fart but so are most of my mates, I wonder if they know winkwinkwink



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Good one BG

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Hi BG,

All True, I'm one of those few still left. Young at 59. RESPECT.

Still open and close the car door for my wife.

Give the same: Old fashion service, with a smile. To each a every client every day. 

My Diary is full till December.

My competition scratch they heads and ask. What is It .that I do different.smilesmilesmile



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My old dad used to tell me that praise and recognition should come from others, not yourself.



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DMaxer wrote:

My old dad used to tell me that praise and recognition should come from others, not yourself.

 That is so correct and exactly what my old school teacher drilled into us many years ago. 

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Big Gorilla


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Dougwe wrote:

Here I was thinking it was you Ken I was reading about.

 It is Doug !!! biggrinbiggrin



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