Re: IOOOFs

[Steven Tritle <stritle@epix.net>]

John, that makes me a "charter" member. just had the TD out in 50 MPH wind
conditions here in So. central PA and the cap flew off several 100 feet
away....but I found it. I also keep a spare for just such occasions.
Steve 52 TD
John McEwen wrote:

> Hi Steve:
>
> It's a state of mind usually enforced by those you love who are younger.
> Anyone who owns a British roadster and a flat cap is automatically a member
> of the Order.
>
> John
>
> >Only being 48 myself just where does OFism begin?
> >
> >Steve
> >52 TD
> >
> >John McEwen wrote:
> >
> >> Hello fellow OFers:
> >>
> >> I propose that what we need is a not a club but an Order.  The
> >> International Order Of Old Farts.  This way we can have degrees of
> >> membership from Knight 7th Class up to Knight First Class, followed by
> >> Commander in various degrees and culminating in Knight Commander or Grand
> >> Commander in several degrees.  Appropriate insignia could be worn at
> >> official functions with miniatures for undress occasions.  I am sure that
> >> an enterprising member could design badges, crosses and neck ribbons of
> >> various degrees of importance in order to suitably announce the status of
> >> the wearer.
> >>
> >> Business cards could state the status following the name such as:
> >>
> >> Sir Morris Mowog, KCOF (Knight Commander Old Fart) etc.
> >>
> >> Anyone else have any suggestions?
> >>
> >> John McEwen OF