I’m an old fogey . Are you ?

In 1811 an old fogey was a nickname for an invalid/wounded soldier from the French fierce/fiery.
And I didn't think I was BUT yehhhh I AM.

Definitely entering fogeydom here, since I've actually brought my knitting on holiday (to be fair I have a lot to do before mid November) and instead of being raring to get to the beach every day, as I always did, I'm happy to potter about for a few hours and tick off another 10 rows.

I used to know one or two young fogeys - those who were apparently born middle aged. One young chap, only late teens, and not that long ago, invariably wore grandpa-type shirts (winceyette type check) and a knitted tie!

Just been reading a book published in 1866. In it someone is referred to as an 'old fogey' and it meant there what it means now: somone, usually older, who sticks to doing things the way they were done decades ago rather than adapting to modern practice, said with kindness, if dismissively.

I've just won the prize for being the biggest old fogey of you all: I opened up my tax return form in order to complete it and found I am one of the 9% of British citizens who still do it by hand!

Isn’t Churlston Deckle the Conservative MP for Henley??

Gabriella - Thank you for reminding me about Churlston Deckle. I always used it years ago, not sure why I stopped, maybe too expensive or couldn't find it locally.

Thank you for your warm comments - I bake cakes every week but I can't make scones!

Awaiting the adoption papers to sign [wink}

I’m definitely an old fogey, based on your criteria Gemini, but also on a few that others have mentioned. I wear vests in winter, an apron when I’m cooking, I love my slippers, I get changed into comfortable jogging trousers as soon as I get home (I’ve no intention of going jogging though) I love the house to be warm.

Am I an old fogey?
You should be whatever you like. Personally I enjoy being 18years, 30 years, or maybe 40 - in my head that is.
I love going out, looking forward to the new seasons fashions, dressing up, making up and engaging with all generations.
What does that make me?
A Baby Boomer !!

I'm a middle-aged fogey, because I always insist that "old age" is twenty years older than I am.... (However, I can relate to very many of the "old fogey" characteristics raised in this thread.) I think that a truly old fogey is someone who isn't in touch with today's modern life, e.g. can't/won't manage I.T., dismisses all today's music, and doesn't even try to understand what it's like to be a young person today.

Getting there in some ways: love being at home in the evenings, especially in winter; like comfy clothes; read real books; like my own company; like listening to the radio; like knitting. (Although I'm not sure that even these things qualify me - aren't they just choices?)

Still not there in other ways: have a smartphone; have an iPad; enjoy my work and plan to carry on for as long as possible; enjoy dancing around the house! (Again, just choices.)

True old fogey-ism does sound very comfortable I must say!
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I don’t think I’m quite there yet.

TiggyW About the cricket ....
Bumble is great but I just have to stick up for Nasser Hussain. He has helped me understand the game and I feel the others bully him a bit. I love the commentators but the Barmy Army spoils it for me especially at Edgebaston.

i must be an old fogey to we do all those things ,lol

Yep, definitely an Old Fogey. We ask for Old Fogey tickets at museums etc. And I’ve discovered a reason for liking the oncoming winter. I can get out the comfy big jumpers, and leave my bra off until spring.

Grandmama perhaps the world would be in a better state if everyone went back to the type of 'old fogeyism' which you describe.

Tread lightly on this earth and treat it with respect.

Grandmama
You sound a lovely person and great company. Someone who doesn't make a fuss if a drop of tea is spilled on the tablecloth and who bakes great scones. A comfortable person to be with.
I think everyone should have a gran like you...me included.
I'll send the adoption papers for you to sign and start packing my bags today.

Met this guy at an IPC mag bash in London and we corresponded for a while after I moved back home.
He wrote on Churston paper with green bottled ink.
Always put his name on the back of the envelope.
Richard E Bradford.

Penmanship, Churston and tissue-lined envelopes.

CHURSTON deckle edge is hand made thick-ish paper with an irregular edging on all sides.
It comes in a host of colours (when you can find it) and bought per sheet not in a pad.
Tissue lined envelopes are beautiful and the lining is usually a paler variation of the envelope colour. I have some with patterned tissue lining.

I have never heard of tissue lined envelopes? Or Churlston paper.

I must be as I am guilty of lots of the above. I also use a long-handled shoehorn now for my sensible shoes - who knew that was an essential item?

BusterTank
Me too. I'm perfectly content with my own company most of the time, I do avoid crowds and prefer to eat at and love being at home, on my own.

k iwcquiteca know quite a

Some things mentioned here, resonate. Most do not.
I do like and own a 'proper' pen (Schaeffer) and three inks, med blue, green and red.
I do use Churston deckle-edged paper but it's harder to find nowadays so I will buy the nearest quality paper and matching tissue lined envelopes.
It makes the writing so much more pleasurable and (I hope) the recipient feel more special.

I do also value good manners and sitting at a table to eat...always.

I'm pretty on the ball and k iwcquiteca bit about lots of other stuff, be it technology, some music, interiors, clothing, sports (esp athletics, football, rugby, horse-racing, cycling, triathlon, swimming/diving, rowing)
I use Ora paper wipes for cleaning glass/windows and leather and wood furniture creams.
Have most modern kitchen/home gadgets incl 12 in 1 steamer and cordless vacuum, some bamboo towels but I don't go overboard. No blankets here, no cluttered side tables by armchairs, no bits n bobs. I hate clutter and mess.