Perhaps now is the time to reveal I'm actually a 47yr old bearded
software developer from Illinois called Brad..?

You needn't get jealous folks, I'm 29 so I hit the big three-o
all too soon. I'm trying to soften the blow by getting used to
the 30 bit in advance. You'll know it hasn't worked when I
post on my birthday sobbing "Oh, I'm so OLD. My life is over
etc etc" Hmm, better hope for your sakes it works, eh? :~)

Old tool content? The computer I'm typing this on...

Cheers, Alf
Cornwall, UK

P.S. Yes, just what is a COOF, Chris?

Michael D. Sullivan wrote:

>Alf -- don't listen to him.  He has brewed more (US or Imperial) gallons
>of real ale than you can imagine.  Since you live in England, you know
>that anyone who brews the stuff can't possibly sell it without making
>quite sure it is in accordance with all relevant standards, Chris has
>undoubtedly imbibed enough of the good stuff to beat your typical pub-
>fancier.  so you can't believe a word he says.  He's actually 95 years
>old and female (fanTASTIC drag, and so young-looking!).
>
>Chris -- what the heck is a COOF?
>
>Alf -- Welcome to galootdom.  We are perfectly willing to tolerate Brits
>and women, but under 30!?!?!?  There are traditions that we must uphold!
>
>Seriously, if you are interested in the subject, it doesn't matter who
>you are.  Newcomers and experts, old and young, male or female, brewer
>or non-brewer, collector or user.  Given that most of us are male, the
>expression SWMBO ("she who must be obeyed") figures in conversation
>occasionally.  Don't get any ideas, however!  And despite what Chris
>says, I still remember my 20s; unlike him, I remember my 40s as well.
>
>--
>Mike Sullivan

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