Joining A Clan?

[Detroitpete]

The term "band of brothers" pretty well sums it up. The same is true of the navy, especially on the small combatants. (DD and DE in my day)

AYE!! From SBU's !!! 8 years on small boats with small teams ;-)

And to the Marine who posted--Semper Fi, Mack!

HOLD FAST--RANT COMING!!!

I may be getting set in my ways and a wee bit 'crusty' but I really don't stomach well the nay-sayers about today's Clans. I could give a fat-flyin-filp if theses "Associations" aren't the actual clans of yester-year. I get fed up with all the chatter from others trying to TELL others what they should or shouldn't do. From wether they should join a clan, to what if any-tartan they 'deserve' to wear.

In my mind those who attempt to act as anything other than a brother in support and offer adivice--well---are wound just a bit too tight for me. Bet ya couldn't get a sewing needle up their **** with a jackhammer...

I digress...

The first question I ask if someone asks about joining a clan is..."What will YOU DO for THEM?"

I think clan associations are involved in many positive things in our communities--so, if this trips your trigger--then JOIN--but Join to SERVE.

If all one can do is belittle these efforts--my advice, be quiet and get out of the way of people trying to do something positive.

Oh--and one more thing...feel free to try to tell ME what clan I can/can't be a part of or what tartan I should/shouldn't wear ;-)

-Proud US Navy veteran, proud member of the Clan MacLaren Association of North America.