An Apology

**davidlpope** · 12th March 10, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Tartanraven

I mean really, is this so much an issue of patrilinial ascendancy, or my personality?

Actually, it appears to be an issue of honesty...

Personal experience has taught me that claims of arms, military decorations, etc. are best viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism, I apologize if that seems rude. Surely the easiest way to silence doubters (such as myself) is to produce your letters patent or matriculation from Lord Lyon.

Cordially,

David

**ForresterModern** · 12th March 10, 07:31 AM

Looks like sombody's hand has been called. Time now to show or fold.

**KenB** · 12th March 10, 08:00 AM

I find all this very facinating. I do hope this can be cleared up pretty quickly. I also await the lay-down of the cards. I see you are from the "Show Me" state, so, ......

**Frank McGrath** · 12th March 10, 09:49 AM

Can't we all just get along? Come on....let's have a (insert your favorite beverage here) and tell a few jokes and get on with life.

**Zardoz** · 12th March 10, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

Can't we all just get along? Come on....let's have a (insert your favorite beverage here) and tell a few jokes and get on with life.

Hear hear!

I figured out early on to not mention ones arms or orders on here.

Learn from Tartanraven and get back to disscussing kilts and tartan.

**JSFMACLJR** · 12th March 10, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Hear hear!

I figured out early on to not mention ones arms or orders on here.

Learn from Tartanraven and get back to disscussing kilts and tartan.

Well, Zardoz, there is nothing wrong with mentioning these things if one is telling the whole story, don't you think?

**auld argonian** · 12th March 10, 10:07 AM

Seriously...let's maintain the democratic spirit of Xmarks.

Best

AA

**Zardoz** · 12th March 10, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Well, Zardoz, there is nothing wrong with mentioning these things if one is telling the whole story, don't you think?

I'll agree with that.

But like I said, this sort of discourse could have been avoided if he'd just not brought it up. I knew when he mentioned arms and titles, legit or not, there would be a discussion!

**pdcorlis** · 12th March 10, 12:59 PM

There are days when I am happy to be of good peasant stock - today is one of those days.

May you all have a pleasant Friday.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 12th March 10, 02:01 PM

I am reminded of Robert Burns who, when asked about his ancestry replied:

My ancient but ignoble blood
Has flowed through scoundrels since the Flood.