I have decided to come out.

[Ashy]

Having done much soul searching, and meditation, I have decided to come out. I know that many of you will have suspected this for a long time now, if you have seen me wearing a raincoat and sitting in a bus shelter, or pulling my basket on wheels after a morning's shopping, but I think it is only right and proper and to be fair to everyone if I make this public declaration. I am an old codger.

[klondike]

Brave indeed. Well done. When I get old I too will be quick to admit it.

[Ashy]

Thank you, I am in tears as we speak.

[Scrumpy]

I like you just the way you are...

[Mups]

You are not alone, Ashy.
If you started an Old Codgers club,  you would have many members within hours.   

[Alex]

I wonder what the female version of 'old codger ' is, as I've been one for a few years noq