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and Doug Hume, who began to informally meet for lunch at, what was then, Bradford’s Store in Flint Hill, today known as the Flint Hill Store, in the late 70s.
Hume explained that there is “non-club” atmosphere that has prevailed throughout the years. “Anyone who would care to join the table, could,” said Hume. “There really is no organization whatsoever.”
Hume, who describes himself as an egalitarian, said that regardless of the differences among members on many levels, “the table itself is the equalizer.”
“The divergent points of view by the members in reality is the draw,” explained Hume. “We can all rant and rave at each other and know no one will take offense.”
“The public nature of the gathering also keeps us on an even keel,” he added. “In the past, we have had individuals come, who didn’t really say anything, just listened and that was fine also.”
When questioned about the absence of regular women attendees, Hume replied that women were indeed welcome, but, in fact, might be put off by a certain “aura that is impossible to control.” “I have to admit that the nature of the conduct has become somewhat male,” said Hume. “And when women are there we have a tendency to tone it down a bit, admitted Hume. “I don’t feel that is a constraint on ideas, just on behavior.”
“The same kind of constraint happens when someone new joins
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