what does "of that ilk" mean?

[thescot]

Now you guys all know that I would be the last on Earth to say "I told you so. . ." I, too, was suspecting ole tartanraven.

I am just amazed at you guys who know the ins and outs--JSFMAFLJR and MoR to wit--of all the particularities of peerage, heraldry, etc. It is so nice to have you fellows around to educate the rest of us.

I'm kind of thinking of making up my own arms and motto and declaring myself a Lord. My wife does, occassionally, say to me, "Oh, My God!" Usually after I spill something, but it's a start!

[piperdbh]

I'm kind of thinking of making up my own arms and motto and declaring myself a Lord. My wife does, occassionally, say to me, "Oh, My God!" Usually after I spill something, but it's a start!

The story goes of a wealthy gentleman who wanted to impress Mr. Vanderbilt when he came to visit. The man had instructed his butler to say, "My lord, a Mr. Vanderbilt to see you." Instead, the poor chap got all flustered and blurted out, "My God, Mr. Vanderbilt's here!"