I see my friend, from years ago, i worked with him , its  John, i go to another shop, i look out on exiting, i wait by rail for him to come out , he sees me, a handshake, ... no loss of strength there then .... !!!! ..hes not the John i knew ....  he looks so sad now ( i now know of his loss ) ...he tells me hes 65 soon!!! ...JEEZ !!!! thats what old people tell ...to impress !!!!!!  in the passing of years ??  im 89  err , im 94 err ??  im 104 and live with mom and dad ?????...for FUCKS sake ...this is the guy ( so much fun ) who , yes decades ago , as i worked as labourer , at printers, caught me on the stairs , carrying 2    five gallon cannisters , ..lifted me and both jugs, .....and carried me up 2 flights of stairs........without a breathe !!!!!!!!!  he remembers where i live ?? he remembers , even , where i lived before i married.......
You take care my friend.
PS could have done without the lecture on excessive drinking though........im depressed enough ......
PPS   YOU COME ROUND MY HOUSE ANY TIME ......... YOUR VERY WELCOME XXTONE