Ah HOPE is always worthwhile Alan - thanks so much for offering hope for my friend of 45 years,
sadly his excellent music abilities diminished over the years due to alcoholism and heavy smoking!
Really good to hear of your survival success at nearly 78 - I'll be 76 next week and feeling my age,
had a few brushes with the medics & surgery but so far ok (except for ongoing lower back damage).

Thank you for your kind comments Alan,

Best wishes to you & Di,

Carl