We are all beginning to look a little older than we did when we first met, over 40 years ago. But one of them has been a friend since infant school and we have known each other 50 years and pretty much kept in touch throughout. There was a report a few days ago, possibly in the Grauniad, listing the top five things that people in the final stages of a terminal illness wished had been different in their lives. One of them was to have kept in touch with friends rather than just lose touch and drift away. I may have many things in my life I would change but one I am content with is the friend base I have kept throughout my life. The internet has made a great difference. These reunions came about through Friends Reunited. Most contact between us is via e-mail. But it doesn't matter how you stay in touch as long as you do.
Why not track down an old mate today, you'll both appreciate it if you do.
It is good that you can keep in touch with your old school friends. It was through Friends Reunited that I managed to contact three very good chums from school. One of them I have known for 65 years, she stayed in Wales. Another I have known for 60 years, she moved to Devon and another whom I first met at Grammar School when I was about 13, he lives in Fiji but we did get together a few years ago. His memory is far better than mine.
ReplyDeleteThe Old Boys Association of one of my schools has an annual dinner/reunion. I've never been, but I do get the annual newsletter. The list of dinner attendees gets shorter every year.
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