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Not really.
I was one of those who never got the hang of being young, not least because I think I was born middle aged.
Likewise.
I'd settle for the body and the ability to bounce back from a hangover.
I'll leave the bank balance though!
The body, perhaps, but not the hormones that go with it.
Bouncing back from that particular headache; well, yes, although, in recent years, as I tend to hydrate a lot when imbibing, that is less of an issue than it was when I was younger and frequenting pubs.
To be honest, these days, so am I, in the world of pubs, and "round drinking", which I used to love - oh, some decades ago.
I still frequent pubs, but, in common with yourself, it is something that happens every other month, or every few months, rather than a few times a week.
Just over thirty (the spell check thought I meant to write "thirsty") odd years ago, the chap whose memorial function I attended the Sunday before last, was a boozing buddy of mine; he had dropped out of college and returned there a few years later. By that stage, I had started teaching, - although we had known one another earlier - and I sort of mentored him.
For a few years, we were great "boozing buddies", and became good friends discussing almost everything.
Actually, his former girlfriend (whom I also know, and who now writes for a national paper) stressed to me in person - at that function - and by text how highly he rated me and held me in really high esteem, which was very sweet (and sad) to hear about someone with whom I had spoken only twice in the past twenty years.
No fall-out - just different lives; he had moved to the US.
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It happens. I have lost touch with many friends over the years. Your life’s just move in different directions. Especially if you change location a few times.
Exactly.
At that function, I knew almost everyone present, but didn't recognise most of them simply because I hadn't met most of them for twenty to thirty years.
I was completely unabashed in requesting names of individuals who would come up, warmly grasp my hand and greet me by name - and equally unbothered, they would give a name which would set off a cascade of memories.
But, we had some good chats and catching up.
As do I, but I will not disdain a 70-77% dark chocolate bar, either.
It seemed few bothered, but almost 2.5 million people watched it in twitter alone.
Those aren't bad. Though I find I need to be mindful of the company. Most are good, some can't process the beans very well. I find 100% cacao chocolate delightful, though I've been told that's very strange. There's a few obscure brands that make such a chocolate meant for consumption. There's a few "local" companies that process and make 100% cacao chocolate, free trade, organic, etc.
Though I do occasionally eat other chocolates. Even ones I'd scoff at regularly. I'm a fan of Butler's, which I believe is around your neck of the woods.
Personally, I don't care too much for Butler's, as I find it too sweet.
On my travels in Ukraine recently, I bought (and brought back) several boxes of (different) dark chocolates made by the company Roshen - the confectionary company owned by the defeated President, Petro Poroshenko.
They are actually very good.
I agree, Roshen chocolate is good, not easy to get here though am spoiled by the choice of Belgian and other European brands and Swiss too of course. (I hope no one from the Swiss immigration office is reading this). 
I basically go to the cinema to watch 3D, but I got tired of sequels, and once you missed an episode you're done.
Nope, but I am sure they already know......I hope no one from the Swiss immigration office is reading this).
Nope, but I am sure they already know...
At least I appreciate le fromage suisse (der schweizer Käse) and can hear the differences between Swiss German and High German - neat video follows.
I like the first comment:
Go home Valais you're drunk.
I agree, Roshen chocolate is good, not easy to get here though am spoiled by the choice of Belgian and other European brands and Swiss too of course. (I hope no one from the Swiss immigration office is reading this).
Well, the Belgian and other brands are easy enough to lay hands on, whereas - in Our benighted Isles, at least - Roshen is not a brand one is likely to encounter readily.
LOL.
At least I appreciate le fromage suisse (der schweizer Käse) and can hear the differences between Swiss German and High German - neat video follows.
I like the first comment:
Go home Valais you're drunk.
It took me some years to get used to their manners in this respect.
