Atta boy, us "northern monkey's" are made of sterner stuff than them "southern softies", we don't fade away we just get wrinkly and grumpier.
As a "northerner, it's hard not to say as it is, and sometimes people will get upset, but that's the way we are. And sometimes we have to say we are sorry, because we can, and will offend some people. But deep down we are a warm and friendly bunch and will do "owt" to help others.
Keep your chin up John we are all routing for you.