Yes, and we might have to keep him away from magnets now that he's got a new titanium knee - not sure if titanium is conductive, never was any good at physics or chemistry!
Yes he's got used to being frisked, his only regret is that it's always a bloke doing the frisking rather than a fair young maid. Nothing changes.
The reason he was looking rather frail in the Tap & Spile was because his knee has crumbled during this last year and he was in much pain, but he's back walking the dog again and chuffed to bits - won't be joining in any ceilidhs mind you, but it's a vast improvement and he's happy with it.
There are lots of lovely messages on here and we both thank you for them.

Julia