Yes, it IS me. born 29.6.39, National Insurance number ZS 189764A, and regretfully Gordon bok is not my neighbour (yet). Gordon is till in Maine USA, though we do get together occasionally. Regarding January Man, the line is 'grins at each newcomer'. Some versions have 'smiles' instead of 'grins' but the latter word is stronger in the context.
I'm doing this through my interpreter, Mairi, as I haven't yet found the 'on' switch - and Strupag, you owe me a large malt for all this! (Positive proof of identity, if proof were needed, M.)