[nmh]

It's no picnic getting old. My dear Grandmother who turned 100 in June of 2003 just died Wednesday night. She too survived the depression etc.. Her health was failing and now she is in heaven with her husband and other loved ones. I'll miss her.

[Jaysun]

Sorry for your loss. I have three close relatives over 100 at the moment. I'm fortunate to have them and speak to them as often as possible. It's amazing when you think about all of the changes that they've seen over their lifetimes. My Great-Grandfather decided to start playing piano at 98. He took lessons. He lives alone, but he drives himself to a local nursing home to entertain the "old folks" once a week. Amazing.