Eightysomethings are the new black

I was in New Haven yesterday for the kickoff planning session for my ten year reunion.  During introductions, the Class of ‘44 reunion chair quipped:

I just hope enough of us live another nine months.

After a round of “Oh geez!” nervous laughter, someone who works at The Association of Yale Alumni assured him there are around 300 members still around from that class.

Mr. Knox '49 & I

I’m shown here with the ultra-plucky, superbly pantsed octogenarian Fred Knox ‘49. Unfortunately, trou like the pair he’s sporting, embroidered with 9Y9, will run a bit north of the reunion budget.