Well now I'm sad that I couldn't make it.
Too many people cheat themselves severely by not spending time with older folks. I feel sad for those who don't take the time to do that. They are full of information that you cannot get from any other sources. Its more than information which you could get from reading a book. You need to experience all of the nuances of body language, the way you get looked right in the eyes when they speak to you, proper manners, and the genuine interest in what you think, and so much more which defies explanation.
Carl