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There is nothing like it for morale to be reminded that the years are passing - ever more quickly - and that bits are dropping off the ancient frame. But it is nice to be remembered at all.

"Duke of Edinburgh Admits: 'Bits Beginning to Drop Off Ancient Frame'" by Andrew Hough, www.telegraph.co.uk. February 10, 2011.
There is nothing like it for morale to be reminded that the years are passing - ever more quickly - and that bits are dropping off the ancient frame. But it is nice to be remembered at all.