Oh the sound of the ocean took me right back to the beaches of NY.  Nothing like them.  I miss that!  

Yup, my mother looks pretty darn good and of course I won't guess because I know exactly how old she is.  I can only hope it's in the genes!  

As for your Uncle John.....he has been known to fall asleep at red traffic lights.  Your father can confirm that he did just that when they commuted together!