hullo adore a 9 . . .. . (Yes I always thought there was a lingering odour in that old workhorse OBL . . (.NOT Kiwi fruit!) . .. . at least you had the strength of ten. . .. if not in your abdomen . .. . then in the old Diesel.
(don't you love speaking in code?)
and yes . .. . I entirely share your sentiments about the deceased. . .. . . ("FATE IS THE HUNTER" . .. Ernie et al)