When my son was ill I said i would speak to his dad. (I was in NZ) I got this call on my mobile "Hello Jess, David Here" and I kept saying Who? David Who? Who is this? Until eventually he said "James's DAD". I had not recognised the voice after about 20 yrs. gap.
I have changed the names but his is a common one and i was going through all the "davids" i knew, wondering why on earth they would be ringing me in NZ.
I know he does look quite old in photos as he is 10 years older than me. Suits me that he lives a long way from me. There was a time when anywhere else in the solar system would have been too close for my taste. But he rarely crosses my mind now except occasionally, when talking to DS on phone i ask how is dad is, to check he is not being a problem to him.
DH 2 is 10 years younger and looking younger than he did 2 years ago, due to huge weight loss and fitness gain.
I've got another 'keen'... Ouch!