A little off topic but all I can say is thank goodness for Facebook. I joined two years ago and have been blessed to reconnect with many close friends from that era. I was just at a ballgame with a couple of them last night. I live within 40 miles of where I grew up as many of my friends do. I moved 5 times, twice to different states since 1987 but returned to be close to my parents as they aged. I know other adults in my area mostly through my kids. Reconnecting with dozens of 80’s high school friends has been a great positive for me.
It was always great when you'd meet a couple folks who had reconnected over the Internet. Seeing guys in their 50s and 60s with an old army pal they had not seen since they were in their 20s was pretty special.
I have friends and acquaintances in their 20s to whom losing touch with someone seems impossible. Its wonderful for them to be able to stay in touch but I don't think they realize how special that is. When I was their age if you lost someones address or phone number or someone moved - that was it. They were gone and just about impossible to find them again.
I have tried t reconnect with some old friends but I guess too much time has passed. Theres only so many Christmas cards you can send out that never get replies.