^^^
Can we please have the old Mendy back the one with a sense of humour?
Mate you should get out a bit more often and stop hibernating its turning you into a grumpy old bear (see I didn't say a fat bear).
Maybe a beer or 2 might help as well?

Let us know what happens with your friend. As I said a while ago I couldn't travel these days too much stress caused by having to reply on others being on time within an extremely tight schedule. Will he be able to get a refund on any of it if he can't travel?