We all can talk rubbish Jock!Sorry folks, talking absolute rubbish there! I acquired my free bus pass at 60 of course. Afraid I'm "away with the fairies" just now, running a temperature with a very bad cold/possibly "man flue". I only did the last 6 years on the free bus pass prior to that I alternated going on the bus with my treasured, but not awfully reliable, 1500 Allegro estate.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, and the best to your family too.