Pretty sure I know who you are on about Mike...& yes it does "tune you up" when you hear of someones heartfelt situation like the person in question.....
I too will say...keep the faith....keep on...keepin on..& collecting/shooting airguns,& if you are ever in the Derbyshire area..come visit me & i'll introduce you to the "Dodgers".....we'll have a right old shoot up...then a pi$$ up...
Nough said.ATB,Chris.