One of them, who now lives in England, was coming "home" to Wales for the weekend and it was a chance to get together. Many had not seen each other for some time, though some still get together for a drinking session most weekends.
Now these "Boys" are no longer boys but middle-aged men. Moreover, the group I went out with were largely from the most successful sub-section of those I have written about in my recent book, The Milltown Boys Revisited (Berg 2004). They are mainly owner-occupiers, have held down regular and reasonable employment, sustained long-term personal relationships and largely have children who are doing relatively well. Indeed, some of their children are now themselves young adults.
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