Hell is it that long????

Was emailing with a longterm friend today, the title was her reply. We have known each other since 1987!! But we haven't met in a long time. Last time in fact was in Copenhagen almost 6 years ago, when she showed up for my birthday party, after also not having met for many years. This is one of these friends who always have lived far away, and we do not feel the need to speak on a daily, or even yearly basis. But when we do it is like yesterday. It is great with friends!