For 36 years, 100-year-old Zan White has been a staple at his local McDonald's in Elkins, West Virginia, where he and his friends, known as the ROMEO Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out), gather each morning for coffee and camaraderie. White's dedication began in 1988 after his previous café hangout closed, leading him to drive two miles each day to McDonald's for his daily dose of fellowship. Despite his age, White shows no signs of breaking his routine, emphasizing that the company of his friends is the highlight of his McDonald's visits.
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