[In the which I leave the band]

A great blog Mark. Such a familiar story with variations, but your story stands out. I'm 76 and still playing 2 or 3 nights a week, but I have a bit of a unique situation. The band leader is one of my best friends, and all the other members are friends. We are all very compatible. They help me move my equipment or I couldn't do it. All of my grandchildren live 1000's of miles away. Consequently this is my retirement hobby and will be until I can't do it anymore.

[catching up.]

Interesting comments Mark, glad to hear the band is doing so well.