Stephenm52,
About 4 years ago I made a decision to not play any longer. 18 months I said yes to my first-in-my-life non-paying job. I loved it, I played all the music I loved.
Now my jobs pay half of what I use to get but I would play them even if there was no financial reward. I am playing for the love of music. When I play I receive something that dollars cannot buy. Life is good.
Stephenm52
Thanks again for your words, John C.