Tony,

I had so many friends that were about my age that sat in front of a TV set since the day they retired. Many are now deceased, and those that are still alive all say "I wish I would have done this or that." I'm still doing the things I want to do, some friends think I'm crazy, my wife thinks I'm insane, but I can guarantee you that the only way you'll see me in a nursing home or an assisted living center is if I have a stroke or suffer from some other sort of debilitating disease. I intend to keep doing the things that others wish they did until I have no bodily parts that still work. My wife will be the first to tell anyone that our 50 years of marriage have not been boring.

Today, the rain is pouring down and the forecast is for three more days of precipitation. Therefore, instead of sitting in front of a TV or PC, I'm headed to the boat to install a new VHF radio, install a book-shelf retainer bar, and take some measurements of the dinette table, which I intend to replace with one I construct at home and install on the boat two weeks from now. (Yes, I'll post some videos or photos.)

124, Most everyone at the party was pretty well blasted by the time I left for the boat. The last thing you want is someone that had one too many drinks to take your gear off the cart and pass it over a couple feet of open water to you. I figured it would be safer if I left the party goers out of the process.

Cheers,

Gary

ROCK ON, GARY !!!

I think "If Tomorrow Never Comes" is a great tune ... been performing it for a few years ... maybe I'll post it just for the heck of it ...

Gary, we probably don't agree on much but in this case you're 100% on the mark. Nobody's going to find my dead body propped up on the couch with reruns of Ophra playing in the background. I say, whatever you can do safely, do it. I still fly but usually with a competent buddy in the right seat. I still own five motorcycles but don't go on long rides unless it's in a group or with my son (he both rides and flys....he has a CFII). The point is, both body and mind will definitely atrophy if not used; what's the old saying..."use it or lose it". So as long as I have the strength to get top off the Viagra bottle.....well. Anyhow, may your semi-retirement be long and eventfull.

chas

"I ain't dead yet, M-F"........Richard Pryor

Damn, Gary. I was saving up money to put in your tip jar down at the Keys.
Eddie

Just echoing the sentiments here, I'll 'rock 'til I drop'.

I like to take my current old songs and rearrange them

Gary mentioned "If Tomorrow never Comes" by Garth Brooks ...
Here is my version, sung and played over a SMF ...

http://soundcloud.com/tony-mads-usa/if-tomorrow-never-comes-6-12

Good one, Tony. I really love the song. Good, clean midi file too.

Gary

Wow, I'm pretty shocked that no one yet (especially the pro musicians here) didn't notice, or at least point out as a member friend
that the backing track's bass line, from about 2:24 - 3:02 is totally 'out of key'!

Scott,

I didn't notice, but I'm not a pro and I'm deaf as a post, so that may have some bearing on it.

Gary