I made my post out of pure selfishness.
I was only thinking of me.
I don't like to think of the folk scene without him or any of the greats - Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy, Martin Carthy, et al.
But their day will come too.
Of course whatever Pete decides is best, is what will be.
I wish him a long, happy and productive retirement, and hope for a few musical highlights from him now and again.

Seamus