Much better now I'm a pensioner.

Fixed income. Solves the payment of the bills. Mortgage is payed off.

Plenty of time to get to gigs. I plan at least six months ahead.

Gave up pub singing in the seventy's
Can't remember when I last sang "The Wild Rover".

Choose where I want to play. Library's, Museums, Art centers and the like.

Won't say I'm making a living at it (Tax man would be after me) I'm not, but I don't care. I just enjoy what I'm doing.

Do a fare amount for free 'cos I enjoy the buzz.

Play with two different groups. Mostly for dance.

Play with another couple that live 3 hours drive away (even in another country) I have the time, they don't.

Then there's my solo stuff too.

Chas