I'll be 69 on June 15th but I'm really looking forward to next years birthday. 70 years old seems such a landmark, biblical span, etc. I'm considering doing a whole years celebration, 2003 - 04, coming out of my semi-retirement and doing a 'life in the old dog yet tour'. I'd like to sing in as many UK clubs as I can,likewise California (it's been 20 years) and Australia (also 20 years), and make a first time visit to the PNW, plus some non-musical things I've been putting off for years. I keep reasonably active with running, walking, rowing machine etc, but I can't compete with my Auntie Nelly who has conplained of ill health throughout her life, has a pessimistic view on everything, and has never taken exercise. Her favourite topic is ailments, hers and other peoples, and she always enjoys a good funeral. My Dad said of her "Our Nelly enjoys bad health". He also said that"She's always poorly but she'll outlive the lot of us". He was right. In November Aunty Nelly will be 102 years old. Seems like I've got good genes. If I hold on long enough I COULD get to be the oldest Mudcatter!