Hi Gary,
Every good thing must come to an end and nothing like losing close friends or relatives causes one to stop and take stock of what is going on in thier life. Good luck Gary - I know you will miss the work. When I retired I played golf every day for about 8 months and soon discovered I had to do something or I would go nuts.
I figure at 68 I am just getting started. I am building my music business and my real estate business is doing very well -- both keep me as busy as I want to be. My daughter is having triplets in February so I guess my life is just beginning - even at 68.
Keep us posted - you are a dear forum friend.
Hammer