I used to be a serious photographer, but have gotten lazy since the improvement of digital cameras. I had a darkroom in my house and made my own prints, etc. Had a Hasselblad, a Mamiyaflex and several SLRs with various lenses. Still have a couple somewhere. It's easy to get really good photos now. Still, there is a higher degree of artistic photography that takes more thought, effort and gear than I'm willing to do now.
I find myself taking very few pictures these days. Still appreciate seeing what you youngsters are doing though!
DonM