Gary,
Nice story...great to be appriciated...now if we could all make the 101 and be in at least fair health...that would be something.
My friend's mom just passed at age 104.

When ever I go to a club etc... or other place where live musicians perform....I always seem to find a few including me that appreciate the talent AND want to be freeking quiet enough to hear it!
Really bugs me when a great performance is going on and a bunch of folks don't even notice it. I guess the check still spends!
That's one reason I guess I don't gig out...the other is I'm not good enough!