Ahhhh...retirement. I have spent the last several months tidying up my finances and living situation....and, since April past, I have officially retired from Yamaha after nearly 35 years of service. Man, it feels GOOD! I bought a Tyros4 prior to ending my term, and now I play the music that I want to play, not necessarily what needs to be played.

Another pension due to start next year in mid-March, so I am pretty comfortable financially and have also decided to forgo any gigging situations for at least a year. Thankfully, my health is very good and the only thing that acts up lately is my "lazyitus", but now I have the time to bask in it.

I am enjoying lurking on the forum and peek in only once in a while...good to see the same old faces and a few new ones. I've been doing a lot of recording, mainly for my own pleasure.

Gary, I wish you the best on whatever decision you make...I know I made the right one and knew it almost right away.

Good luck, and happy retirement!

Ian