Ride on Cowboy, if that's what makes you happy...I just want to be on the range for as long as possible...and, I don't want to have to be riding it in a wheelchair or a powered scooter.

I've done a lot of physical work too, Gary, not just in building houses (which I have done), but building two recording studios, working on and restoring classic cars (especially my old 1949 Caddy Coup DeVille) plus many years of martial arts training including a year as an instructor. Of course, there's all those many years of giggin' and working for Yamaha.

So, like you, I have no regrets. However, due to my years of martial arts, I also pay attention to what my body tells me, and I'm also very much aware that most injuries at my age (younger than you at 65) mean a longer recovery than when I was in my 40's or 50's...and, I just like to err on the side of caution.

So, my exercises today consist of lots of walking, swimming, and doing what I love most, which is playing music. Nowaday, it's mostly recording and no live work, that latter of which I miss a lot less than I thought I would. I like to think of it as being healthily selfish.

And, definitely no high risk, and generally unnecessary, activities like snow shoveling.

But, we all make our choices, and as long as you feel yours is right for you, keep ridin', Cowboy...but maybe think about gettin' a seatbelt for that saddle and put an airbag in the saddle horn.

Ian