Dave, if I were as healthy as you, I would not even hesitate. When I first met you those many years ago, you were playing at Adam's Ribs on the Jersey Shore, and working in, I believe, your sister's book store. Back then, you were worried, too, about getting enough jobs to make a living. Well, we all did, but everything seems to have worked out for both of us.

Now, with all the new assisted living, nursing homes, retirement communities and senior centers in your area, if you wished, you could easily work 7 days a week, 2 jobs a day. I know, you would rather play the clubs, but as you are well aware, they pay the same as they did 50 years ago. The NH circuit is still the best deal around for working entertainers/musicians. Drumming up these jobs is easy, especially for a person with your talents and abilities. Keeping up with such a demanding schedule is the hard part.

Good luck, old friend,

Gary