Well, I'm an old ex-jock, having played basketball, as Fran did, until a relatively short time ago. I played at Oklahoma State U., but stayed injured most of the time.
My oldest son played at Creighton and then turned pro and enjoyed a good career, mostly in Europe. My youngest is a senior in high school next year and is pretty good as well. I plan to NOT play music as much and attend all his games that I possibly can this year.
In the 70's I got into Fastpitch softball, and was on several state championship teams in Arkansas. It was semi-pro level, as we did get paid for the games. Too bad that Fastpitch has just about disappeared except for girls' college fp.
Since the late 60's, though, most of my athletic focus turned to golf. I still play most days, and I can thank my music career for giving me time during the day to play.
Current handicap is 3.
I also enjoy fishing, mostly for bass.
I spent a few years handicapping race horses, and did very well at that, but decided it took too much time away from home. Now I play Blackjack some at the casinos, but on a small level, and love to bet at the golf course.
Photography is another love, but now it's almost entirely digital.
I can't list music as a hobby since it has been my profession for 30 years, but I'm hoping by the end of the year that it is more of a hobby and less a job.
Like Uncle Dave, I now have a "day job" for the first time in years.
DonM
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