Skol - I never said it was a stupid question. If I felt that way I wouldn'a answered it. I'm not wallowing in self pity either just a victim of my own marital ineptitude and a late re-starter in life. So for me it's work of some sort or another until I drop. Whether it be flying now - well we'll see. I hope to have the sense though to stop when I feel incapable. I've shown such common sense in the past when, many moons ago, I realised I wasn't as safe in an aeroplane as I was when I was fresh out of the navy..... Put the ppl in the drawer for five years until I had the funds to do it regularly enough to remain current and safe. I think I know where you're coming from but it isn't good to generalise. Anyway, good luck with it all!