TG, we may well be a pair of silly old buggers, but we have survived to enjoy retirement. Our days in the heady environment of an aircraft cockpit with others may have gone, but I am not sure about having little to contribute. Rather, getting someone to listen can often be the issue. As you said, a pity we did not know at 35 (or sooner) what we learnt as time took it's toll. Enjoy the memories, I do.