HC - you really do need to take a chill-pill (in the modern vernacular) - I was only riposting SASless' swipe at me and you suddenly believe I am bigging myself up as some skygod! calm down dear, calm down.
Flying skills are perishable, no matter how good you are (or think you are) - it's one thing coping with a situation and another being comfortable and in control with spare capacity - that's what regular training gives you, both the skills and the confidence in your ability.