I am a retired musician. I sang in different bands for over twenty five years, then I ended up with chronic pancreatitis and a kidney disease, so I am retired! I lost my brother four years ago to pancreatic cancer, hew as just 45. I do not have cancer, but I am unable to work anylonger, and I am very pleased to have a hobby which I love and I know will keep me busy for endless joyful hours in my basement shop! I also do some oil painting, mostly landscapes, and I still write songs on the old accoustic guitar! I have a great wife, four children two grandkids and a foster daughter...three dogs two cats, a guinnea pig and a whole wack of fish in two aquariums! Update poor old guinnea pig died.