<html> <body> Wow, I HOPE I don't have to work several more decades! Considering I'm already 65! Avery Todd <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> <dl> <dd>Stephane, <dd>  <dd>Yes, I see now that's what you meant, and I apologize for making fun of what you said.  But you know, with so many of us 40 and 50 and 60 planning to work for several more decades, I don't think the profession will die out any time soon.  <dd>  <dd>Mike <dl> <dd>----- Original Message ----- <dd>From: <a href="mailto:collin.s@skynet.be">Stéphane Collin</a> <dd>To: <a href="mailto:spalding48@earthlink.net">spalding48@earthlink.net</a> ;<a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</a> <dd>Sent: 1/3/2005 12:25:13 PM <dd>Subject: Re: average age? <dd>Mike, <dd>  <dd>Forgive my approximate english (once more). <dd>I meant what was dying was the job, not the techs. <dd>If younger people don't feel interested anymore in the job, then, next generations, the job will go nuts (like stained glass, you know ...). <dd>A contrario, I am amazed and really pleased to see how much vitality still dwells into all of you.  This really gave me a kick. <dd>Thanks to all for your saving enthusiasm. <dd>  <dd>Stéphane Collin. <dd>  <dd>  <dd>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ <dl> <dd>----- Original Message ----- <dd>From: <a href="mailto:spalding48@earthlink.net">Michael Spalding</a> <dd>To: <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</a> <dd>Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 5:03 PM <dd>Subject: Re: average age? <dd>Stephane, <dd>  <dd>What do you mean "dying"?  I'm 56, I've been full time since the beginning of this century, and feel like I'm just beginning to really live! <dd>  <dd>Mike <dd>  <dd>  </dl> </dl> </dl></blockquote></body> </html>