Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?

I am in no hurry to have my hearing professionally checked.  I know they will try to sell me hearing aids.  I think I will know when it is time for that.  Then, I will go to the doctor.
As for new audio puchases, I suppose I'll just do what feels right.  What feels right at 63 with three kids just isn't as much as what felt right at 23 and single.  But like my oldest son is fond of saying, "It's all good".
I'm new to this forum and no, I didn't read the rules.  I suppose discussions of politics and religion are verboten, but I also suppose that merely alluding to faith is still allowed.  Having said that, here's a bible quote I remind myself of from time to time: "But Godliness, with contentment, is great gain." (1 Timothy, 6:6).  I find it healthy to consider that verse when I get upgrade fever, whether it's an amplifier, speakers, a vehicle...whatever. 

One thing is sure though,  if not now, when?  Time's a-wastin'!

^^^ 

I mentioned redemption once on this forum and got excoriated for it by another member.  Bringing anything about faith into the threads is akin to mentioning SR Orange fuses. :-)

By the way, as an old duffer myself, I'm getting mighty tired of being under house arrest because of the Communist Chinese Virus. How about you guys?

Frank 

I retired 2 years ago and am now 66.  I found my joy in life, again, is by going back to my roots; I let my hair grow a few inches and completely overhauled my audio system.  I sold off all of the old gear and bought new gear, slowly, over 1 1/2 years.  Certainly, have to consider budgeting!  Each and every upgrade has been an absolute pleasure.  And of course, I can't stop now, just slow down on the expenses.  I'm about there with the system, so no worry.
Enough said about me, I just hope that you can relate.  Life is too short.  You made it this far so please do enjoy what makes your heart (and ears) feel good.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with rewarding yourself with good hi-fi.  Your kids will be so happy that you did.  I am confident they will want to see you enjoy all that you can, for as long as possible.  That's a good family!  And if good hi-fi is part of that recipe, then by all means, serve up a good one for yourself.  Enjoy the music!

@oregonpapa , I'm frankly learning to like y'all being confined..

The air's cleaner, it's quieter overall....  One walks into that which is still open and if your timing is 'on', you get instant attention to your quest for whatever. 

"Rush hour" has become 'rush minutes'; I haven't had the pleasure of so little highway traffic in so long it's still a novelty.

When we first moved into this area, people would kid us about 'mountain time'; i.e., the pace was 'leisurely'.....not the frantic 'take no prisoners' of Houston, the Bay Area, or the L.A. 'basin' (how apt) I grew up in....

It sped up in the 10+ years we've been here....but now, it's even better than before.

If I need to 'accelerate' to visit Home Despot or Low's to 'do biz', it's easy to fall back 'into groove' and whambamthankuSam....but once out the door....

It's like hitting a Wall of Bliss.....*S*

Business for us is still coming in the door, for now....we've work lined up into 1st quarter '21.   We've even had a couple of 'walk-ins', a rarity for us...*G*

So....for the hoards demonstrating that they feel they're being 'held captive' and their right to assemble is keeping them from becoming ill...

Have @ it....I'll keep a safe distance.

Mass graves are disturbing, but I'd rather stay out of one.

Stay sane and Healthy....best I can wish for you...

J

Papa, good to hear from you and your unshakable " Communist China Virus " cry. This is one point I agree with. But we should’ve been prepared much better and acted much more quicker and decisively than we did and still do. The virus is going to be slowly suppressed but not eliminated any time soon. You don’t do elimination like that. Look at New Zealand and yes, China. I got tired of this sort of prison too but we got to continue or it will be a disaster. No amount of music can compensate for this unnatural lack of space, both physical and mental. It is getting harder. We just have to hang on. I expect serious improvements soon enough unless they screw it up, but do worry about possible second wave in fall/winter. It might happen, no-one knows for sure.