Life without a remote

After contemplating this topic for hours, I believe life is not worth living without a remote, and a good one at that.

While I would love to have a remote (being disabled has it problems) I dont have one for 2 channel but once you get to know your system its not that big of deal, being in a dedicated space where you can hide out makes it easier too.
My Sonic Frontiers went bad and I am in need of new unit so in time when money gets better....funny right?....I will hopefully find one that fits my needs plus offers a remote but that wont be a deal breaker.
I use and insist on remotes for everything else but for music it seema to fit that you sit and just listen to entire disc without messing with it.

For 20 years I never had a remote but since getting several approx 2 years ago I hardly ever use because I forget I have one. When I do use it I like it. I still get exercise doing 12oz curls though (Hmmm wonder if thats why I forget I have them now?!?!?).

About 14 years ago, I was in a local store listening to some ML gear with Watt3/2 Puppies. The co-owner gave me the remote and left. I inadvertantly hit something that had the volume ramping up quickly. The owner dove for the amp power switch and my heart was laying beside me on the floor. Don't need no remote...except for the TV.

Remotes are for armchair audiophiles.