First, I'd like to thank this thread and participants for making me feel just a wee younger at my oh so youthful age of 43. Yes, right at that age that you realize that you truly aren't indestructible and things are starting to creak a little.... ;)

I've been playing at various levels of involvement since I was 17. I like that folks of all ages come here and are willing to pick it up no matter the age. It's just a joy that you get when you hit that right note, chord or what ever it is. It sinks in deep there somewhere. Even when you are bustin' your hump like the Commander is, it's still something enjoyable and fulfilling to do.

My wife (who passed away a few months back) started to pick up the instrument. She played piano as a kid but always wanted to play guitar. I was teaching her the basics and getting her through the physical struggles many have talked about here. She would practice most days. She was picking it up pretty fast even though she thought she was horrible. She was comparing to me who had played for 25+ years. When she started to get timing and stuff down, she was like a kid. It was fun and that's the moment you live for when playing.