I was 65 and working on our first trip to southern. We had a blast. Met quite a few nice people and venders. Next years trip there I was retired , not by choice due to un announced buy out, and was a little disappointed. We haven't made the trip since for one reason or another despite more free time. Funds are 2/3 less than old life style and try to justify any expenditures including doubles purchases.
On top of all that our local Club of over 20 years membership has tried to close. They are currently working thru all new Board members and looking at options to stay open. Really looking like Clays for me as a sport, is dying a slow lingering death. It was my long term goal and the retirement hobby which I financially planned out for years to be able enjoy it till I was at least 80... Then Life happened. Wife got sick. Job was bought out with a forced retirement. Maybe next year we'll travel back down again to try Southern .
Mattly
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