IDK my "old timers" problem is my knees have gone bad.
I haven't had a formal sponsor in many years. I have a meditation practice, trybreakfast a couple times a month with my friend Dale, have had nearly daily contact for over 30 years with another friend and have more than a few other people who will help me bury a body or call me out on my BS as to why that's not a good idea. I also have a mediation practice that keeps me in balance when I actually practice it and try my best to practice the principles of the Steps over the course of my day.
My 2 cents.
-allan