Yeah, getting older and having fewer responsibilities and more time on your hands can make it difficult to not drink. I'll turn 68 in a few months. I am retired but still work part-time, partially to keep me from sitting around my apartment and drink all day. I also work out a lot and that helps a lot. Staying busy is very important, but no matter how busy your are, it can't replace working full time every day. I read somewhere where both drinking and drug abuse is a major problem for retired people. Their family is grown up and gone, and many friends have passed away. Tough spot to be in. I kinda envy older people that have a big, close family to do stuff with. I knew when my mother passed away, I was in trouble. Anyway, just wanted to post and let people out there in this situation they are not alone. John