I talked to Mike Brooks several Months ago. He was in his mid 80's and having health issues. Never the less he was still busy in the shop, making cannons and filling orders, albeit a bit slower he said.
I am a month shy 78. I have prostate cancer. My prostate was removed 3 weeks ago. We were hoping the cancer had remained in the prostate, but a trace was found in two lymph glands. I have a PSA test in a month-hoping for zero. Not zero, start treatment.
In the meantime, I have another week to go on weight restriction...after that I intend to follow Mikes path...I need get down to the deer lease and fill feeders, cut grass in front of cameras and finish building a hog trap.