I gave it an overnight and then said yes. You, Willem Heijns, Don Danko, etc. are the experts here. In the past two years I've slowed down a little in terms of regular visits to the importers and rarefish dealers in my area. In part this has been due to my increased musical activities and in part because I burned out a little. Just when I think that I have nothing more useful to say, and that I should stop, I go to an ACA convention, or even fly off to give a talk at a regional workshop or local society, and someone will tell me that they read and enjoy the column.
Authors love to hear that their stuff is getting read and sometimes having an impact.
And, frankly, when I'm reminded that people like it, it fills me up with the energy to continue on. A good columnist knows when to get out, just like a prize-fighter who elects to retire before he loses his abilities. I hope I know when that is. Then, having said all I have to say, I'll simply retire to my basement and raise tetras. The hobby has been very good to me over the years.