:That said, we'd love to drag you around the lake for just the cost of the laughter
Me, too. Have you considered a "BABC veterans" water ski week?. I'll be 76 in less than four months, and I plan to continue as long as I can.
By the way, I have never asked someone for gas money. They have tried, but I don't take it. Besides, they are doing me a favor by being there. We need to have an observer as well as a driver. Some like to drive, some just to enjoy the experience.