Phil, My wife and I basically live on our Social Security plus the added income I have from buying and selling Basses. For us, the severe increase in the cost of food (30% to $40%), is very problematic. I think the cost of fuel is largely responsible for that. We have limited our driving to adjust our transpotation cost. I guess living in London is a lot like living in New York City, you really don't need a car. In our city, you have to drive everywhere, nothing is within walking distance. I don't think live music has suffered yet, everyone s seems to find the money to go out and have a good time.
Rocky