As I've said before although Im a really big fan, but I'm also a farily new fan. From all the interviews I've ever seen of the band they seem really passionate about their music but seem to really hate touring (especially Tico). I can understand why, It's got to be really tough being away from family and kids for long periods of time and very physically demanding doing what they do on stage each night. From what I've observed, the band has been quite busy since their last tour with TLFR being released, promoting TLFR, Philly Soul, The Box Set, Promoting the Box Set, and then recording HAND and this tour. So what I'm wondering is with the new Ritchie album coming out soon and him doing promo and possibly touring for that, as well as Jon and David's younger kids, does anyone else get the feeling that we may see an extended break on tap for the band following this tour? I mean most bands take about 2 years between touring and recording a new album but I get the sense from some stuff that I've read that it may be much longer than that. Also although I'm sad to say it, the guys are getting "not old, just older" ... how much longer do you think they'll keep this gig up? I mean the stones are ancient compared to BJ and I would love it if they could keep going as long as the stones or some of those other "aging rockers" have, but do you think they'll do that or give it up. Please note that I'm not by any means suggesting that the band is too old to be doing this, not as good as they used to be etc. I think HAND is one of their best albums ever and on this tour they still have more energy than bands half thier age. BON JOVI IS STILL A KICK ASS ROCK BAND. I have just found this site to be full of people with really good insight into the band so I'm wondering what you think is on tap for the band in the coming years.