39 started playing at 15 or 16. Rental days then moved onto pump tourneys with some success. Started the semi age. Then university and lack of funds meant a break and I sold all my kit. The team moved to different parts of the country.
Then a year or so ago sitting in the pub discussing with a mate who used to play, we figured we'd play again. Mostly scenario games and woodsball. Weekend big games etc.
Dont worry about the Mrs. My wife likes spa days. I can't think of anything more boring, laying around a sweaty sauna or pool in a dressing gown. Yawn. Getting the odd treatment. Facial etc. (snigger snigger). She sees the bruises I come back with and can't see how that is remotely fun.
Different folks different strokes.