I stated earlier I used to run my Charter boat from my northern berth to Key West Fl. every year. During the summer season I'd have 5 to 10 friends tell me they wanted to make the trip down with me. But even though I offered to pay all expenses, every year, save but one, I'd look down into the cockpit when casting off and no one was ever there to help. I'd still make the 1800 mile trip down and back single handed.
Nothing changes. Even as I write this I'm laying plans to ride down to Daytona for bike week. None of my riding buddies can or are willing to make the trip. My choice is to cancel my trip or go it alone.
Heck you know weather permitting I'm going! Even at 70 I'd rather live my life then ever feel the feeling of regret over what I should have done.
I'll smile all the way down and back