I am soon to turn 44 years old and was wondering how old most of my online turning friends are? If you don't mind the question, as well as how long have you been turning, and when did you start? I took no classes in school and had to be talked into my first lathe. Thanks to my wife being a pen FREAK that got the ball rolling and 4 lathes later here I am. I started 3 years ago this month with a cheap, and I mean no name on the machine, lathe. I later gave it away to a friend that is less fortunate. Anyhow that is my story and I hope to hear yours.