As Craig said, you'll know when it is time. I've been through this more times than I care to remember and it always sucks hard. But Fred will let you know when it is time. He'll know, and then you will know. So love him for a while longer and let him soak it up.
You're both in my thoughts.
I've attended two complete Ring cycles in Chicago - 1996 and 2005. They are the top musical memories of my life and I hope to attend additional cycles in the future.
Did a sausage and basil pizza on the grill. We cheated by using a thin crust Boboli for the crust. Crushed tomatoes and fresh mozzarella rounded it out. And the basil was grown out on the deck. It was very good for a first attempt.