Some have suggested my banjo playing is also good for driving people away.

When I am playing I often get a lot of requests - but I keep playing anyhow!

Your not alone Dave, my lack of guitar skills always gets the same requests. However my man eating chihuahua always shows his love by sitting/sleeping right next to me while I’m playing , as long as the amp isn’t too loud. I find it lowers stress level and calms me and apparently it has the same affect on my attack dog. Great way to pass the time and keeps the brain active by learning something new all the time. Maybe someday I’ll get better and play down at the local dog park !