I can certainly understand how Mike came to the conclusion that he did.
KAAM is like a faithful old dog. But, over the years and more so recently, it has become arthritic, lethargic, demented, blind, deaf, and incontinent. It is only natural that we, and especially those of us like myself who have been devoted "P1" listeners, recognize that, painful as it may be, it's time for that final, fateful trip to the vet.