Should I bother getting back into chess??

Not just someone, but KLEELOF, baby.

Of course no one truly cares as no one knows me.  

I appreciate the responses, the serious ones anyway.  I think the bottom line is the question I quoted.  

I do enjoy chess and this wasn't a joke troll thread. 

Came here and joined this site specifically to post this question.

I'm 44 and played chess in my youth.  My USCF rating when I stopped playing sometime in my early 20s was 1469.   I am now married with four kids and have limited time.  I live in New Mexico, where on quick search doesn't seem to have a strong chess community (in terms of rated tournaments).  

I'm wondering if I should bother trying to get back to a competitive level.  I'd like to, but have other hobbies that also occupy my what limited free time I do have (including board games).  

Any input is appreciated.  I know this is an odd question, but I play chess on my iphone and get slaughtered, even on the basic of levels.  I just wonder if it's really something I should tackle or if I've "lost" that ability.

A side note, I'd love to get my family interested in the game, but I'm usually coercing them to play other board games with me.  

@kendahlj: I had 20 years away from chess. I got very rusty. After a year I was about back to where I was (playing wise, not rating) and some time after that I think I've improved a little more, but I've hit a plateau where just playing isn't enough to improve very much: I need to study as well.

So ... how much do you want to do this, how much energy do you have, and would you have more fun taking up chess again or sticking with your existing hobbies?

Of course, you can try out your chess again (here or at live tournaments) and then decide whether it's more "Hey, this is so great, I love this game!" or "Meh, I've forgotten what I used to know and even the primary school kids are hard to beat and everyone else thrashes me; too irritating, good riddance."

Up to you. At least it's cheap to experiment.

Good luck with whatever you decide, and I wish you much happiness with your hobbies whatever they turn out to be!

Better to throw in the towel while you have the opportunity.

Chess is now mainly played by internet zombies.

You're late to the party...lame answers have already been given in abundance.  Thanks for trying though...