Sure as Spring ( except in Montreal), the Rolling Stones dust off their instruments every couple of years and prepare for a tour.

Unlike their mammoth ‘A Bigger Bang‘ tour in 2006 which saw the legendary English group play before 1.5 million people in Brazil alone  – this time around, it appears that age has finally caught up to them. A little bit anyways.

Thus far, nine concerts have been officially announced with two more being added in Toronto and London’s Hyde Park. ( the first shows in those respective cities having sold out in minutes). Ladies and gentlemen …

The Rolling Stones are alive and well!

How does a casual observer, a non – Stones fan or a ‘on the fence ‘ music fan know if the band that Brian Jones built is on the prowl?

Here are the Top Ten Signs The Rolling Stones are Going on Tour …

10. Queen Elizabeth overheard saying; ” Damn those kids …! Not again ..?!”

9. Women from all corners of the globe start applying fake big lips on their sons in hopes  a palimony suit will come their way.

8. Doctors in Switzerland prepare once again for a Keith Richards‘ blood transfusion.

7. Tons of make – up being prepared to ensure  Charlie Watts appears ‘lifelike’.

6. The Stones’ publicists  scurrying about making fake ids for Ron Wood’s new wife. (After all – the legal age in most American States is twenty – one.)

5. Ticket scalpers everywhere just ordered ‘shiny new yachts’.

4. Herman has started calling up the Hermits with a brilliant idea!

3. Keith Richards saw his shadow!

2. Mick Jagger just bought another island ...

and the Number One Sign The Rolling  Stones are Going on Tour …?

1. Margaret Trudeau has booked a hotel room in Toronto!