I know it's hard not to, but I won't put any stock in anything said until Ged and Al make some sort of formal announcement. I am sure those two want to play together. But I am sure they also know that when they do, there will be a lot of emotions again, particularly if it is part of a tour (not just doing a song or two for a benefit). They've played without Neil before, they've played without Neil after, they'll likely play again.
But I'm content to let things be what it is. if they change their mind and go out as Rush, cool. I mean, they WERE Rush before Neil. If they hold true and call the band a different name, that's cool too. And if they just decide to do a tour that honors Rush's back catalog as a series of events with rotating drummers, that's fine as well. Bottom line, Ged and Al have given us a lifetime of music. What they choose to do, if anything, is fine with me.
Looking forward to Ged's book thing. I can't believe how quickly it is coming up. 11/26 for me in San Fran. Two weeks!