Do you think 68 years old is too old ? Most definitely not ! I have found some great starter videos online for tuning, bowing etc. With earlier training on piano, clarinet and flute, I am finding the cello the most rewarding instrument I have ever touched. I love the resonance that seems to permeate the mind and body.
Next task...finding an instructor in a rural area. (gulp)

Hey - my father took up the Cello in his 70's - he found it both energising and rewarding. Do it!

You wont look back.

And get involved with other players - its one of the most rewarding things about music!

Hi All, have a look at this too ..

a sight reading exercise game called Note Hitter

www.notehitter.scalehelper.com

It's addictive. (iPhone only - sorry)

Hi - how are you getting on?

Toughening up the fingers yet, but can play for a half hour.
No rural instruction in sight as yet. Possibly some from the high school this Summer.

yup i am 12 and i started when i was about 10-11....
i'm pretty good now :D
when i started everyone said it was too late but my teacher said starting late was better than starting early
good luck, and happy playing!