After 25 years of computers as my hobby my wife suggested I get an out door hobby. Late Spring this year I went to my towns local RC field to watch my nephew fly his foamy.  I was so awe struck by watching the dozen or so members fly their nitro and gasser planes I knew what I wanted to do.  I purchased my first plane (Alpha 40 trainer) and the basics for starting and running it.  after 8 weeks of ever Saturday buddy boxing with a few club pros I soloed.  I am sooooo hooked.  I just finished building a Big Stik 40 with and OS 46 engine.  Our local hobby shop had an open house yesterday with a great deal on U Can Do 3D 46 with a Saito 82 engine combo.  I snatched that up.  Between purchasing tools,  electronics and plane equipment my original $400 investment has bloomed to about $1200.  My wife says I am now on a tight budget but is happy that I have found a good hobby.  Am I addicted??  Hmmmm......