Originally Posted by
porcia83
We all make choices. I have kids, I work, I'm involved in other ways with the community I live in. Sometimes my kids are with me at clubs and events, sometimes they are not. I budget my time and activities accordingly, and would presume everyone else does a well. Most everyone on the EC is in the same boat, and don't get paid either. I look forward to retiring so I can do more of what I want, but I'm not sure that will be the case. My parents have never been busier, and I see some folks at the club less now than when they worked, so who knows.
Well, then I guess I'm a lesser valued person because I don't have the kind of time to devote to all the volunteering things you've said I should. As I recall become a Leader Member, become a CD, an Officer in the club, etc. Just don't have that kind of time. Glad you do. I don't.
My kids have zero interest in the hobby, so if I take off for a day to fly, I don't get to do things with them on their days off. If I go boating, shooting, bike riding, or even out to the woods to our cabin, they love to go. Head to the flying field? No interest at all.