Simple solution. THe moment the baby drops you send the women out to work for your airplane money. Perhaps the baby will be really cute and photogenic and can earn you additional hobby dollars modeling toddler clothing and swaddling.

OK, OK, I'm kidding here.

I'm sorry to hear about your airplane loss but congratulations on soon to being a father. I fly the latest stuff and I am retiring from the Army in 11 months. I'm not sure of what my financial outlook will be at that time and I surely understand a tightening budget. I guess that I will try and start contract building to earn hobby dollars if necessary. Right now I have a pretty good reserve in servos and motors, but the day will come when I have to break into the piggy bank for a bottle of Coolpower.

As far as the loss of a loved one, I understand that too. I lost my best airplane last September and still cannot really talk about it easily. It hurt badly, cost me a contest, but I am now building two replacements while the cash is still flowing.

Good Luck,
Mark