Originally posted by lv2rcav8
What is it about this hobby that makes it so addicting?I'm in the shop till 2:30am,back at it at 9:00am,just too finish planes I just have to fly today.We're at the feild at 1:00pm,it's 95 degrees,no breeze,bright sunshine,I'm putting the finishing touches on my son's plane.We've got five airplanes in the van,a ton of support equipment.We've been flying,fixing,and helping all day,with no regard to the 98% humidity and 95degree heat.It's now 7:00pm,we're cleaning planes,reloading the van,dripping sweat,completely exhausted, it's now 7:45,and I'm thinking of excuses to tell my wife why we"just had too stay out there so long",and the first question out of my 7 year old son,who is now flying solo,and my 5 year old son,who is on the buddy cord is "when are we flying again?"It's now 10:00pm,the van is unloaded,everything put back in it's place,and the first thing I do is get on RCU to read about model airpanes.Another day off has passed,the grass didn't get cut,the garage didn't get cleaned,the cars didn't get washed and all I can think of is "What a great day of flying".I have been in a lot of hobbies over the years,from drag racing,high performance jet skis,model railroads,dirt bikes,and the list goes on,but none have grabbed me like this one has,i"ts almost like I just can't get enough!What is it abou this hobby?
Mike.
"DITTO" "DITTO" "DITTO"
IN SHOP TILL 2:30AM FRIDAY 12:30AM LAST NIGHT
FLYING ALL DAY SUNDAY WEATHER PERMITTING
Guess I need to con the son-in-law into mowing lawn.