I left the hobby many years ago for several reasons:

1. Just had my first baby and time was short
2. Money was short
3. There were some difficult people in the club that were making things vary uncomfortable for
many of the members
4. I had not learned how to fly good enough to feel comfortable flying on my own, so I always felt depedent on others for help


When I decided to get involved again I learned how to fly with confidence and put myself on a budget.
When I don't have time for the hobby now, I just put it aside for a time and then come back to it. This seems to work out as a nice balance. This hobby can become addictive and family members can become resentful.