RE: Those that have left the hobby.......
For all who complain about the old f---ts just take alook at the average age at your field. Truth be told they are most likely "returnees" who modeled in their youth before they discovered girls, cars, got married, had to raise family and have finally returned to a hobby they would have stayed in if not for the interruptions. I've been lucky. The girl that distracted me always was enthusiastic about the hobby I've been in since 1934. She doesn't fly or build anything but she's still interested in what I do whether it's flying, sailing or airboating. The house is ours and we have great grandchildren up to age 18. I hire someone to do the yardwork and she hires someone to clean the house. We got it made and I have 72 years modeling, except for a while over Europe, and have never had to come back to it. I'm just happy as a woodlark to see some of the old guys back where they belong and want to be. It's fun to talk to the guys that remember some of the good old boys, and good times we had. Unfortunately some of us won't be here in a few more years, but the ones who came back will never be sorry that they did.