Ah, see this redeems me! I've gone hobby-less for years, too worried about my pennies and somehow therefore neglecting my kids. (A psycho ex doesn't help). I finally came back to this hobby for some me-time and therefore sanity, and I can hardly regret it. Plus I include my kids and they love it. I buy used and on the cheap, get lots of free advice here, and I sure as hell don't have a bass boat. It's all good!