It used to be an escape for me, now there is no escape, I am retired from everything else. It's funny how hours can slip by unnoticed while I am building, then between builds I am bored to death till I start another. I can sit and watch my wife read a novel for about ten minutes. Then it's back to the bench. I simply love this hobby and it's nice to know I'm not alone. This is a great thread so far Ozzy, thanks for starting it!