My winter vacation and the accompanying divorce from my North American SC hobby has had me musing on this subject. In my real life before retirement (but soon to be resumed) I was a player in the Western Canadian oil patch. I did not discover SCs until I was 61 years old! Talk about lost opportunities!
I don't have a clue how I came to this wonderful fantasyland. It was pure happenstance. I do not have to keep my hobby hidden from my straight life as many of you other hobbyists must do.
But, how did I get here?
Why do I like our peculiar little world so much?
How can I spend so much money on frivolities with few conscience qualms?
Why is the SC farmerart such a different man than the oil patch farmerart?
Anybody have any answers?


But, how did I get here? BECAUSE IT FELT GOOD ALONG THE WAY - IT IS INDEED A FANTASYLAND.
Why do I like our peculiar little world so much? BECAUSE IT FEELS GOOD AND IT'S FAIRLY MINDLESS.
How can I spend so much money on frivolities with few conscience qualms? IT'S A SPORT. HUNTING WITHOUT THE COST OF GUNS, SHELLS, TACKLE, BOATS, RESTRICTIVE CLOTHING,ETC. LICENSE/PERMIT CAN BE COSTLY.
Why is the SC farmerart such a different man than the oil patch farmerart? SELF-INFLICTED THERAPY. YOU TRY TO BE A NICE GUY AT THE CLUB WITH THE CHICKIES TO MAKE UP FOR THE FACT THAT YOU'RE AN A**HOLE AT WORK. I GUESS THAT WORKS THE OTHER WAY, TOO.