Boredom.
I could use that money to buy new furniture, or maybe dress up the house more, or do anything else, but I'd rather do this.
What, if anything, are you foregoing in order to engage in this hobby? It seems like there's some members here with pretty deep pockets, so maybe they don't have to sacrifice anything.
I have a limited budget of $1500 a month for "mad money". That's how much I can spend on this hobby. It's also about what it costs me for three hours of provider time, gas, food and a motel in one of the major metro areas I have to drive to.
I could use that money to buy new furniture, or maybe dress up the house more, or do anything else, but I'd rather do this.
What, if anything, are you foregoing in order to engage in this hobby? It seems like there's some members here with pretty deep pockets, so maybe they don't have to sacrifice anything.
As the great fighter Jack Dempsey, at 90 yo, once said - " i spent 95 percent of my money on women and whiskey, the rest I wasted!"
now that is a truly wise man.
Why not, I earned it, not them. Why shouldn't I enjoy it? There will still be some for them, but I want to have fun in whatever time I have left, and I can't think of a better way to do it.
Swim
You know, many are... when I buy stuff I don't need I'm spending money that could go toward something or someone who could use it more than myself...
People judge because he said it, but subconsciously, are you doing it?
I know I am.
That was pretty funny lol
i used to go on vacations all over the world..now i spend my spare time visiting "Coochieland" and the greek islands..
I could use that money to buy new furniture, or maybe dress up the house more, or do anything else, but I'd rather do this.
What, if anything, are you foregoing in order to engage in this hobby? It seems like there's some members here with pretty deep pockets, so maybe they don't have to sacrifice anything.
But hobbying, as they call it, or mongering (to keep things in perspective) has added much more value to my life...
In my foolish years, I spent time and treasure fixing, racing, and breaking perfectly good cars. This is a much safer and cost effective hobby in comparison. ![]()
I did the same thing but I'll differ a bit. This is definitely a cheaper hobby but I'm not sure it's any safer. LOL!
I could use that money to buy new furniture, or maybe dress up the house more, or do anything else, but I'd rather do this.
What, if anything, are you foregoing in order to engage in this hobby? It seems like there's some members here with pretty deep pockets, so maybe they don't have to sacrifice anything.
my impression is that you are very honest
From necessities , than what do you care what others spend ? Some may say you go for more $$$$s than they do ? But if you want to update certain things then pause for awhile . Nobody judges , there is no rule book .
I don't care what others do, nor am I judging. I'm just curious as to what, if anything, others do without in order to pursue this hobby.
One of us needs remedial reading and writing classes. ![]()
Shit u wouldn't have to pay 4 pussy ! And what to I do without ? Umm nothing I have a lot .
One of us needs remedial reading and writing classes.
I'm 60 years old. I don't even want to imagine what the "pussy" I could get for free would look like naked. ![]()
Life to the fullest ! If your bucket list is complete then hobby on ! I. Good too , did most everything I wanted , I call it no regrets . Hey , have a good day
thats ok.
you cant take it with you. lol
all I'm giving up is money I would save, might as well have fun with it now and live off my 401 when I have to retire
I can retire today if I want to but I would have to stop the hobby. So I work only so I can play. So I guess I have given up retirement. I don't regret it. I guess I will retire when my cock stops working or I get bored with it
Absolutely Nothing. I'm single, never been married and no kids. This Hobby is a Hell Of A lot Of Fun.
Yes. By hobbying I give up unhappiness (at least for some brief period of time) and get to spend some time being happy, instead.
Just for awhile, I get to feel alive, have someone who caters to my needs first, and treats me like I'm the most important person in the world (which of course I am, but try telling that to Mrs. Krinn...)
And Yeah, sorry 89Springer, but I think it's safe to say that most of the hobbyists on TER are deeper-pocketed than you.
If I make it to old age I will be plenty happy with an old rocker from Goodwill and the memories of the young hard bodies I'd paid to bone.
I usually hobby when I have to be out of my home for a night or two, either for business, vacation or just a short escape to reset. So only giving up time I would be spending alone.
A previous poster commented about happiness. I've been thinking about this a lot. Back in my very late teens and early twenties, I'd spend a lot of time lying in bed with a girl and just running my hands over her skin, her curves, her hair, and just drinking it all in. I was mesmerized by the sight, feel and smell of a lovely young lady. There could have been bombs falling outside and I wouldn't have noticed. Those were the happiest moments of my life.
Now, I'm again with lovely young women, and I again spend a lot of time just lying there feeling and caressing and looking, and I'm once again as happy as I was 40+ years ago. I forget everything in the outside world. There's just me and this lovely person at my fingertips.
That's happiness.
As for furniture, I have some very nice pieces I've acquired over the years (expensive, too, thanks to the ex). Cars, motorcycles, all the toys. I'm not wanting for stuff.
I know my pockets aren't as deep as some here. They were before, and they may be again. For now, though, I'll take what I can get, while I can get it.
I could use that money to buy new furniture, or maybe dress up the house more, or do anything else, but I'd rather do this.
What, if anything, are you foregoing in order to engage in this hobby? It seems like there's some members here with pretty deep pockets, so maybe they don't have to sacrifice anything.
When I was younger, I was more financially serious than I am now ...
I think that came from being in college (followed by grad school) + leaving a normal civvie job (where I had a 401K account building up).
I have never saddled by children / family obligations, however.
Now, I think it's okay to have fun. I have already achieved some major benchmark goals in my life. I loosened up + I have fun regularly. I don't feel bad about it.
People have different needs in life. Some people need "financial security." Some people need "recreation." They are both a huge part of the human experience. Neither one is more legitimate and real than the other. They serve different needs. People prioritize these things differently.
It's not healthy for people to be : CHEERLESS WORK BOTS
Boredom.
I could use that money to buy new furniture, or maybe dress up the house more, or do anything else, but I'd rather do this.
What, if anything, are you foregoing in order to engage in this hobby? It seems like there's some members here with pretty deep pockets, so maybe they don't have to sacrifice anything.