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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by michealfarley I'm curious for those out there who are married: Does your wife/husband also take an interest in your hobby? To what extend is that interest? Kit-building, painting scenery, etc.? Does your wife/husband support the time/money it takes? How have you been able to get your wife/husband involved with you? [/quote] From time to time my nickname has been "The Beast in the Basement". I take that as a hint and ease up when that comes up. My wife has no interest in the hobby, although having been to Trainfest a few times, I think she appreciates the amount of work that goes into it. I think she's neutral on the historical aspect and the scenery, but when I show up with a kitbashed-this or scratchbuilt-that, she remarks "I don't know how you can stand working with those small parts!" As far as the money goes, the employment situation hasn't been good the last 2 years, so I've had NO money to spend (not to say I haven't spent some - average < $5 per month). Now I'm working two jobs so I have NO time for anything. Which is sad, because I have a few for-profit projects sitting on the workbench just waiting for the time when I'll fini***hem. Fortunately my client knows my situation and he is most patient with me. My feeling is that she'd like me to make a profit at this hobby. That's fine, but I'd like to keep it fun and not make it something I have to do. I might be able to get her involved when it comes to scenery, but anything else, I can forget it.
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