HB555 -
Oh I truly understand the importance and the addiction to the virtual skies - I have been exposed first hand of the withdrawls that Lute has gone through when he has been without a joystick or without net or having tech issues with his pc - it is not a pleasant experience - he gets twitchy and cranky if he doesn't have his fix - I would liken it to a junkie not being able to score.
In the past I have spent many a night, sitting next to him while he flew - when any other chick would have complained and whined "aren't you about done?", "when are we gonna leave?", or "pay attention to meeee!" - I actually enjoyed watching him get into furballs. Not too many women would sit and watch an eight hour online flight tournament on a Friday or Saturday night and not get irrated. (He's so lucky to have a gal friend like me!
) I know much more about WWII aircraft and flight terms than I ever imagined I would - thanks to Lute.
So, please don't take it the "playing airplane" as an insult - it is not meant to be. I realize there is some skill and talent involved - I have tried to fly, and I can't get the stinkin' plane off the runway without crashing. So, I while I stick to playing with my beads and fabric (jewelry making and sewing) - Lute and the rest of you continue to dodge the puffy ack defending your bases - and all is good.
