[mitchntx]

Just wondering what kind of technical/practical background we all have.

I work at a Nuke Power Plant in a Overview organization. It's more than just your average QA/QC organization. I produce video and multi-media presentations for employee training and information Been doing this for 22 years.

[mitchntx]

Interesting thread .... My kids are 24 and 22 and on there own, for the most part.

Stay at home moms ... Once the kiddos are in school, transitioning back into a career for Mom is usually a good choice. and typically Mom is ready for something more fulfilling.

However, a LOT more burden is placed on Dad. Shuttling kids, helping around the house, grocery shopping ... means less and less time for gearhead related stuff.

My wife is disabled with a personality disorder ... bipolar. Consequently she CANNOT work. It's a struggle to maintain balance between meeting her needs and having enough time to mess around with my hobby. It has to be lonely here for her all day while I'm at work.

Fortunately for me, she enjoys going to the track, as long as there are decent bathrooms. She also doesn't mind coming out to the shop and heping out.