[mitchntx]

After this weekend's carnage with my F-Buds, I am giving serious consideration to just quitting.

It seems most are caught up in FTD and willing to spend what it takes to get internet bragging rights. I just can't do that.

The costs associated with it, the time required to create it and the effort put forth into it is so great that it appears daunting ... and especially no fun.

When I first began doing this with Chuck, it was a blast. We hung out, laughed, joked, did a little maintenance ... it was fun.

Now, we all seem to work so hard at keeping these damn cars running, that the fun part is gone.

Don't misunderstand ... I cherish my friendship with all those I run with. But looking back at the last few times we have run together ... we always seem to be thrashing on someone's car.

If I were racing, then the expectation set would be differnet. But this is just OT. There is no prize for first.

I guess it's time for me to decide on what my priorities are.

[SuperCricket]

I've got a lot of friends talking the same way right now. I think It's the weather change. It is something everyone goes through from time to time. You can get burned out on just about any hobby or activity under the sun, like Trax said. Moderation is the key to everything. I think if you take a break for a little while, you'll be alright.

Everyone on this board does what they do because they enjoy it, none of his are making any money from it. Some of us do it because they like the competition, some do it just to drive their car and have fun, and some do it for a little bit of both. If your not enjoying it at the moment, just take a break, no big deal. Let her sit just long enough for you to walk outside one of these Texas spring days when it's 75 degrees out, no wind, and blue skies. Then pull her out of the shop, roll the windows down, and you'll be "sane" again. I know it will happen, done it many, MANY, a time.