How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

[QC]

Kagee's thread about Internet addiction reminded me of something I have been pondering. I, obviously , spend a lot of time here. I have a wife, three boys, a job, a few hobbies, future plans etc. Every minute that I spend on iboats is a minute that I don't spend on those other priorities. Knowing that, how can I rationalize spending even 10 minutes here? Personally, I feel like JB posted on Kagee's thread. Life is about communicating, learning etc. I believe that I honestly learn things here that benefit my family, and they don't have to listen to me make up a bunch of political carp which is a definite benefit to them . . . Also, my job is in limbo right now, new boss, trying to go public, nothing to sell in the states, so I have a lot of dead work time and I work at home when not traveling . . . Another rationale is that I like to write, and in that regard this is sort of a hobby too.<br /><br />The younger guys on this site should be out looking for action . . . and the older guys all have stuff they could or can be doing. Sorry, ladies, you too (or is that two?). Thoughts?

 

[tommays]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

i spend time doing all those things for OTHER people time here is my time to not be non-stop busy<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[ZmOz]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

It's better than smoking crack, right? <br /><br />It's cheaper anyway...

 

[AzMeadMan]

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I Iboat at work only, during the times when nothing else is going on. It fills the day and gives me many things to ponder.

 

[RubberFrog]

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I don't know anybody that would be interested in spending weeks argueing about ricers- so I come here.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats? <br /><br />

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

Usually I'm at work where I have a lot of down time. It's a hard job, but somebody's got to do it.

 

[QC]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

LOL @ RF

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

Originally posted by Drowned Rat:<br /> Usually I'm at work where I have a lot of down time. It's a hard job, but somebody's got to do it.

same here Though i never come here after 7pm, i'm off looking for better things to sink my teeth into

 

[oddjob]

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This forum has helped me a great deal in overcomming years of keyboard fright and ineptness. I've been using a computer for years but my typing speed was always so slow. If someone walked up behind me, the pressure would render me useless. Very embarassing. <br />Now, my co workers are annoyed at the noise I make when writing an email or posting here.

 

[QC]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

Yes, working at home blurs this line a little for me . . .

 

[LadyFish]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

Hi, my name is LadyFish and I'm an iboatsaholic

 

[JB]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

All of life is making choices.<br /><br />This is mine.

 

[pjc]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

IMO no need to rationalize, and NEVER be ashamed of what you enjoy!

 

[pjc]

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I do not spend much if any time at werk at Iboats. Busy, and the IS Nazis. Take some time from home to visit 'cause this forum has the best folks I have met online. <br /><br />And I have this derned trihull projy (endless) that was inspired by JJ. ONE of these seasons I WILL finish and float that boat!!!!!!!<br /><br />Note: search the "Another Beast" thread in the resto forum if interested.

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

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Originally posted by pjc:<br /> IMO no need to rationalize, and NEVER be ashamed of what you enjoy!

Yea i hear ya Pat, its nice to know that the patch of grass grew back

 

[RetNav]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

Agree with pjc.<br />.<br />I don't have to rationalize or justify being here. I am here because I enjoy being here and do get some info, other than the political arguments... <br />.<br />This is not meant to be harsh, I punched a clock for a lot of years and now don't have to so I do what I want..

 

[Haut Medoc]

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'Cause I like it! ....JK

 

[QC]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

See I don't agree about the rationalize thing. You're right I don't necessarily have to rationalize anything to anybody else, but we ALL rationalize all of these things to ourselves. I am not ashamed . . . those two things are different.<br /><br />You even have to rationalize owning a boat. Or going out to eat. Or watching TV, you may not consciously do it, but you do just the same.<br /><br />I'll give you a good one that I am saving for another thread someday. What about rationalizing speeding? It's against the law, right? We all have our own little threshold, but again, I'm stealing from another thread idea I have . . . shhhh.

 

[QC]

Re: How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

Originally posted by Haut Medoc:<br /> 'Cause I like it! ....JK

Weird, as I hit send on my last reply I said to myself : "because I like it" . . . hhmmmm. We're gonna have to stop this JK.