chad
somebody shut me the fark up.
- Joined
- Aug 13, 2003
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
I understand fully Vinny.
Last fall, I was ready to hang it up.
Two reasons--
#1--Too much physical labor to deal with the utility trailers and all of the pack-up, set-up, and tear-down time. Wound up exhausted and still had to unpack the chit at home. Wore me out and little to show in the way of quality product.
CheKeeta fixed that problem--She has put the fun back into comps.:lol:
Quality is up because of fewer distractions and irritations.
#2--Too much "out-go" and not enough "in-go" ($$$$$$) to keep it up.
I finally had a change in disposable income and can now afford to enjoy my hobby a few more times a year.
Since quality is up, "in-go" is up a bit and that helps compete even a bit more.
And, I am blessed with 2 of the best partners a guy could ask for. Chad and Smokin Gator are tops and we have a great time at the events.
I would not give that up for the world.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
TIM
Tim and I have shot through a lot of money, fuel, etc. over the last few years. Having the comp trailer has made a world of difference in the overall "work" of competing.
I do a lot fewer contests now...new job doesn't give me the skate time on Fridays that I used to have AND I got burned out...no one specific thing. I don't even hang around here as much as I used to. :shock:
Tim and I used to disect every event...how we show up, cook, turn-in, go to awards...review the results and get on with our lives.
It's still fun to go out - but if I didn't do another contest it would be "ok".:mrgreen: