Heck, pretty much everywhere I'll be visiting this year will involve my addiction. Fraser Valley, Powell River, Port Alberni (maybe), Keremios, Calgary, Edmonton.... Gee if I can find enough tanks to visit, I'll see the whole country
I love this hobby & my wife already thinks I spend way too much time, $$$ & effort on it & not enough on her
At the same time, I am blessed with being married to someone who allows me my addictions & enjoys them (up to a point) with me. Also, we have not kids (yet) to demand our time & $$ so for now that's where all (yes all) my $$ goes that's not used for rent & food. Haven't bought new clothes in months, but get new fish & corals all the time
Yup, I have my priorities straight.
I can't imagine my life without this addiction because I have met so many great friends & acquaintances through it, especially through Canreef (thanks Titus & the gang for setting up this forum). However, I would hope that if my family required me to or if my marriage was at stake, I'd be willing to put my addiction on hold until the time is right to start up again. Like I said before, family must come first, so good for you Canadian Man. Hats off to you for doing what you must & not what would be the easy way out (allowing your addiction to keep you from missing out on your kids' lives). Just wished I was in Calgary so I could have snagged some of those sweet deals
Wow, I have to stop writing these essays
Anthony