Diminishing Returns

Perhaps french boulevard farce...  :)

I’m amazed at the different responses a small statement can generate . Having met Richard on this site , after he contacted me on the instant message feature . We exchanged thoughts on tube rolling . Richard and I have exchanged tubes on loan, from opposite sides of the US . I found Richard to be interested in learning and a true gentleman. I have made other friends on this site and text almost daily. I’m retired from a profession that left me with PTSD and physical limitations . But instead of being Snarky to most people , I embrace 30 years of 12 step living . I cycle 100 miles a week and ride a couple Harley’s ( one at a time ). I do believe this hobby is very addictive. But like all of you I live for the music and on days I hurt too much to move , I can relax and listen . I guess there will always be “ Window Warriors“. But when the big lock clanks and the door opens wide, they still pee their pants... 

I've experienced what I thought was audio nirvana, but it never lasts...

I was gone for years, but have found that I need some mental masturbation since my dog died.

I reached this point a few years ago. A little hard at first, but then you just start enjoying the music and looking for great recordings and you feel satisfied.  I'm far from an expert, but I've learned enough over the years to realize that diminishing return probably applies to this hobby almost most than any other you can think of.ENJOY!