Is rocketry an "obsession"?

[techrat]

After a long hiatus (of almost 40 years), I came back into this hobby in late March. Right now, it's literally all I think about. I mean, I'm sitting at work posting on the forum. Right now, it's like I live breathe eat model rocketry. I'm hungry to learn everything I can. I've purchased models in anticipation of building them even though I don't have space (yet) to put them anywhere. So I screwed hooks into the wall to hang them in their plastic bags.

Am I just obsessive compulsive, or do others experience this as well? Let me know I'm not alone!

 

[OverTheTop]

Obsession? The answer depends if you ask me or my wife.

 

[neil_w]

After a long hiatus (of almost 40 years), I came back into this hobby in late March. Right now, it's literally all I think about. I mean, I'm sitting at work posting on the forum. Right now, it's like I live breathe eat model rocketry. I'm hungry to learn everything I can. I've purchased models in anticipation of building them even though I don't have space (yet) to put them anywhere. So I screwed hooks into the wall to hang them in their plastic bags.

Am I just obsessive compulsive, or do others experience this as well? Let me know I'm not alone!

You are not alone.

 

[Charles_McG]

OCD is only a D if it negatively impacts living. If ROC fires your imagination and creative energy, the people in your life and work should be happy that some spills over.

Just pace yourself.

 

[Scott_650]

It can be a bit of an obsession - personally I tend to go in hot or cold cycles - I alternate between spending hours building followed by dormant periods where the dust tends to collect on the workbench. But when it comes to flying I make a real effort to go to as many club launches as possible and fly lots of rockets every time I go! Making fire and smoke - that’s the real obsession

 

[fyrwrxz]

GFL, I've ignored this obsession for 50+ years. Even tried more cowbell. Tried working on the real ones. No luck. Accept your fate as a brother in the smoke. You'll feel better once you give up all hope.

 

[DigBaddy]

Nope.

...as I finish up Big Daddy number seven....

 

[Hobie1dog]

"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, but all we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about."
excited about rocketry?, then you're likely happy.

 

[Jacktango22]

I fit the profile. I am 68 and back into it at a near obsession level. I am quite comfortable with it as it fills my time and my mind with comforting energy and does no harm to anyone. Better this than politics or the other craziness around us everywhere.

 

[techrat]

I fit the profile. I am 68 and back into it at a near obsession level. I am quite comfortable with it as it fills my time and my mind with comforting energy and does no harm to anyone. Better this than politics or the other craziness around us everywhere.

Amen to that brother.

 

[tsmmiller]

I didn't think so. Recently Mrs told me I had rockets all over the house. I thought I had them neatly stacked on the rack on the garage wall.
So I walked the house looking to see if Mrs was right. (she normally is) Yep, no exception this time. I have rockets all over the house.

 

[Joekeyo]

It can be an obsession. If part of a well-rounded life, a pastime. If you compete, it is a sport or an obsession.

 

[Bat-mite]

I was obsessed for several years, but lately other things have moved up the priority scale in my life. Enjoy it to the extent that you want. Watch out for overspending. Take breaks when other things come up.

 

[MidOH]

There's something relaxing about it. As long as I ignore Roc sim's.

Try RC car racing. That's an addiction. Expensive. Unhealthy. Time consuming. It turns into a second job. And it's a complete sausage fest.

 

[KenECoyote]

Obsessive
Compulsive
PASSION!


I love how it keeps you learning about things like aerodynamics, strength of materials, construction techniques, programs, electronics, (exploding things ), physics, list goes on.

Amazing how it pushes even old tech-resistant people to learn and do new things and do what our parents told us to do...go out and play!

 

[techrat]

I will add that launching has given me a nice tan, as well as many sunburns, although the red fades after a day. And I'm getting nice fresh air, if mixed with a little black powder....

 

[Rob Campbell]

When I lose a rocket, it becomes a sobsession.

 

[burkefj]

I can stop any time I want

 

[Steven]

Not at all. I ought to know as I do it every day.

 

[lakeroadster]

All things, in moderation.

 

[techrat]

Aaaaaaand........... having found this image on the forum, I now don't feel that I'm so bad. In fact, compared to this person, I'm moderating quite well and not at all obsessed....

 

[Titan II]

All things, in moderation.

 

[Charles_McG]

All things, in moderation.

To enjoy the flavor of life, one must take big bites. Moderation is for monks.
Robert Heinlein.

 

[lakeroadster]

To enjoy the flavor of life, one must take big bites. Moderation is for monks.
Robert Heinlein.

I'm for sure not a monk... ​

 

[SDramstad]

Only if it’s done right….

 

[afadeev]

obsession​

noun

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ob·ses·sion | \ äb-ˈse-shən , əb- \​

Definition of obsession​

1: a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling
broadly : compelling motivation
//an obsession with profits
//has an obsession with gambling​

An obsession? Not really.
A fun hobby? Sure.

I mean, I'm sitting at work posting on the forum. [...]. I've purchased models in anticipation of building them even though I don't have space (yet) to put them anywhere. So I screwed hooks into the wall to hang them in their plastic bags.
Am I just obsessive compulsive, or do others experience this as well? Let me know I'm not alone!

Neah.
Just a healthy mix of procrastination (at work) and recreational shopping with a touch of hoarding (at home).

BTDT.


Speaking of needing a hobby:

 

[T-Rex]

I think I was obsessed with building for a while. I think I have a dozen models that have needed paint for a few years. I really enjoy the build more than flying, and the stack of kits/parts seems to say that.
I impulsively bought Estes motors for a while (back when the Hobby Lobby coupon helped). I now have a lifetime supply for as little as I get to fly.
Seem to have lost the drive to complete L2 now that the rocket has been rebuilt after the last crash.

 

[Cape Byron]

Not an obsession. Most nights I still dream about motorcycles and... other stuff.

Once I I'm awake it's a different matter.

 

[lakeroadster]

I'm sitting at work posting on the forum.

I had a co-worker that got fired for that a few years back. HR was keeping track of who was on what sites, and when.

 

[green dragon]

umm.. one word answer........ Yes