On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 wrote:

I regret to inform everyone that I have decided to stop further work
on my Christavia Mk 4 project.


Corky, Finally came to your senses, I see. Certainly the hobby can
become overwhelming. And what use is an airplane anyway? Mostly just
for bragging rights.

Now you will have more free time to spend with your family, perhaps
get better at fishing or golfing. Most people watch television.
I don't remember, do you get television in those hills?

I came close to selling my bird last year. A fellow offered $25K
for it, even after he flew in her. It would have been smart to let
it go. I still have a list of new goodies to buy when I have too
much money. I have to look for reasons to fly, it is cheaper and
safer to fly commercial.

We would/will be different people without our projects, no longer
a builder or owner. I guess that I am not brave enough to find out
who I'll become, afraid that I will be less than I am. Building
my airplane has been one of my greatest accomplishments, after raising
my children. Were I as smart as you, I'd get out while I am healthy
and young enough to do something else.

Anyway, perhaps you will take a brake from building, attempt to sell
it , then keep plugging at a slower pace for another decade or so.
Then you'll have to find a new hobby. Something really interesting and
challenging. Any ideas?


George Graham
RX-7 Powered Graham-EZ, N4449E
Homepage http://bfn.org/~ca266