[EternallySingle]

I know some guys who are HARDCORE skydivers. Eventually they all received their jumpmaster certifications, used the plane as collateral, and opened a school in near where I live.

But they consider skydiving as their hobby. Its a hobby that takes up much of their time and cost them a lot of money. Its a hobby that they take time to teach others how to do safely. Its a hobby that has made them money over the years. But its still a hobby. One that could very likely take one of their lives. What did Jeff say when I asked if he could never jump again? "I'll talk about my experiences to anyone who would listen, relive my favorite moments when I have the time, and take care of my wife and kids the best way I can. Wait, I do that now. hahaha."

To me, that is swinging. Its as big or as small a part of my life as I want it to be at a particular time, but its just a part, not my whole life. There are other things that are going on, like music, camping, writing, programming, etc. that I like and talk about just as much. Its important to me, just like writing or camping or whatever, but just as I can put any of them aside for however long, I can and have put swinging aside for years. Its not something I would (or have) deny if asked, but its not something I advertise to any and everyone.