Exactamente mi amigo! I like the analogies you used as they totally ring true!
One last thing to Reacher... I have a family member who has suffered from addiction for over 40 years, so I'm very aware of the signs and the repetitive cycle the addiction entails. Starting and stopping, or waxing and waning periods, if you will, are very much a part of it. Also, the shame, guilt, remorse. I accepted this for many years, but when these 3 characteristics rear their ugly heads, this forum is here for me to vent. But, you are right in one respect, the addiction allows for certain risks, and the rationalization aspect of addiction many times leads to poor decision making. I won't argue that, but despite that, I still treat the providers with respect, even a lost soul like A. Not everybody is nice, and yes the hobby is about getting laid, but at the end of the day, I have a conscience and truly wish the best for all people. The forum is a great way to express our emotions, whether genuine or sometimes insensitive.
I guess every single monger on the track past 2 am must be a bartender? Dumbest assumption ever... many of my monger buddies on the track are 9-5'ers and/or insomniacs. Maybe I'm an ER doctor working the 3rd shift? No clue my man, no clue.
[QUOTE=Moon Doggie]For me I notice that the HUNT is more fun sometimes than the actual find. I think that searching, whether the hunting/gathering gene we have from olden days, or from trying to play cops and robbers as kids, kicks in. I like the adventure, maybe some of the danger that goes with our chosen hobby. I too sometimes incorporate a known area into my daily errands, whether consciously or not. I have dozens of #s of girls over the years that I dont call, even though it would be safer and cheaper sometimes, but enjoy the "fix" from the hunt.
As always, be careful out there......[/QUOTE]
