01-17-2009, 08:27 PM
In the model railroad hobby we have "rivet counters" and in the war re-enactment groups they call them "stitch counters".
When people become obsessed to the point they can no longer have fun it is time to get out. When they get to the point they try to make it so others can't have fun, maybe they need a helping hand to a better place.
We have an acquaintance involved in the Colonial times re-enactments. He happened to be in a blacksmith shop when a teacher brought a group of children in for a nail making demonstration. After the Smith had made a few nails she turned to the children and said "Just remember children, they didn't really have nails in those days."
The Smitty, on his toes replied, "That's right children, they put Christ on the cross with Velcro."
There is a place for accuracy but some of the things some people worry about really don't matter to anyone but them.
Remember It's about having fun, anything more is an obsession.
Charlie
When people become obsessed to the point they can no longer have fun it is time to get out. When they get to the point they try to make it so others can't have fun, maybe they need a helping hand to a better place.
We have an acquaintance involved in the Colonial times re-enactments. He happened to be in a blacksmith shop when a teacher brought a group of children in for a nail making demonstration. After the Smith had made a few nails she turned to the children and said "Just remember children, they didn't really have nails in those days."
The Smitty, on his toes replied, "That's right children, they put Christ on the cross with Velcro."
There is a place for accuracy but some of the things some people worry about really don't matter to anyone but them.
Remember It's about having fun, anything more is an obsession.
Charlie