Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur
It also makes a statement in our disposable, instant gratification and everything comes easy society. Its like playing music from vinyl not C/Ds or driving a car with a stick or shooting with black powder.

I couldn't agree more; fortunately or not, you've described me to a tee . I drive a stick--both of our vehicles, still have a turntable (but most of the music in our house comes from my wife playing the piano and my daughter and me playing our violins), brew my own beer, rarely eat out (I can usually prepare a much better meal at a small fraction of the cost), do most of my own maintenance on my house, car and tools, and I write with a fountain pen. Some accuse me of being a Luddite, I think I prefer being able to do things for myself--and take pride in doing them well.
Ed