Olav, I think you're right --- it seems from the threads I've read that many of the forum members do have common interests in the things you've mentioned. But I don't --I'm more minigun than black powder, more Porsche Carrera GT than 1930's Bently, more --well you get the idea. I do like using hand tools for woodworking though and fly fishing --- I guess it's the pureness/minimalist thing, not to mention the macho thing ---- hum? Maybe AFDavis11 says it best: "I think I just like it."