Nuguy - I would be very careful what I say about "hobbyists." They are very touchy.You're right, I hope I didn't offend anyone and apologize if I did.
I have friends who think I have become obsessed with music who will spend $5K on vacations twice a year. All I can think is man, you just threw away some nice speakers and all you got is some pictures of yourself drunk on some beach. I guess I'm getting the bug too, I enjoy it very much, it's harmless and keeps me out of trouble.
One more thing, imagine if you could buy the clock with the pebbles already in it? There goes Hawaii!