Milsim and Married

ericwilliam · March 14th, 2011, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballcancer

Girlfriend, likes that I have a hobby, doesn't really care what it is, she thinks the guns are cool, if I talk to her about it she listens but I get the blank wide eyed stare that basically says "I have no idea what the f**k you're talking about, but I love you just the same" Shes a great gal.

Oh and milsimer now, used to be skirmisher, but I got bored of that.

Exact same here with my girlfriend,

I do Milsim and Skirmish, really depends on time of year, work, and school.

Gato · March 14th, 2011, 01:52

21, single, I tend to prefer milsim side of things though the odd skirmish is fun. My disposable income is a fucking joke and practically non existant

Ross · March 14th, 2011, 01:56

25, girlfriend. I prefer skrims. You should do a poll.

phloudernow · March 14th, 2011, 02:11

18, Skirmisher and Wanting to get into Milsim

like BIG TIME

TDH · March 14th, 2011, 02:18

41 married, three children...under 12 month in the game (so why do I have 13 pistols and 11 or so AEGs? Another issue...therapy required! I'm an airsoft hoarder) Mostly skirmish as we have a local midweek, midday game...family too young to milsim!

joekickbox · March 14th, 2011, 02:52

22 with longtime girlfriend. Haven't gamed yet, starting off with skirmishes with the odd milsim hopefully.
Girlfriend paintballed somewhat - but if there's a trick to getting them more interested in real guns and gear.... please....someone...anyone?

Darklen · March 14th, 2011, 02:58

44, married, she plays as well as helps with the business, two kids, both play to some extent. Milsimer (when schedule permits) but skirmish if I have to.

gmeyer · March 14th, 2011, 03:03

44, biz owner, 4 kids...the best wife a mortal has ever been blessed with!

SteelToe · March 14th, 2011, 08:56

Married, kids....supportive wife of this new hobby I started in Feb 2011. Just got a new PTW Max, acessories, SKB case, 2 pistols and looking to start a race pistol project. Looking forwared to the real steel experience this March 24!

Pinard · March 14th, 2011, 08:57

19, in a relationship...

Troy T. Moore · March 14th, 2011, 08:57

38. Skirmish, Mil-Sim, and Mil-Sim "lite" (shorter objective based games). During the snowless months I play minimum of once per week with a group of players from around the rural area where we live. My soon to be 15 year old son plays as well. My wife is very supportive and has played a few times herself.

Snakebite1967 · March 14th, 2011, 09:02

43 single parent women friends on the side still have time to Airsoft

Drake · March 14th, 2011, 09:06

Something-something years old (over 30), airsofting for over 10 years, single. No children, 1 dog.

edit: oops, one of the questions was milsim or skirms. Definitely milsim and hardcore milsim/realsim for me.

I've obviously been through a few "seriouser" relationships during that period, but it's never been an issue since airsoft was always such a large and integral part of my life: unlike some easily overlooked once-every-so-often hobby, anyone I meet that gets to know me must realize this is part of what I do and whom I am. 3/4 of my friends are airsofters, so airsoft remains a regular topic of conversation even outside of airsoft events.

It's not just a hobby, it's a lifestyle. Those who aren't down with it don't stick around very long.

It probably helps to not I'm not a typical 9-to-5er either, so anyone who got involved with me was in for something different right off the bat.

ap27 · March 14th, 2011, 09:24

22. In a relationship. Skirms

Ozone06 · March 14th, 2011, 09:30

30 married with a seven year old son, who has a very large selection of nerf to compensate for not being able to come out with me... The new auto nerf isn't that bad!

Been in the sport for about a year. Up until a year ago I didn't have the disposable income to facilitate A hobby let alone airsoft. Up until now I've played mostly scrims but will be changing to mil sims. It is easier to talk up and plan something like border wars, mason relic, Op rhino or udora outdoor games than going out and scrimmimg on the fly for 6 hours with a week or less notice.

Wife's pretty good about it, and about being an occasional widow, it's about as expensive and time consuming as golf without the risk of the drinks cart girls on the back nine and it keeps me fairly local / in Canada.

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March 14th, 2011, 01:56	#18
Ross Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Winnipeg	25, girlfriend. I prefer skrims. You should do a poll. __________________

March 14th, 2011, 02:11	#19
phloudernow Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto - Ontario, Vancouver - B.C and Hong Kong	18, Skirmisher and Wanting to get into Milsim like BIG TIME __________________ Current Lineup: VFC HK416 Custom Custom Bowie Tactical x SAI Glock 17 (TM Base), Custom SAI BLU Glock Build (Timberwolf Base) Custom Zev Noveske Shooting Team Glock 34 Project Guns Custom Zev Dragonfly G17 (Project) (In progress)

March 14th, 2011, 02:52	#21
joekickbox Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oshawa	22 with longtime girlfriend. Haven't gamed yet, starting off with skirmishes with the odd milsim hopefully. Girlfriend paintballed somewhat - but if there's a trick to getting them more interested in real guns and gear.... please....someone...anyone? __________________

March 14th, 2011, 02:18	#20
TDH Banned Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: In a cage...with another mouse...	41 married, three children...under 12 month in the game (so why do I have 13 pistols and 11 or so AEGs? Another issue...therapy required! I'm an airsoft hoarder) Mostly skirmish as we have a local midweek, midday game...family too young to milsim!

March 14th, 2011, 02:58	#22
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	44, married, she plays as well as helps with the business, two kids, both play to some extent. Milsimer (when schedule permits) but skirmish if I have to. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

March 14th, 2011, 03:03	#23
gmeyer Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2011	44, biz owner, 4 kids...the best wife a mortal has ever been blessed with!

March 14th, 2011, 08:56	#24
SteelToe AKA ExtraExtra Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario	Married, kids....supportive wife of this new hobby I started in Feb 2011. Just got a new PTW Max, acessories, SKB case, 2 pistols and looking to start a race pistol project. Looking forwared to the real steel experience this March 24! __________________ What you want and what you can get are 2 different things...

March 14th, 2011, 08:57	#25
Pinard formerly Contractor 6-8, CptPinard17eRAM Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Quebec	19, in a relationship... __________________ Retired chairsofter

March 14th, 2011, 08:57	#26
Troy T. Moore Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saskatchewan	38. Skirmish, Mil-Sim, and Mil-Sim "lite" (shorter objective based games). During the snowless months I play minimum of once per week with a group of players from around the rural area where we live. My soon to be 15 year old son plays as well. My wife is very supportive and has played a few times herself. __________________ Call sign: Usurper

March 14th, 2011, 09:02	#27
Snakebite1967 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tri cities canada	43 single parent women friends on the side still have time to Airsoft

March 14th, 2011, 09:06	#28
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Something-something years old (over 30), airsofting for over 10 years, single. No children, 1 dog. edit: oops, one of the questions was milsim or skirms. Definitely milsim and hardcore milsim/realsim for me. I've obviously been through a few "seriouser" relationships during that period, but it's never been an issue since airsoft was always such a large and integral part of my life: unlike some easily overlooked once-every-so-often hobby, anyone I meet that gets to know me must realize this is part of what I do and whom I am. 3/4 of my friends are airsofters, so airsoft remains a regular topic of conversation even outside of airsoft events. It's not just a hobby, it's a lifestyle. Those who aren't down with it don't stick around very long. It probably helps to not I'm not a typical 9-to-5er either, so anyone who got involved with me was in for something different right off the bat. __________________ Last edited by Drake; March 14th, 2011 at 09:48..

March 14th, 2011, 09:24	#29
ap27 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milton, ON	22. In a relationship. Skirms __________________ H&K G36c (KWA) / Glock 18c (TM) / Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom (TM) / Mossberg M500 (ACM)

March 14th, 2011, 09:30	#30
Ozone06 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mississauga	30 married with a seven year old son, who has a very large selection of nerf to compensate for not being able to come out with me... The new auto nerf isn't that bad! Been in the sport for about a year. Up until a year ago I didn't have the disposable income to facilitate A hobby let alone airsoft. Up until now I've played mostly scrims but will be changing to mil sims. It is easier to talk up and plan something like border wars, mason relic, Op rhino or udora outdoor games than going out and scrimmimg on the fly for 6 hours with a week or less notice. Wife's pretty good about it, and about being an occasional widow, it's about as expensive and time consuming as golf without the risk of the drinks cart girls on the back nine and it keeps me fairly local / in Canada. __________________ “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.” George Orwell To those Rough men... Thank You.

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