As a young Kid I spent many a happy weekend at the top of the multi storey car park at Gatwick with my airband radio (still remember the model... SHARP FX213AU
).. people often came up to me to ask what was the next plane coming down the ILS was (I assume they were waiting for family/friends!)
I never felt I were sad... however I have to admit I didn't really pursue the hobby much after Eighteen (University got in the way).
I fly now professionally, however those were great days, and a "spotting" holiday wouldn't be amiss if I had the time!
I for one, like many people I work with were or are spotters. Actually spotters brings kind of negative connotations - I prefer enthusiast.
I mean people watch F1... are they sad?