YWIW - hello mate, didn't realise you're still hanging around here!
Sounds more like Mrs YWIW speaking though. A plane can be just as cheap as a boat, so if you can afford one, you can afford the other!
And more family-friendly, too! Go almost anywhere in Europe, take the kids with - it's much quicker than going by boat, so the kids won't get so bored, and they'll have more time to enjoy themselves when you arrive. Fair point about lack of space for booze though.
As you said, same applies to all toys, not just planes. You'll be looking after your boat properly. All maintenance on my car gets done either by me, or by a Triumph specialist who is known in the industry for over-charging, but whose work, IMHO, is always excellent. I'm sure your cars get the same treatment - at least, any of your cars which Mrs YWIW hasn't made you sell yet!
Oh, and
well done on your solo - you kept that very quiet!
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