I guess I am a sort-of-new guy. I tend to go crazy with Mac projects for a couple months of the year, but then the rest of my life swamps me. Also I was on the old list more regularly before it vanished and didn't re-connect for a while. If circumstances let me I would play with my Macs - and Ataris - every day, but my work days are usually 12-20 hours long. It was easier in NYC when I couldn't find work for years, but found lots of computers everywhere. Since I typically have had money OR time, my current strategy is to get better organized, to enjoy what free time I have.

I think there is more interest in old Macs now. I often see mention of 68kmla, Fritter, and LEM in unexpected places. Some of it may be that notorious "halo effect" of more switchers and iPod/iPhone/iPad people. Also people wanting to explore the high-end hardware and software for cheap that they couldn't afford when it was new. Floods of new members are often fickle, though, as their roving attentions drift on to other things. The truly fixated people are never far off!