[denny]

The best part about this hobby, after great beer, is the DIY aspect. I love building and tinkering, solving problems, figuring something out.  Frugality is part of the challenge.  I don't think I could be happy with an all-in-one turn-key system.  Ironic twist, I'm sure I've spent more over the years compared to just investing in a GrainFather or similar.

I tend to think the way you do.  I tinker with everything and probably spend more, but it is fun to do and it keeps me out of the house.  LOL.

I'm exactly the opposite.  I hate building equipment.  I'd rather be using that time to brew.