Restoring
The thrill of the chase is always a rush for me, but it cannot beat the unloading of the next project into the garage. Any spare time I have is in the garage, restoring pins. Repairing them is also fun, but to transform a neglected and unloved machine into a working and restored machine for playing enjoyment is the most satisfying achievement possible. Playing is great, but I thrive on the "journey", and I get a HUGE thrill when the machines end up in someone's collection.