Yeah, My gaze always goes up when I hear any plane overhead...
Sadly, haven't been doing any looking down FROM one in too long. Although I've retained the technical ABILITY to fly, circumstances have kept me from doing any ACTUAL flying for far too long. So instead I keep the dream alive by spending time on VAF, visiting my favorite local airports as time permits, and generally keeping the dream alive until I can buy or build my own RV (and yeah, although I've considered other kits, I always come back to Van's designs as my ultimate goal). All of that said, being close to an airport and unable to afford the hobby can be both inspirational and depressing, depending on the day!
Sure do appreciate the dedication and perseverance of all you builders and the adventures of those who are living the dream already!