I don't count my days of playing with springers back in 1998, because I was just having shootouts inside Hollywood video after hours and tipping over the dining room table and couch at home. This weekend will be the two year mark from when I was stuffed into a hole as a prisoner at my first airsoft game.
unlike you i do count my springer days sinc they were what got me started. we actually played games with the springers though so we were into it as a sport.
Started playing in the tunnels (hence the handle) underneath the USAF Academy in 98-99 with my TM MP5k. Been playing with Spokane Airsoft and crew since I moved up here 3 years ago.