Misc Hobbies....what's yours? - Page 6

Lprechaun · 11-14-2018, 06:37 PM

Other than hitting F5 on CP what do you do to pass the time?
My music days are few and far between now and I've found myself clamoring for a hobby.
I started leather working and have had fun making out of the norm stuff that everyone does in belts and wallets.
Made some armor for the recent excuse to drink a lot from a horn and look at wenches.

**notorious** · 11-15-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DrunkBassGuitar

wood working or shooting?

Woodworking/wood floors.

There’s no money in shooting/guns unless it’s a side gig.

**srvy** · 11-15-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishpicker

Drawing is my favorite hobby because its the only hobby I have that nets me something every time I do it.

Lately I have been recreating ink drawings that were done by Frank Frazetta.

in my own artwork, I like to draw on a very small scale and then enlarge the drawing with a photo/scan. for example, this pic is about 220% of actual size. the largest figure in the drawing would almost fit on a quarter.

actual size

enlarged.

Damned good.

Fish · 11-15-2018, 08:57 AM

Squirrel breeding.
Competitive rock polishing.
Tacos.

**Dartgod** · 11-15-2018, 09:04 AM

Fishing
Camping
Golf
Bowling

Discuss Thrower · 11-15-2018, 09:06 AM

Judging by the posts to this point.. I have no hobbies to speak of.

tooge · 11-15-2018, 09:06 AM

I probably have too many hobbies actually. Jack of all trades, master of none type of thing. I'll list em in order of time I spend doing them.

Fishing
baseball hitting lessons
hunting
camping
hiking
working on my old jeep

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-15-2018, 09:07 AM

My monstrously busy schedule has caused my girl to complain that I'm not spending enough quality time with her.

I actually took a break a couple days ago for about 2 or 3 minutes. I noticed it was like, 18 degrees outside.

So I started thinking to the ultimate complete limit, and then it hit me.

I got us a microwave fireplace. Sit in front of the fire all night in just 15 minutes.

Dinny

bobbything · 11-15-2018, 09:08 AM

Guitar. Did the band thing for a little while. It was such a blast. We had an interesting gimmick where about 90% of the songs we did were "Oh yeah...I remember that song" songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. Not necessarily one-hit-wonders, just the forgotten songs from various artists (like, In the Meantime by Spacehog, Breakup Song by Greg Kihn, Interstate Love Song by STP, Run by Collective Soul, Open Up Your Eyes by Tonic, Strutter by KISS).

Writing. It's weird, I love to write but don't really like to read that much. Wrote a book. Took me about 1.5 years. It was a lot of fun. Not trying to make any money off of it or anything. Just wanted to see if it could be done. Had about 50 of them printed. Hardback. Hand them out to friends who enjoy reading.

Tennis and Platform Tennis. Grew up playing competitive tennis. Played collegiately. Have way more fun now playing than I did when I was younger. It's basically just an excuse to get together, hit some balls, and pound some cheap domestic swill. Platform tennis is a winter sport that I just picked up last year. It's a cross between tennis, ping pong, and racquetball. Small tennis court, inside a cage, that you play off the walls. Lots and lots of fun.

Remodeling. The wife and I, since 2012, have bought and sold 4 different houses. We buy one that needs work, fix it up, live in it for two years, avoid capital gains, then sell it. Fun hobby that has made us a few extra $$s. Though, we barely broke even on our 2nd house.

tooge · 11-15-2018, 09:08 AM

Oh yea, forgot Golf.

NewChief · 11-15-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

I started skateboarding out here. Haven’t skated since my early twenties (I turn 42 next month) but it didn’t take long for me to relearn how to push, balance and turn. I fell down a couple of times and got a few scratches but nothing major. I did pull my hamstring trying to push too hard. Not trying to ollie or take on any vert ramps, I just enjoy cruising on the bike paths and taking my board wherever I got. There’s a lot of smooth concrete here so there’s a lot of places to ride.

I bought a deck and setup for $100 at a local skate shop. A couple of weeks later I wanted to see if I could learn to ride one of those little 22” penny boards so I bought a knockoff at the local Chinese wal-mart for $12 and replaced the wheels and bearings for $30. The knockoff penny turned out to be a blast to ride once you figure it out. It’s fast as shit going down inclines. I feel like I’m too old to be doing this shit but most of the time when I feel like I’m losing control of the board, I just jump off.

You're probably going to get hurt (I'm frequently hurt from mountain biking), and it's not that big of a deal. HOWEVER, it takes a LOT longer to feel 100% than when you were younger. Also, things that I would have bounced up from in my younger days will have me hurting for a week afterward, now.

I still take risks and ride aggressively, but I try to manage those risks. I really can't afford, professionally or personally, to be laid up with a broken leg these days. On top of that, I don't want to have a serious injury and lose ability to workout and maintain fitness at my age.

RedRaider56 · 11-15-2018, 10:14 AM

My hobbies include: Cycling (ride between 4000-5000 miles/yr), photography (have posted a couple of my favorite pictures on CP), drinking beer and eating BBQ, golf (even though a suck at it)

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-15-2018, 10:27 AM

But seriously...

It might be more a compellsion than a hobby. I have ARD, so I'm not quite like the other kids. And my socks fit too loose.

I am positively fascinated with all those purty jazz guitar chords. I gave up playing drums on the reg about 3 years ago due to physical limitations.

I picked up a guitar to learn some chords. Found a tuba player that plays bass, so I had to start learning a bunch of songs. He turned me on to the music of Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim.

Heavens to Murgatroid!!!!

My Songlist

Girl From Ipanema
Corcovado
Agua De Beber
Desafinado
Outra Vez
My Foolish Heart
Rio De Janeiro Blue
Look To The Sky
So Danco Samba
Mas Que Nada

Satin Doll
Take 5
Flintstones Theme
I Wanna Be Seduced - Guitar & Tuba
Ain't Misbehavin' - Guitar & Tuba
Puttin' On The Ritz
Shine On Harvest Moon - Guitar & Tuba
Just A Gigolo/Got Nobody
Steppin' Out (with my baby)
Jump Jive And Wail
You Bring Out The Boogie In Me
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
Just The Way You Are
Begin The Beguine
What A Day For A Daydream - Ukulele & Tuba
In The Summertime - Ukulele & Tuba
If You Want Me To Stay - Ukulele & Tuba
(that's correct a funk song)
Cheese And Onions - Guitar & Tuba
Banana Split For My Baby - Guitar & Tuba
Werewolves Of London
Kung Fu Fighting

The Christmas Song
Christmas Time Is Here
My Favorite Things
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (my next one to chart)

Currently working on Christmas songs

All songs guitar and upright bass unless specified.

Dinny

God of Thunder · 11-15-2018, 10:29 AM

We collect arcade machines and fish tournaments.

**srvy** · 11-15-2018, 10:42 AM

I have had so many over the years that have gone the wayside.

Silhouette 3d bow shoots in the summer time with hand made osage orange longbow.

Stump shooting with above bow on farm for practice.

woodcarving mostly goes to the fireplace.

Primitive camping and hunting. By primitive I mean a tent not building lean to shelter and using barebow traditional type archery.

My favorite hobby though is dressing in a clown suit and popping out of the woods late at night scaring the bejesus out of folks.

O.city · 11-15-2018, 10:44 AM

Golf and masturbating.

11-14-2018, 06:37 PM
Lprechaun Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $5096268	Hobbies....what's yours? Other than hitting F5 on CP what do you do to pass the time? My music days are few and far between now and I've found myself clamoring for a hobby. I started leather working and have had fun making out of the norm stuff that everyone does in belts and wallets. Made some armor for the recent excuse to drink a lot from a horn and look at wenches.
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11-15-2018, 08:57 AM	#78
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2238919	Squirrel breeding. Competitive rock polishing. Tacos. __________________
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11-15-2018, 09:04 AM	#79
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7360000	Fishing Camping Golf Bowling __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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11-15-2018, 09:06 AM	#80
Discuss Thrower "You like to drink?" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "I like to drink." Casino cash: $3186869	Judging by the posts to this point.. I have no hobbies to speak of. __________________ Chiefs 2016 Opponents: Home: JAX, TEN, NO, TB, NYJ. Away: HOU, IND, ATL, CAR, PIT Chiefs 2017 Opponents: Home: BUF, MIA, PHI, WSH, AFC North. Away: NE, NYJ, NYG, DAL, AFC South
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11-15-2018, 09:06 AM	#81
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $3914112	I probably have too many hobbies actually. Jack of all trades, master of none type of thing. I'll list em in order of time I spend doing them. Fishing baseball hitting lessons hunting camping hiking working on my old jeep
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11-15-2018, 09:07 AM	#82
Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	My monstrously busy schedule has caused my girl to complain that I'm not spending enough quality time with her. I actually took a break a couple days ago for about 2 or 3 minutes. I noticed it was like, 18 degrees outside. So I started thinking to the ultimate complete limit, and then it hit me. I got us a microwave fireplace. Sit in front of the fire all night in just 15 minutes. Dinny
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11-15-2018, 09:08 AM	#83
bobbything Distributor of Pain Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $8944900	Guitar. Did the band thing for a little while. It was such a blast. We had an interesting gimmick where about 90% of the songs we did were "Oh yeah...I remember that song" songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. Not necessarily one-hit-wonders, just the forgotten songs from various artists (like, In the Meantime by Spacehog, Breakup Song by Greg Kihn, Interstate Love Song by STP, Run by Collective Soul, Open Up Your Eyes by Tonic, Strutter by KISS). Writing. It's weird, I love to write but don't really like to read that much. Wrote a book. Took me about 1.5 years. It was a lot of fun. Not trying to make any money off of it or anything. Just wanted to see if it could be done. Had about 50 of them printed. Hardback. Hand them out to friends who enjoy reading. Tennis and Platform Tennis. Grew up playing competitive tennis. Played collegiately. Have way more fun now playing than I did when I was younger. It's basically just an excuse to get together, hit some balls, and pound some cheap domestic swill. Platform tennis is a winter sport that I just picked up last year. It's a cross between tennis, ping pong, and racquetball. Small tennis court, inside a cage, that you play off the walls. Lots and lots of fun. Remodeling. The wife and I, since 2012, have bought and sold 4 different houses. We buy one that needs work, fix it up, live in it for two years, avoid capital gains, then sell it. Fun hobby that has made us a few extra $$s. Though, we barely broke even on our 2nd house. __________________ "It is not enough that I succeed; everyone else must fail."
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11-15-2018, 10:14 AM	#86
RedRaider56 MVP Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Casino cash: $3760400	My hobbies include: Cycling (ride between 4000-5000 miles/yr), photography (have posted a couple of my favorite pictures on CP), drinking beer and eating BBQ, golf (even though a suck at it)
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11-15-2018, 10:27 AM	#87
Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	But seriously... It might be more a compellsion than a hobby. I have ARD, so I'm not quite like the other kids. And my socks fit too loose. I am positively fascinated with all those purty jazz guitar chords. I gave up playing drums on the reg about 3 years ago due to physical limitations. I picked up a guitar to learn some chords. Found a tuba player that plays bass, so I had to start learning a bunch of songs. He turned me on to the music of Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim. Heavens to Murgatroid!!!! My Songlist Girl From Ipanema Corcovado Agua De Beber Desafinado Outra Vez My Foolish Heart Rio De Janeiro Blue Look To The Sky So Danco Samba Mas Que Nada Satin Doll Take 5 Flintstones Theme I Wanna Be Seduced - Guitar & Tuba Ain't Misbehavin' - Guitar & Tuba Puttin' On The Ritz Shine On Harvest Moon - Guitar & Tuba Just A Gigolo/Got Nobody Steppin' Out (with my baby) Jump Jive And Wail You Bring Out The Boogie In Me Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You Just The Way You Are Begin The Beguine What A Day For A Daydream - Ukulele & Tuba In The Summertime - Ukulele & Tuba If You Want Me To Stay - Ukulele & Tuba (that's correct a funk song) Cheese And Onions - Guitar & Tuba Banana Split For My Baby - Guitar & Tuba Werewolves Of London Kung Fu Fighting The Christmas Song Christmas Time Is Here My Favorite Things Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (my next one to chart) Currently working on Christmas songs All songs guitar and upright bass unless specified. Dinny
Posts: 5,050

11-15-2018, 10:29 AM	#88
God of Thunder Trained to reign as the one. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Casino cash: $8969344	We collect arcade machines and fish tournaments.
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11-15-2018, 10:42 AM	#89
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1631250	I have had so many over the years that have gone the wayside. Silhouette 3d bow shoots in the summer time with hand made osage orange longbow. Stump shooting with above bow on farm for practice. woodcarving mostly goes to the fireplace. Primitive camping and hunting. By primitive I mean a tent not building lean to shelter and using barebow traditional type archery. My favorite hobby though is dressing in a clown suit and popping out of the woods late at night scaring the bejesus out of folks. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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11-15-2018, 10:44 AM	#90
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2704064	Golf and masturbating.
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