What other hobbies do you do?

[e02937]

I was wondering what else you guys do...and if photography is the thing or is the other thing you do the thing and you capture the memories with your camera?

I enjoy cycling, running, swimming (aka triathlon), tennis, wrenching on my car, some hiking, and sailing. Hard to find the time! :)

[gonzogolf]

Golf, the other absurdly expensive gear driven hobby.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Work as a mechanic... hobbies: photography (obviously), welding, biking (trail), baseball, football, road hockey, broom ball, skiing, tobogganing :), paintball, baking, knitting, sewing, music (piano, clarinet), gardening, yard work, farming... and that's all I can think of for now.

[ct1co2]

I enjoy time at the gym, hiking, golf, reading, snowshoeing in the winter, and storm chasing in the spring/early summer.

[e02937]

Ah, storm chasing, that sounds like good fun. Part of the enjoyment of sailing has been learning about weather, though I still think I know next to nothing :)

[advaitin]

Travel, scootering (used to be motorcycling), shooting big caliber pistols and rifles, recumbent tricycling and kayaking (flatwater). Also reading raunchy poetry aloud in coffee houses--when I can find one liberal enough.

[radicallysaved]

Golf, the other absurdly expensive gear driven hobby.

add snowboarding (which I love) to the list of expensive hobbies...

[Todd Lambert]

I'm a golfer too... love it.

[FlyingPhotog]

Private Pilot

[e02937]

/\/\ Cool, what do you fly?

[hughes_57]

Scuba Diving especially wreck diving in the great lakes and St Lawrence river, Motorcyling have a Harley Road King and Travel.

[ct1co2]

Ah, storm chasing, that sounds like good fun. Part of the enjoyment of sailing has been learning about weather, though I still think I know next to nothing :)

It's amazing! Although, don't believe everything you see on Discovery Channel or The Weather Channel. They will have you believing your life is in jeopardy all the time. Truth be told, it's a lot of boredon while you (potentially) drive long distances to your target area, follwed by a couple/several hours of excitement while you follow/document the storm, followed by a lot of boredom while you drive to your hotel/home in the dark. And it can be done very safely without getting your car destroyed by hail or worse.

[FlyingPhotog]

/\/\ Cool, what do you fly?

Renting Piper Warriors from the FBO at my local muni.

Trained in Cessna 172s

[footballdude2k3]

time with my gf, poker, skiing, working out, BMWs, golf, mini golf, movies, photoshopping things to make them look real, travel, dont have one, but i would LOVE a tropical aquarium

[e02937]

time with my gf, poker, skiing, working out, BMWs, golf, mini golf, movies, photoshopping things to make them look real, travel, dont have one, but i would LOVE a tropical aquarium
lol, dropping hints for the holidays (the aquarium)!?!? :)

Buddy of mine has a 97 m3 that was supercharged by Dinan. Very fast little car, I've wrenched on it with him.

[AttenOke]

Other than photography.... the martial arts (specifically I have studied Yoshinkan Aikido, Shotokan Karate, and Juijitsu)...

To a lesser extent I've an aquarium and a gecko terrarium I maintain... with my next posting I hope to try and turning the aquarium into a salt water reef tank...

And finally anything that gets me out of doors. My dream is to become one of those photographers whom disappear into the middle of no where for weeks at a time and come out with photos you can't imagine of places no one else has been to. We'll see if it ever happens lol but yeah its a dream...

[number six]

I ride motorcycles. My 51st year riding, and I'm still here to talk about it. :lol:

I've got seven of 'em, four running, mostly ride my Suzuki SV 650. My favorite kind of ride is twisty mountain roads - happy to say there are plenty of them around here.

-js

[footballdude2k3]

lol, dropping hints for the holidays (the aquarium)!?!? :)

Buddy of mine has a 97 m3 that was supercharged by Dinan. Very fast little car, I've wrenched on it with him.


:) droping hints left and right!!! and the Dinan M3 is a great car :)

[advaitin]

I ride motorcycles. My 51st year riding, and I'm still here to talk about it. :lol:

I've got seven of 'em, four running, mostly ride my Suzuki SV 650. My favorite kind of ride is twisty mountain roads - happy to say there are plenty of them around here.

-js

I've never had more than one two-wheeler at a time, but after reading your post I had to use my fingers and toes to add my years of riding up. I got my first, a Lambretta motorscooter, at 14. I'm 66 and ride a Suzuki Burgman 650 motorscooter, so we are about even in years of riding.

In between then and now I've had Ducatis, Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis and BMWs. Not having to squeeze a clutch on the Burgman is sure easier on my arthritic hand. I always enjoyed the twisties--God made the mountains for Ducatis! I bet you had a few close calls on a bike--I've had my share, thanks to the Oscars of the world.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

These are some quick and dirty shots of my other hobby:

These are SOME of them. I'd take up a whole page if I put them all up.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/remulac/DSC00986-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/remulac/IMG_0554-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/remulac/Smith1-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/remulac/loadedtopost.jpg

[snyderman]

golf and playing guitar in a regional hippie 60s band. Talk about another high-end gear driven occupation! At least music PAYS!!! Now, if I could get people to pay me to golf and shoot pics, I'd be REALLY happy!

dave

[Mark1]

I used to be one of the heavy hitters in street racing arround here. My screen name is a play on words of "Mark won". This was a common thing to hear late on a friday or saturday night. When I started on internet forums thay were all car related, so it kinda fit.

Now days I really dont have another hobby.

[rklepper]

My 2 other hobbies are collecting rare coins and collecting antique scientific equipment.

[chadmcm]

Scoutmaster for my 14-year-old son's troop, refereeing soccer, bagpipes, read, chase the 4-year old around...

...so most of my photos are from campouts, watching soccer, the kid, and an occasional vacation with the family.

[FlyingPhotog]

My 2 other hobbies are collecting rare coins and collecting antique scientific equipment.

You'd like some of the Antique Stores out here in Arizona.

You can often find antique assaying (sp?) scales and such.

Sounds like a fun activity!

[rklepper]

That is an excellent idea. Especially in Jan when it is -30 with 50 mph winds here. If I do any specific ones I should check out?


You'd like some of the Antique Stores out here in Arizona.

You can often find antique assaying (sp?) scales and such.

Sounds like a fun activity!

[FlyingPhotog]

That is an excellent idea. Especially in Jan when it is -30 with 50 mph winds here. If I do any specific ones I should check out?

The mining communities of Globe, Superior, Miami (pronounced Myamah) out here are good candidates.

Jerome used to be good as well but the "qualtiy" antiques shops have kind of gone by the way.

[birdfromboat]

we camp and fish alot, and like to take our boats out and play with them. From sitting in the living room to cruising our nearest river looking for eagles and osprey is about a ten minut shot, less if the trailer is already hooked up.
we have a canoe, a jonboat, a small fishing boat for the high mountain lakes and our favorite is our flat bottom river sled with a jet pump. It will go where no boat should, as long as you go there wide open fast. Seeeing the river rock bottom going under the boat at thirty riding on 3 or 4 inches of water is ALMOST too scary to be fun.

[footballdude2k3]

That is an excellent idea. Especially in Jan when it is -30 with 50 mph winds here. If I do any specific ones I should check out?


I do not understand why we continue to live here when it is that cold during the winter, it boggles the mind.

[s8langwo]

Model Railroading. This encompasses history, photography, geology, electronics, and carpentry.

None of which I'm very good at.

Kevin

[number six]

I've never had more than one two-wheeler at a time, but after reading your post I had to use my fingers and toes to add my years of riding up. I got my first, a Lambretta motorscooter, at 14. I'm 66 and ride a Suzuki Burgman 650 motorscooter, so we are about even in years of riding.

Yep. I'm 67. Hey, you should join us on the SV/DL Rider's list (I'm the list owner). Burgman riders welcome! http://groups.google.com/group/sv-dl-riders?hl=en


In between then and now I've had Ducatis, Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis and BMWs. Not having to squeeze a clutch on the Burgman is sure easier on my arthritic hand. I always enjoyed the twisties--God made the mountains for Ducatis! I bet you had a few close calls on a bike--I've had my share, thanks to the Oscars of the world.

Oh, yeah. And yet my most serious injury was a broken collarbone, so I'm doing all right.

Here's the kind of riding I like: http://strappe.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ride-pictures/Solo-ride-in-Northern/1871503_Mu68N#94111779_72drx

More of my ride pics here:

http://strappe.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ride-pictures

-js

[rklepper]

I think it is because we are a hardy bunch. Or we do not know when to give up and move.

I do not understand why we continue to live here when it is that cold during the winter, it boggles the mind.

[Juliet Kilo]

I am also involved in longbow archery, hiking, biking. I have been TV free since '83.

[MikeFairbanks]

I've had a bunch.

First, photography. I did it in the 80s, but gave it up due to the expense of processing. Then, took it up again two years ago with digital.

Surfing is my first love, and will always be a part of my life. It's borderline religion. I won't live in Atlanta forever. But I'm not the only one. There are hundreds of surfers in Atlanta, and we all communicate online and have a "club" called the Atlanta Surf Posse. Ten years ago I organized the first surfing club of Atlanta called GASS, Greater Atlanta Society of Surfers. I still have friends from those connections.

Music. I've been making talentless music for 25 painful years. My music stinks, but yet I'm still at it occasionally. Now I just strum guitars, but I thought I was going to be a rock star a long time ago.

There were a few summers in which I made girls my main hobby, but slowed down and got married.

So, that's about it.

[Jon Foster]

We do lots of outdoor activities like camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, geocaching and orienteering. Modeling, scratch building, casting and anything else train related in several different scales. Genealogy research and a few other things we don't have money or time for...

Jon.

[Bootsie]

Snowboarding!

I have lived in Northern Utah my whole life and last season was the first time I had ever been to a ski resort. Sad, the best snow on earth, and it took me 22 years to take advantage.

But I very quickly fell in love with snowboarding, and I will be doing as much as I can afford this season!

[Robert16]

Flyfishing to relax and kickboxing to keep fit. I also love music and collect vinyl - mostly 1960's psych rock through to underground/indie stuff.

This is a nice thread. It's interesting to know what some of you people get up to.:D

[Boomerbsg]

I shoot guns, target stuff mostly, was going to get into shooting IDPA or USPSA, but since obama took office I can barely afford to practice with my carry gun, let alone think about shooting contests.

Cheers

[wrussi]

would sleeping be called as a hobby?

[FlyingPhotog]

would sleeping be called as a hobby?

Only if it isn't otherwise necessary so I'd have to say no... ;)

[Harleypugs]

Poker, cigars, Scotch, RC airplanes, golf, computers and photography.....

[B Koo]

Race MX.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/Jeekinz/Riding%20Pics/IMG_1756.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/Jeekinz/Riding%20Pics/IMG_1674.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/Jeekinz/Wildwood%2010-09/IMG_3635.jpg

[canonnoob]

professional wakeboarding, singing, breakdancing

[SwitchBlade]

Computer gaming, been in a few clans playing at competition level in Wolf:ET and ET:QW. Car audio, currently getting worried that my spend in photography is rapidly approaching my spend on my car stereo. Minor hobbies are web coding, writing, and being a DIY junkie.

[Apollo.11]

professional wakeboarding, singing, breakdancing

You too? ;)

[canonnoob]

You too? ;)


supposed to be a joke?

[RobbieG]

Off-roading. Quads, sandrails, etc. Usually in the biggest sandbox in California. Glamis

[Apollo.11]

supposed to be a joke?

Yeah, I only wish I could do those things.

[EnglishBob]

Anotehr Golfer here...between the golf bag and camera bag, my home owners insurance has a LOT to cover.

[medic583]

Woodworking, Welding, non-stop renovations and landscaping, street/dirt bikes, snowmachining, 4x4's and generally having a blast with the 7 year old and 1 year old kids which take up most of the spare time :)

[Mille Miglia]

I'm cursed with a whole lot of exspensive hobbies... woodworking (home speaker building, kitchen utensils, furniture), motorcycle restoration (currently a 1972 Honda CB500F), collecting watches (Panerai, Chopard, Cartier, Omega) and mountain biking (couple a Konas). Thankfully my knees are shot, so looks like that last hobby is gonna be dropped :confused:

[team haymaker]

weightlifting, custom cars and trucks (mainly airride equipted) snowmobiling, and snowboarding

[RiverRunner]

Fishing (salmon to tuna), jetboating (running shallow rivers, rapids, and camping on the boat), Mustangs (we have a 07 Shelby SGT and an 08 Bullitt just for fun). Figured photograph was an extension recording our adventures. :D

[yuribox]

I was going to write fishing and paint ball... but... real truth is POTN.

[GoneTomorrow]

I build computers (gaming systems) when wherewithal allows, and do lots of hiking, backpacking, caving and I love reading Latin and Greek.

[KnightRanger]

I am currently involved in shifting my addiction from World of Warcraft to this image capturing I see here on POTN.
I hope your eyes repair shortly after viewing any of my, how can I say?, not so good image posts.
Thank you all for helping me handle this learning curve.

[Kendoway]

I am currently involved in shifting my addiction from World of Warcraft to this image capturing I see here on POTN.
I hope your eyes repair shortly after viewing any of my, how can I say?, not so good image posts.
Thank you all for helping me handle this learning curve.


Glad to have you here Kirt - ask lots of questions, and you'll usually get great answers :)

[Karl Johnston]

Golf, mountain biking, reading, painting rocks, street racing

[4g63]

i'm a gym freak, can't live without it.

[Radders]

I love my trance music and travel all over the UK and sometimes Europe to go see top DJ's.

I also just my job, which is painting on film sets, and I like to airbrush stuff, working on a helmet soon which i'll get some photos off.