What are some other hobbies you guys enjoy?

[SoCalSteve]

I don't know. As a home player/hobbyist I just don't have the burning desire to play I once did. Sometimes I feel I play more out of guilt of owning the gear than of just wanting to for the enjoyment of it.

Anyway, maybe it's time to get into a new hobby and I'd like to know what some of you enjoy doing on a fairly regular basis. I mean, I'd love to learn fly fishing but it isn't something I could do on a daily basis.

Please feel free to elaborate on what you find to be satisfying about a particular activity or what you enjoy about it.

Steve

[The Guy]

love makin'

[Bones]

photography and dolphin wrangling.

[fender753]

I may be a bit nerdy, but I enjoy flying model airplanes and collecting coins as a hobby. To me atleast, guitar playing seems more of than a hobby, almost like something spiritual. To me guitar playing is in a whole different level

[pfflam]

I may be a bit nerdy, but I enjoy flying flying model airplanes and collecting coins as a hobby. To me atleast, guitar playing seems more of than a hobby, almost like something spiritual. To me guitar playing is in a whole differet
a bit nerdy?!

those are the king of nerdy . . . well I suppose you could go around with a metal detector at the beach. ;)

I'm just funnin, my best and oldest friend is also a coin collector: it can be a pretty profound thing, the way that different ideas are mirrored in the means-of-exchange.
He gave me an old Roman coin that I keep taped (in its case) to my computer monitor - the old and the new together.

[XKnight]

Besides playing guitar, I also ride motorcycles.

[SoCalSteve]

Bones, I have a Canon A-1 from 1984 and various lenses, filters,etc. Haven't done much serious shooting in years. I've actually been thinking of getting a D-SLR lately and getting back into it.

fender 753, flying model planes sounds like it would be fun.

[SoCalSteve]

Besides playing guitar, I also ride motorcycles.

Dirt or street, or both?

[GAD]

Photography, Astronomy, Ham Radio, Tae Kwon Do, Bicycling, High-end headphone listening, Home Theater, SCUBA Diving, Shooting, Hiking, Fly Fishing, Computers, Writing...

...I don't like to be bored.

GAD

[XKnight]

Dirt or street, or both?

I just cruise around and enjoy the scenery these days.

[AaeCee]

Bicycling, if you're the active type that is. I'm a roadie, but off-road is cool as well. Lots of guitarists like it, as it involves lots of equipment to compare, tinker with, and argue about, and has a high Zen factor. Gets you in killer condition as well. I'm also an addicted 'fixie' (fixed gear psycho) too....a total Zen.

[bigkahuna2u]

photography and dolphin wrangling.
What's dolphin wrangling?

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

Playing geetar, drums, piano
Gigging in bands whenever it comes together
Experimenting / modding different types of guitar amps
Digital photography, video and editing
Restoring, working on classic cars / motorcycles
Screwing around with computers and electronics
Revolvers and pistol collecting / shooting
Mountain biking
Street and dirt motorcycling
Cooking
Screwing around on the intrawebz :drink

[fender753]

He gave me an old Roman coin that I keep taped (in its case) to my computer monitor
I cringed for a second before I read "In its case"

[Bulldog]

Disc Golf

[Lucidology]

Posted by The Guy http://img.thegearpage.net/board/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=5024796#post5024796)
love makin'


Yep ,,, me too ...& Astrology for my friends & family ...
Plus there's a part of me that's a wannabe meta-fizzision, poet & even a wordy music critic ...

[lcjc800]

I'm shocked,
I thought I would have seen a bunch of aspiring Automotive designers, Financiers, Corporate critics and wannabe Heads of State posting in here.
Oh, those must be their real jobs, and they all just wank endlessly other times...:horse




sorry, venting a little....

[HEY!YOU!]

Droping in.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/bh2285/IMG_1457.jpg

plus~

oil painting
leather work
assorted art related projects

[zygleth]

I lift weights; therfore I can make eating my 3rd hobby.
I like the love making hobby but my wife of 22 years may not agree. For her I think the idea of that as a hobby stopped 21.5 years ago.

[rotren]

I love fly fishing. I started when I was 7 or 8. It's very relaxing and fulfilling.

I also love running, anything from 3 miles to marathons. I have run 3 marathons this year, 2:52 as the best one, and I love it. Very nice feeling to be in top shape, and you keep thin and with lots of endurance it's easier to focus on other things too. It's also the best stress reliever I know of. Compliments music well too.

[DC1]

Old crock cars. BMW's especially. Nothing like a 37 year old German car to occupy yer time...

Shooting

I love road trips. Route 66, that sort of thing.

DC

[RCM78]

Motorcycle Road Racing. I got involved with it around ten years ago. Six years ago I became an instructor with Team Pro-Motion. I teach their ART Basic school, ART Level 2, and an ocasional personal training class.

[Flyin' Brian]

Relaxing like this:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/LV000936.jpg

[DC1]

Relaxing like this:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/LV000936.jpg

Hey Bryan,

Ever been to Flabob (http://www.flabob.org/) in SoCal?

Went to a veterans event there last week and man, they have some cool old planes and homebuilts going on, not to mention a great little cafe.

DC

[Flyin' Brian]

Yeah I used to fly to Palm Springs all the time and occasionally got a little airplane side trip to Flabob. It's a unique soulful little airport.

[Lucidology]

I also love running, anything from 3 miles to marathons. I have run 3 marathons this year, 2:52 as the best one, and I love it. Very nice feeling to be in top shape, and you keep thin and with lots of endurance it's easier to focus on other things too. It's also the best stress reliever I know of. Compliments music well too.

Yo Robert ...
Did you ever consider running the Big Sur Marathon or any of their events?

You can check 'em out here if you're curious...

Big Sur Marathon Events (http://www.bsim.org/site7.aspx)

[TwoTubMan]

Barbequeing the perfect brisket. It's more of a calling than a hobby.

[Texas_Blues]

Writing, video games on teh pc...and reading, maybe ill get into painting once I get an easel paper and paint.

[JohnLochner]

Kayaking and fishing. Those things 'center' me, and remove the mad world of technology from my brain. Something as simple as studying why a fish might be in a particular location really puts things in perspective.

Of course, filet-ing said fish and rolling in Lousiana Fish Fry (the blue bag, seasoned), and frying in 375 degree corn oil puts even more of life in perspective. :-)

[airwarrior]

I've got a wide array of very nerdy, but fun hobbies.

I build plastic models, R/C model airplanes, collect WWI militaria, snowboard, read history, and whatever else happens to float my boat at the moment.

I'm rarely bored.

[bigkahuna2u]

I've got a wide array of very nerdy, but fun hobbies.

I build plastic models, R/C model airplanes, collect WWI militaria, snowboard, read history, and whatever else happens to float my boat at the moment.

I'm rarely bored.
Same here, I'm all over the place, rarely ever bored.

[jmbstudios]

Here is one........... Just finished it!!!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/gibowhunter/ar15.jpg

Here is the other.......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/jmbstudios/AR15001.jpg

there are more, but no pics.......

[devilrob1979]

Here is one........... Just finished it!!!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/gibowhunter/ar15.jpg

Here is the other.......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/jmbstudios/AR15001.jpg

there are more, but no pics.......

Bayonet studs and compensators make me happy. I'd never need either but bayonet studs give me fond memories of boot camp and the pain felt by holding onto 6142603's (can't believe I still remember her serial number) in a moment of sweaty-fingered desperation. I never really understood why bayonet studs were made illegal. How many people are bayoneted in gangland killings? I like to read a lot. I can't afford many other hobbies at the moment but I am a decent model airplane pilot. I used to play video games but I haven't been into it recently. Time to go to bed and prepare for my other current hobby, overtime.

[FredW]

Cooking Grilling Smoking...

and Cars

[michael.e]

Eatin and gettin fat!

Oh, and Loove makin...

yeh, yeh, like I said, drinkin and gettin fat....

I smell a brisket..

[Voxy Foxy]

writing.

[Big White Tele]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/Harpua03/Langerado%202008/DSCN0128.jpg

[nnick]

skateboarding.

[rob2001]

Writing and recording music. I took up building guitars for a few years, built some pretty cool guitars but it was a money pit and kinda detracted from my playing.

Otherwise, the wife and I own a small farm and we have 5 horses. I don't ride often but i'll occasionally saddle up on the weekend after I have a few beers. But there is always work to be done on the farm.... fun stuff like bailing hay, fixing fence building stuff etc... I find it all a good contrast to music.

[slopeshoulder]

Other than music: Comedy, talkin' politics, film, spy novels, british mysteries, hangin' with 3 maine coon cats, design, spirituality (big time). I have 2 businesses and three blogs. But mostly being with my wife and co-collaborator.

[davecan]

Preparing for the coming zombie invasion.

[Smakutus]

skateboarding.

Me too..

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esmakutus1/smakBDLB.jpg
http://www.ajdamnit.com/DSC_1812%20copy.jpg

Is that big wood bowl still there in Milwaukee? I drove from Flint to there and back a couple times to skate that thang back when there was onlt one bowl in Michigan.

Jeff

[Blue Fin]

Saltwater fishin'

[big mike]

Watching and going to fooseball games.
Car shows and such....target shooting. Friends, family, GF time...Madden on the play station.

[frank62]

Food.

[Tonefish]

Mountain biking and Alpine climbing

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r266/Tonefish/HobbyCollage.jpg

[glahnb]

My passion for music has been killed a lot the last few years. My job and marriage just doesn't allow the freedom I used to have. Also, my band got together after a 2 year break, and the magic isn't there, so I feel like I am spinning my wheels.

Mountain biking is my other passion, and I just sold a guitar to fund a bike. I never thought the day would come where I'd sell a guitar to buy a bike.

It;s weird, but my passion for the guitar has really diminished. I still love playing, but the other stuff isn't worth it. I'd rather watch tv with my wife on a Friday than go out and fight with club owners and play to empty bars for free.

[Teleplayer]

British Bulldogs (check my avatar). Love the breed.

Have done tons and tons of research into the breed and top breeders, bloodlines and pedigrees in the U.K. - where the breed originated. I used to research and track pedigrees for hours on end. Amazingly cool stuff (to me).

It's been a learning experience, and I have luckily met some pretty cool people along the way....not to mention having had two incredible Bulldogs (one's snoring in the next room right now....). It also led to my wife and me becoming active for awhile in Bulldog Rescue.

It started as a hobby, became a passion (going way beyond my music - and I have done plenty of gigging) and, somewhere along the way, turned into unquestioned dedication and love.

[mge80]

Dogs in general, sled dogs in particular, and Alaskan Malamutes specifically.

I probably have been through it all in great detail before, so I'll just let it go at that.:)

[Solomon]

Scuba Diving. I have been fortunate enough to visit and dive some amazing places around the world (Galapagos, Fiji, all over the Caribbean) and have seen some incredible things (from whale sharks and hammerheads by the hundreds to seahorses and critters that require a magnifying glass). Sometimes it is just the beauty of the sunlight streaking through the water onto impossibly white sand and multicolored coral reefs like in Cozumel, Mexico.

And kudos to the fellow Bulldog lover above. I have owned two and they were the best pets I have ever had.

[IndianScout]

pc gaming, software beta testing

[reno88]

skateboarding (vert), camping in our airstream, cooking.

[voodoochile]

wine- I am really into that but it is as expensive as music if you buy the really good stuff. Also, antique and collector firearms. I can usually only afford to go on one binge at a time...

[Shine]

I collect spores, molds and fungus.

[davess23]

Surfcasting, sailing, running. Reading is always good, too.

[Solomon]

I collect spores, molds and fungus.

So do I . . . oh you mean on purpose?

I need to clean my bathtub.

[Suproman77]

I collect spores, molds and fungus.

Dang! You beat me to it, Egon.

:AOK

[gkoelling]

Years ago I fished but after about 10 seasons and a total of about 8 fish, I quit.

I also used to hunt pheasant but it's a white collar sport and my income is ring around the collar, so I quit.

I used to read but about 9 years ago I bought a computer and I sit in front of it all day, so...

Beer drinking, yeah, I'm still into beer drinking.

[bluesjuke]

Used to go to the gun range everday that I wasn't working and sometimes after work.
Spent years on photography too.

Guitar is way past a hobby- I need it like I need air.

[prsflame]

Aside from playing guitar:

I play violin. I'm a member of an Orchestra, and I also perform with a Quartet.

I collect watches. Mostly vintage Rolex, Omega, Panerai, and Military watches.

I practice the Martial Art of Muay Thai 3-5x's per week. I'm also involved with MMA.

I'm a bulllfighting Afficianado. I travel to Spain and Portugal to attend various Corridas a few times per year. I also run with the Bulls every year in Pamplona, at San Fermin.

Huge Soccer fan. I support Sporting Lisbon.

[Frethog]

I came in the front door at 5am this morning. My wife’s alarm clock was already on. She says I might as well get in bed as opposed to sleeping on the couch ‘cause she’s getting up right now.

I reek of cigarette and cigar smoke, cheap beer and expensive scotch.

I just got home from playing my other hobby for over 9 hours straight.

She would have put a stop to this behavior long ago except for this: I toss my Mariners cap onto the rack; throw my jacket on the floor; drop my card-marker and lighter on the stand in the hallway and pull out my wallet.

I flip the wallet open and get a thumb and forefinger on the wad of bills and flop the wallet down. I count the bills. My wife peeks over my shoulder and asks how it went.

“Woulda been twice as much if that flush woulda hit. I don’t chase a lot, but they priced me in big-time”.

“Is that from the tourney or the cash game?” she asks. She already knows the answer.

“Cash” I reply.

“Of course” she says rolling her eyes.

I remind her “Make sure to keep those Powerball losers so we can write them off on our taxes against my Vegas winnings”…


I am an amateur who has enjoyed some success at No limit Texas hold’em poker. I won two tourneys in Vegas early in September back to back and I am planning on returning next June for a $1500 buy-in WSOP regional bracelet event. I’ll keep my day job…for now…

[TonyVt]

I ride Harley's in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. I also enjoy shooting skeet and trap.

[Ian Anderson]

Music. That involves concerts, record and concert poster collecting. Motorcycling.

[JLaps]

Scuba diving and skiing are two of my hobbies that come to mind

[bowie3141]

I may be a bit nerdy, but I enjoy flying model airplanes and collecting coins as a hobby. To me atleast, guitar playing seems more of than a hobby, almost like something spiritual. To me guitar playing is in a whole different levelhey i learned how to fly rc planes at busse woods when i used to live in illinois i'm not sure whick is more expensive though if you look at them both as hobbies...and heres who taught me how to fly www.gbaircraft.com (http://www.gbaircraft.com) my long time friend Dave...:dude

[shredtrash]

Watching and playing football. I'm addicted!

(1000 posts for me!)

[gregc]

I love riding my Ducati motorcycle about 6 months/year.
I'm studying classical trumpet for ~4 1/2 years now.
I love listening to all kinds of music on hi-end audio gear.

[Guitar Slinger6]

I barely have enough time for guitar, except posting here at TGP.

[opdev]

I love to ski but may family does not so I play guitar, buy guitars and read about guitars as my 3 hobbies ;)

[mad dog]

Ride motorcyles (ducati, guzzi), fly planes (one plane, a Grumman Yankee). Walk often for exercise, hang out with my lovely wife and see live music ... I like getting out in the country somewhere and taking all the little roads, get as lost as I can get and see the sights.

[gkoelling]

Relaxing like this:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/LV000936.jpg

If I were in that plane there'd be vomit everywhere. Everywhere!

[louderock]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/louderock/IMG_0139.jpg

[nnick]

Me too..

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esmakutus1/smakBDLB.jpg
http://www.ajdamnit.com/DSC_1812%20copy.jpg

Is that big wood bowl still there in Milwaukee? I drove from Flint to there and back a couple times to skate that thang back when there was onlt one bowl in Michigan.

Jeff

Yes it is if you are referring to 4 Seasons skatepark. There is also a bowl at Cream City skatepark.

[mge80]

If I were in that plane there'd be vomit everywhere. Everywhere!

I personally never found any delight in flying airplanes (aerobatic, personal, RCs, whatever) away from the job.


I tried to find interests outside of work. But, that's just me. I know a lot of pilots that spend all their free time tinkering on their personal aircraft in their hangars, or flying their RC planes, or building some homebuilt, or some other such thing. I left aviation completely behind when I drove away from the airport parking lot on my days off.

[candh]

I have a hobby business and little store in an artists mall. I make pens. Business is actually pretty good. Here is a advertisement. Picture is shot by me, too.:D

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/candhh/chriselleformcopy.jpg

[shihanderek]

I have a hobby business and little store in an artists mall. I make pens. Business is actually pretty good. Here is a advertisement. Picture is shot by me, too.:D

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/candhh/chriselleformcopy.jpg

Cool. I used to turn pens. Fun to do.

Now, I spend my time teaching and playing guitar, watching my teenaged daughters play softball and basketball, and practicing/teaching martial arts. Styles include jujitsu (not Brazillian), Judo, Okinawan Kenpo, Okinawan Kubojitsu (weapons), Aikido, Escrima, Tai Chi, and a variety of Chinese styles.

[ReflectionsBurn]

guns...i love tricking as they say out a gun...like pimp my ride, lol...putting superior optics and laser/lights on it...and shooting...bud i do love the rush on stage

[SoCalSteve]

So many interesting posts! I don't want to diminish the rest by singling out anyone/anything in particular. Very inspiring.

[Smakutus]

Yes it is if you are referring to 4 Seasons skatepark.

Yeah 4 Seasons.. That was the first big bowl I ever rode. Love it..

Jeff

[j_m_s]

Photography and Cardistry.

Cardistry is something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8rlLaG4lkBA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJjhI6z5mXw&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbFNHVt5Yqw

[mprvise]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/mprvise/AR16R1.jpg

[ReflectionsBurn]

here is my latest on my bushmaster...crappy phone picture...but i put the forearm hand guard with picanty rails, folding forearm grip with laser pressure sensor on grip which you cant see the laser...and eotech 552 sight (kinda pricey sight but it is bad a$$)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/reflectionsburn/ar152.jpg

[Tripower455]

I personally never found any delight in flying airplanes (aerobatic, personal, RCs, whatever) away from the job.


I tried to find interests outside of work. But, that's just me. I know a lot of pilots that spend all their free time tinkering on their personal aircraft in their hangars, or flying their RC planes, or building some homebuilt, or some other such thing. I left aviation completely behind when I drove away from the airport parking lot on my days off.



I agree, except for the RC part. I've enjoyed it since I was a kid, and still do. I've never had any interest in flying light airplanes for fun after learning to fly. I have friends who own airplanes and the only one I really enjoy flying is my friend's T-34.


My other hobbies include:

Firearms, my '66 GTO convertible, paintball, building/modding amps/effects and carting the kids to their various activities!

[eurotrashed]

Photography and this money pit:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/t/g/tgw5006/FIXX/FleetwoodshootPP2.jpg

[P90Nut]

I enjoy reading & Disc Golf.

[guitardork]

What? Nobody but me plays golf?

[m@2]

running/racing is my biggest hobby. marathons, 1/2 marathons and 10k's. Lots of fun, and keeps me relatively healthy.

also enjoy video games, soccer, home improvement

[UndergroundVint]

Fishing, ticket scalping, and rooting against the Yankees.

[mistercoffee1]

What? Nobody but me plays golf?

I love golf. When I was playing a lot, I was scoring in the mid 80's. But much like guitar playing, there isn't as much time to do either with family, work, etc.
I still gig once or twice a month. But, getting 4-5 hours to play golf on a weekend is a tough sell.

Love football and baseball as well. And sports video games.

[donnyjaguar]

mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, hi-fi buidling, parenting. The last one is the most challenging.

[guitarmook]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/guitarmook/DSCF1318.jpg

49 Ford. Stock flathead v8, 3sp OD. Slowly tweaking it, Not so slowly driving it.

[kludge]

Photography. And recording music, which is a different sort of black art from playing guitar.

[padols]

I do this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/padols/DSCF3693.jpg
When I'm not doing that I do this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/padols/DSCF2224.jpg
And when I'm not doing either of those I raise these...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/padols/DSCF2360.jpg

When I'm doing any of those things I'm working around the yard or taking a nap. Makes for a pretty full day....:)

[DC1]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/guitarmook/DSCF1318.jpg

49 Ford. Stock flathead v8, 3sp OD. Slowly tweaking it, Not so slowly driving it.


Yeah baby! My Dad's first car. Wish I still had it.

dc

[donnyjaguar]

The car that saved Ford!! Very nice.

[halcyon85]

Beer.

I also enjoy road trips, hanging out in the state parks of Oklahoma, and having an obsessive compulsive music collection disorder.

But mostly beer.

[Boobala]

1973 Datsun 240Z Restoration (when I'm not too lazy or short of cash)
Computers
Photography
Astronomy

[Elmer]

Aside from guitars, astronomy is my other big money pit. Looking at and imaging (well, attempting to - I'm still new to digital astro imaging) objects thousands / millions of light years away has a way of putting things in perspective. It's incredibly relaxing, too.

And talk about gear! :eek: Astronomy is a great way of relieving yourself of that pesky extra income...

[soulloud]

Weight lifting, bassfishing, horses, & lots of sex.

[KRosser]

I play guitar for a living, so it was never a hobby for me.

About a year and a half ago, I got into figure skating. I've always loved watching it and never tried it until the day before my 45th birthday when I finally told myself, "Dude, you're not getting any younger". I've gone a few days a week religiously since, have been taking lessons and entered a few adult beginner competitions.

I absolutely love it.

[rattles]

Camping.....not the 'too' rough kind. I enjoy collecting spoons from all over the world.

[Scott Peterson]

I'm big into fitness, see my site at www.commonsensefitness.net

I also enjoy soccer, golf, baseball, shooting (target) and snow skiing (alpine aka downhill).

[TNJ]

Music isnt a hobby with me either.

My wife got me into hiking, and I really enjoy it.
We have a house full of pets (3 cats/2 dogs/3 fresh water aquariums) who keep us busy and happy.
I read (seems this place cuts into that time, though), and used to enjoy playing Tennis/Basketball.

NFL Football...COLTS!!!! Another seasonal passion. (But you all know that!)

The get down and dirty part...too.
(whenever I can)

:)

S.
j

[-Analog-]

1. Truck modding
2. Going junking
3. Shooting/Collecting
4. Cooking
5. PC Modding/overclocking etc
6. BF2 Video game - 2 hours a week
7. Numeric lists.

[jumpnblues]

1. Street rodding...'40 Chevy Tudor Sedan (Master 85), chopped, twice "Z'ed", tilted "B" pillars and back window, 496 BBC, full roller engine, aluminum heads, yada, yada, yada, 700R4 4speed OD tranny, 3:70 posi, etc., etc.
2. Harley Road King Classic (Black)
3. Hanging with all you cool people on TGP.


Tom

[untoldguitarist]

Weight lifting, Working on my car, Road trips just to name a few.

[untoldguitarist]

Going to consignment store's because you never know what you can find in them for sale.

[Rick Huff]

I've got a new one in mind. I want to start on an old Indian motorcycle project.

[buddaman71]

My wife and kids and I actually love to cook as a stress reliever. Some of the best (well...non-marital related) times I have with my wife of 4 years have involved wine, gourmet food and the kitchen. We are addicted to the Food Network as well!