anybody have any good hobby ideas?

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:00 pm

besides the shooting sports and hunting and fishing....
which lately,....... i have not participated enough in....
I need another hobby....
got any ideas?

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:13 pm

Running, cycling, sailing, some of my other favorites

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:16 pm

Motorcycles?

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:18 pm

HO gauge trains. It will eat up time and clean out your pocketbook, but it is fullfilling.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:18 pm

Are you handy like Pitchy?
other than that I cant help ya, the only hobby I have is guns

ollogger

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:26 pm

rjohns94 wrote:Running, cycling, sailing, some of my other favorites

use to do all three...on the beach...loved windsurfing....

Pitchy wrote:Motorcycles?

Pitchy, I have been to most of the bikeweeks here in Daytona since 1983...
and the wife refuses to let me have a harley...or any motorcycle...
too many crashes in this area!
Well I do have a Harley....My dog Harley

!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:26 pm

Horse riding

Hayseed · Post by **Hayseed** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:48 pm

Building muzzleloaders , blacksmithing, knife makeing , leatherwork , bullet casting .

These all tie together for me ,after getting started in 70's had to learn how to make do .

Found out it was all quite enjoyable

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:49 pm

How about...

* Building wooden ship models

* Building plastic model kits

* Electric remote control cars/planes/helicopters

* Tying flies -- and making your own fishing rods

* Live steam engines (miniature)

How about reloading? That would get you out shooting more (ask me how I know!)

Then again, there's always volunteering at an agency that serves the needy, poor, elderly or animals.

Good luck!

Old No7

6pt-sika · Post by **6pt-sika** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:01 pm

Hmmmm !

I kinda still like old Frick Steam Engines !

Old Hart Parr steel wheel tractors !

New Holland single cylinder hit and miss farm engines .

Flying to and from the Philippines .

And to be toally honest I truely like seeing different parts of our country that I've not been to before , well with the exception of a good many of the URBAN areas !

This year has been a little tough hunting wise . Well atleast here on our property deer have been lacking for about a month now . So I am thinking something I have to deal with each year may be taking over . I've kinda been debating hunting here at home for the last several years . After the lack of success this season so far it leads me to believe I might be better off hunting the Blackwater my normal two times and perhaps some with a crossbow next year and stop with the whitetails here at home .

But I have a good nine months to debate that one over and over with myself .

6pt-sika · Post by **6pt-sika** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:06 pm

You have however forgotten the BIG THREE that seem to consume a large amount of the male population the world over !

1. DRINKING

2. GAMBLING

And last and certainly not the least !

3. WOMANIZING

I am quite happy with myself I can honestly say I drink very little if any . I do not gamble other then 2 lottery tickets each week and finally I have not womanized in perhaps 10 years !

Yep I'm kinda dull

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:08 pm

RIHMFIRE wrote:besides the shooting sports and hunting and fishing....
which lately,....... i have not participated enough in....
I need another hobby....
got any ideas?

R/C cars or airplanes? --- i have a blast with my little "race trucks" --- but i have not spent much time with them in the last year.

ITs a hobby i enjoy in 2 or 3 month spurts, then i put 'em away for awhile, then at some point i will decide to go hit the races again

I'm 41 years old and there are guys that i race with between ages 25 and 65-70 years old. The older guys are sometimes pretty darn solid because they have more time on their hands to work on their driving skillzz

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:11 pm

I refurbish sewing machines and make quilts.

Joe

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:15 pm

Gardening - at least you can have some food during the depression we're headed into.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:19 pm

RIHMFIRE wrote:besides the shooting sports and hunting and fishing....
which lately,....... i have not participated enough in....
I need another hobby....
got any ideas?

Well, since the country is legalizing dope at the same time it wants to ban guns (and self-defense, self-determination, and free speech), I think raising and smoke pot might be worthwhile pursuits.

Yes, I was being sarcastic...

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:30 pm

I was into flying RC airplanes for a few years, but like any other hobby that can get expensive. I had a great time learning to fly and watching my skills grow. But like any other machine, they can have failures, and when a levergun gets dropped and hits the ground you pick it up, dust it off and shoot it. When a plane does that at 50 or 60 mph you loose enough money to buy another levergun. It can be a lot of fun though.

fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:53 pm

DRAG RACING!!! MAN YOU WILL NEVER HAVE ANY MONEY..ASK ME HOW I KNOW!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:11 am

Hunting, fishing, reloading, drift boat, motorcycles, lots of online time....I can't afford anything else, and now, I have to cut back in order to dabble in a little bit of everything....At least everything is currently paid for.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:43 am

Swimming, it's fun, doesn't stress skeletal structure (knees, joints, etc.) exercise.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:07 am

Build an inpenetratable fortress.

Craft an army of life-sized terra cotta warriors.

Develop and patent a humane squirrel launching mechanism.

Raise a chicken and teach it to play the piano.

That should keep you busy for a while.

Post by **Old Savage** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:40 am

Mud racing!

rock climbing

visualizing health

assassination investigation

antique cars

photographing cheer leaders

hooping

sailing

seal watching

pet flying

golf shopping

parties

wine tasting

barn work

visiting drive in coffee shops

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:50 am

FWiedner wrote:Build an inpenetratable fortress.

Craft an army of life-sized terra cotta warriors.

Develop and patent a humane squirrel launching mechanism.

Raise a chicken and teach it to play the piano.

That should keep you busy for a while.

Three out of four are old hat....

new pig hunter · Post by **new pig hunter** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:25 am

sheesh, what is wrong with you guys ??

I didn't see one guy suggest taking lots and lots of naps !!

Cheers,

Carl

p.s. read all the Jonathan Kellerman novels, in chronological order.

p.p.s. read all the Robert Crais novels, in chronological order.

piller · Post by **piller** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:31 am

Obtain a complete set of Zane Gray novels in hardbound covers. That will take you some time and you can have the fun of reading them, too.

Gobblerforge · Post by **Gobblerforge** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:03 am

My full time hobby is building things that I want instead of buying them, much like Pitchy and others. So I guess the bottom line is the hobby would be to learn to use and collect hand tools. Once the skills are there, you can do and have anything you want.

Gobbler

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:17 am

Ham radio, canoeing...

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:58 am

favorite suggestions so far....

Hayseed wrote:knife makeing ,

rjohns94 wrote:Horse rising

surrounded by horses and aquestrian facilities

I need to start drinking coffee

Old Savage wrote: visiting drive in coffee shops

TedH wrote:I was into flying RC airplanes for a few years, but like any other hobby that can get expensive. I had a great time learning to fly and watching my skills grow. But like any other machine, they can have failures, and when a levergun gets dropped and hits the ground you pick it up, dust it off and shoot it. When a plane does that at 50 or 60 mph you loose enough money to buy another levergun. It can be a lot of fun though.

Theres a big club down the road....and your right....I have looked into this...many $$$$s
but looks like a lot of fun....

AJMD429 wrote:Gardening -

gonna start the spring garden soon

Old No7 wrote:How about...
* Tying flies -- and making your own fishing rods
Old No7

My next door neighbor makes fly rods, rod art and ties flies....I like this!

thanks guys...great ideas, Keep the suggestions coming....
I wish I could find a hobby that makes money!

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:20 am

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Nazgul · Post by **Nazgul** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:29 am

Kayaking.....nothing like seeing a fat old guy on the water.

Good place to have coffee in the morning.

Don

DBW · Post by **DBW** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:04 am

My other hobby...

Newtmaker · Post by **Newtmaker** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:21 am

You could get into pen making and wood turning. Lathes are fairly cheap and the kits are as well. Makes a LOT of sawdust!!

Walt

Alphawolf45 · Post by **Alphawolf45** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:32 am

I am getting old enough that it pains me to stand at a machine for my metalsworking/gunsmithing hobby. I plan to eventually sit down for my hobby activities..Plan to buy good microscopes and take up microphotography..Hunt bugs outdoors for bit of fresh air and then settle down at the bench to zoom in and take pictures..It'd be an interesting and cheap enough hobby to get into on a modest budget that just everybody and his brother isnt already doing.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:35 am

Hobie wrote:
RIHMFIRE wrote:got any ideas?
Well, since the country is legalizing dope at the same time it wants to ban guns (and self-defense, self-determination, and free speech), I think raising and smoke pot might be worthwhile pursuits.
Yes, I was being sarcastic...

My brother and i have spoken about moving to Denver and opening up a boutique pastry and bearclaw(the delicious kind) across the street from one of those emporiums.

we will also stock every variety of Doritos offered , as well as Funyuns

41 Redhawk · Post by **41 Redhawk** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:46 am

I wish I could find a hobby that makes money!

That's when it becomes a job!

yooper2 · Post by **yooper2** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:11 am

I spend a lot of time sailing and kayaking/canoeing when the weather permits.
Also, raising chickens is cheap, you get eggs/meat, and they are fun little critters.

Motorsports are also addictive and fun, awful expensive though.

Eric

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:14 am

You have however forgotten the BIG THREE that seem to consume a large amount of the male population the world over !

1. DRINKING

2. GAMBLING

And last and certainly not the least !

3. WOMANIZING

Motorcycling is CERTAINLY a lot safer than any of those!!!!

-Stretch

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:23 am

Learn to work the saxophone?

L_Kilkenny · Post by **L_Kilkenny** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:30 am

Canoeing (I suppose kayaking too), camping, build a small camper, harmonica, leather work.................

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:03 am

take up guitar playing. or any other musical instrument

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:04 am

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JB · Post by JB » Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:33 am

nose picking, scab eating, thinking of ways to beat the welfare system, and cross dressing are all quite common among some of my family

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:56 am

Other than restoring old cars my Grandchildren occupy most of my time.

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:45 pm

Here's another one of mine that costs very little and is a lot of fun: making and using atlatls and darts. This was Homo sapiens' primary weapon for perhaps 40,000 years BEFORE the bow and arrow. I like juniper, yew and hazel in particular for the atlatl, and prefer red osier dogwood shoots for the dart shafts, which can be 5-7 feet long, with the heavy end toward the front. PM me for more if interested. Paleoplanet is the best place on the Net to learn about these fascinating yet simple tools.

Canuck Bob · Post by **Canuck Bob** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:09 pm

My hobbies included Ultra Light flying, woodworking, hiking, and home reno projects pre-cancer.

Post cancer, anything that involves my kids or grand kids if I had any. Absolutely the best activity God ever sanctioned for stress relief. Healthy life style choices, sounds like a foolish commercial but it works.

My work in the shop is much more practical now. Wood projects are for the house, repairs, or school projects. Wrenching is to keep the vehicles up and save a few bucks but I really enjoy it.

Hobbies that I am revisiting post-cancer are photography and canoeing with the kids, 9 and 11. Every Canadian should be handy with a paddle and a lever action!

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:41 pm

M. M. Wright wrote:
Other than restoring old cars my Grandchildren occupy most of my time.

that is a very nice pick-up

shooter · Post by **shooter** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:24 pm

I enjoy working with leather and making knives. Besides those, guns are just about my only hobby. I dabble a little in making bows and piddling around with other stuff. Then there's reloading and bullet casting.

gak · Post by **gak** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:38 pm

RIHMFIRE wrote:
M. M. Wright wrote:
Other than restoring old cars my Grandchildren occupy most of my time.
that is a very nice pick-up

+1 what year? I'm helping a friend finish up a '51 - 5 window like it just now..

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:48 am

Restoring a collector car yourself is a very rewarding, albeit expensive hobby. It's kind of like building a model, only on a grander scale, plus you get to drive it! This is my '55 Chevrolet Nomad. I've owned it since August 1969. It took me nine years to restore it back to its factory new, all original condition. It is now worth considerably more than I have invested in it!

I enjoy taking it to car shows, or just a nice Sunday drive.

SHASTA

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:59 am

Doing the crossword puzzles are a dandy way to lose a couple hours, and freshen up your mind.

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:24 am

One thing I always wanted to know about was electronics; how to make stuff out of capacitors, resistors, etc.

I recently bought a kit to make a small amp which will be used to boost coyote calls. It didn't take long and was extremely satisfying to complete. It worked great for a few minutes, then I connected an overly powerful battery and it blew up. "Pop - ffft!".

So I got to do it all over again. I had a pleasant time with the soldering gun and instructions. But I'd like to know more. And there are lots of kits out there.

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OS, where did you get a picture of Pitchy's dog?