Our "other" hobbies

[Emc2]

I race amateur dirt/asphalt tracks in the south. Anyone else? Tell me there's some other puter geek who can shut it off for a couple of hours to labor and strain over something else besides me?!?!?!

[Dominus]

Between school, work, and being a nerd, I don't have much free time to spend on hobbies.

The closest thing I have to a hobby is sleep.

[Eli]

Besides these godforsaken things, I also build, drive, and occasionally race radio controlled model cars. In fact I'm waiting for the second coat of paint to dry on one of my onroad bodies right now...

[Ed_S]

Woodworking, coaching youth baseball/softball, various collections, and mainly - trying to stay halfway sane with two teenagers!!

Ed

[rotax]

modifying my mustang in summer time and drag racing it too snowmobiling in the winter and screwing up my pc in between

[NavyDood_ F/A18_Mech]

Let's see....

My wife and pets.

My 96 Camaro Z28. (polishing, washing, and modding it)

4 wheelin in my 84 Toyota 4x4 that's lifted 7" (She's a beast) http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

Mountain Biking

Jim

[Missing the point]

R/C cars, Model Cars, Old Cars(restoring), racing New cars with my pop, eating, sleeping, and looking for old computers to get running!

[jad1097]

Not much the last couple of years but my true love is cars. I now a have a 1954 Caddy in the works http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif, I just have to work out the title problems(no title, It is sitting on some land a friend bought).
I think I may have to chop and drop it. I am going to look at it tommorow and get the VIN and see what happens. However I may buy and sell it or trade for a Chevelle or V8 Vega/monza 74 or older, maybe even a MustangII.
And playing guitar.



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[desmocat]

Riding my Ducatis, playing with gas powered R/C cars, watersking,music/movies,shooting,camping/traveling, Making myself heavier by trying to cook new things on the grill, building model aircraft/trucks when it's nasty outside,and beeeerrr. MMMMM.(mostly off the wall stuff,microbrews,etc,not from the big 3)

[neo_otyugh]

study and study some more, when i can i surf, fish, and work on my car or work on home/mobile/theater audio systems...

[desmocat]

Riding my Ducatis, playing with gas powered R/C cars, watersking,music/movies,shooting,camping/traveling, Making myself heavier by trying to cook new things on the grill, building model aircraft/trucks when it's nasty outside,and beeeerrr. MMMMM.(mostly off the wall stuff,microbrews,etc,not from the big 3)
sorry for the double post,socalgal, please delete one of these, thanks. Mp

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[Chef Mark]

Cooking gourmet meals and investments. Trying to build the investments to the point that we don't have to work unless we want to!

Chef

[Mntsnow]

When I HAVE free time it's SNOW-mobiling http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Mntsnow

[Dave_H]

This is my hobby. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
Dave

[seti]

Snowboarding, mountain bikeing, playing guitar, and eating cereal.

NavyDood_ F/A18_Mech, what kind of bike do you have?

edit: I shur kan spel


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[Susan]

Not really a hobby, but my primary job is my kids - 4 of them. So, that's the majority of where my time is spent. If it's not taking care of them, it's just spending quality time with them that's important, and fun too http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif.

Then there's gardening which I love. Every minute I can get, I spend outside...

[zetor]

When I'm not fixing my wife's,my parent's, and my Aunt and Uncle's computers. I build and fly R\C airplanes, go metal detecting, and try to get out on my tractor and just pickup rocks. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[C.C.]

I farm a little. Got a few head of cattle and put up quite a bit of hay in the summertime. Anytime anybody wants to come and work some let me know, I'll let you throw hay around all you want http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif Thinking about getting into the cane/sorghum/molasses business but that's a whole lot of work and I'm also going back to school this fall so that might be out. Seems like if I'm not on the tractor or computer, I'm working on one of them. What fun.

Casey

[CMonster]

High-fire hand made ceramics, and metal sculpture:

http://personal.paclink.net/~cmonster/MetalBird.JPG

This bird is 3 feet high and made primarily of 3/16" steel plate and other odds and ends. It sold in a Beverly Hills Gallery for a measly $300 - I only got half that... Oh well.



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[Smokey]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...

Downhill Skiing
Tennis
Biking
Schoolwork (now there's a hobby for ya!)
Fishkeeping

There's probably more, but I can't think of them now... http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[OuTpaTienT]

Guitar, stunt kites, r/c car, darts, ping-pong, beer, & sleeping.

Oh yeah, every once in a while you can add women to the mix of stuff I'm interested it. But currently I'm in a "he-man woman hater's" state of mind. Keep the evil creatures away. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[Missing the point]

Very nice CMonster!

[Paul V]

Hey Dominus, you don't happen to play UO as a hobby? There's someone with that nick there, wondered if I was seeing you.

My hobbies include having women problems (I list this as a hobby because I always seem to be doing it), homework, taking walks, sleeping, and having fun with friends.

[CMonster]

Thanks MTP!

[M1pilot]

Before I busted my back in a crash two years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of having a job and a hobby that were basically one and the same. Flying, flying, flying....got it on the brain real bad. I can't do it for a job anymore, but it's still a great hobby. Once I sell my plane, I'll be either building another one rigged with full hand controls or refitting an existing aircraft.

-M1pilot

[Toadman]

Taking flying lessons 3 times/mo., riding the Ninja, Playing the strat or Yamaha Synth, tennis, coaching baseball, running the dog.. (sigh) real life....:-)

[alfaguy]

I guess I'm stretched a bit thin
I go to night school, trying to finish those elusive last 8-10(depends on my records or thiers, I transfered 3 times) classes for my BSBA.
Trying to de-program myself from the navy, I've been Navy "free" for 13 months now, I got myself a REAL job. :-) Systems Analyst.
I have a partner and together we are buying a house, close this week on Thurs. YIPPIE. We also have adopted 2 greyhounds. Something I've wanted for a few years now.
I also picked up another hobby. I bought a Alfa Romeo Spider last Spring,needs a little restoring (fading paint and new top) 95% orignal eqip, with only 44k original miles.
Im sure my spare time will be consumed by the dogs, and new house chores. Though I have assigned Kevin the duties and responsibilities of caring for the pool.

bthom70

[Thor]

hmmm is there LIFE outsite of IT ?

My hobby is cooking and skiing..When ever I have the time to do it... http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Thor

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[tonym]

Hobbies. Hmmmm, let's see:

In no particular order:

my dogs (Asta, Angus and Daisy!)
travelling (went to Maine for the day yesterday, going to Ireland in April)
the theatre (saw "ART" last)
the cinema (saw "My Dog Skip" last. Sniff. Sniff.)
R/C cars (I want a "Cricket" w/the chainsaw engine in the WORST way)
Big cars (looking at a 66 'vette later!)
My truck (don't call me Jimmy, call me "James")
HO trains (got hundreds, can't stop)
woodworking (Shaker furniture)
gardening (love roses)
home improvement (start the kitchen in two weeks)
teaching (advanced math/electronics)
volunteer work with kids
collecting antique mechanized banks
collecting toys (I love all kinds of neat toys and have lots to prove it)
reading books (have LOTS of those, too!)
astronomy (6" reflector..the good weather's here. Heeeehaw!)
music (piano and guitar)
sports (hockey, football, baseball...go Sox!)
home entertainment stuff (DVD, stereo)
politics (I hold two elected offices)
cooking

And no, I do not sleep...


Tony

[wyvrn]

My hobby is spending time with my fiance. Between us studying and me working full time, we are lucky to get a weekend in together. We went salsa dancing Friday night, mmm that was fun! Other than that, reading and playing sports are my favorite.

[Biff]

I like biking around town
Checking out greasy spoons http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
Working out when I do it

[JeffD78]

Hmm...

The new puppy
My aquarium if I ever get it set back up after moving 1500 miles. The fish didn't make it.
Our Cockatiel when it isn't constantly squawking!
I love to autocross, but I don't have a car that's good for it anymore.
I've found I really like to play card games.
I want a gas powered R/C car, and a plane, and a boat.
If I had the money, I'd love M1Pilot's hobby. Been a plane freak for all my life. (pun intended)

[buddmann]

Other hobbies,
Where to start,just finished remodeling the bathroom,put in whirlpool bath,rebuilding a 1950 JD tractor for a friend,fishing in the summer(walleye and trout),criusing the lake in our boats,water skiing,tubing,swimming,hunting for moose and grouse,exploring with the Argo and our 2 dogs Duke and Chico,touring on my Venture Royale that the wife bought me for Christmas 2 years aqo,4 wheeling with my Ford,helping friends cut firewood,visiting with friends and family.
buddmann

[narayan]

When I have free time, I go camping, fishing, four-wheel-driving in my '91 Toyota 4x4, planting trees and bushes and keeping my yard neat, hunting, plinking (target shooting), and eating steak. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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[jadinolf]

Ham Radio for me. I've been a radio amateur since 1968.

Must confess that computing has taken top priority for the last 5 years.

[redstone]

Historical reenacting. We like to dress up like they dressed in the 18th century and pretend we are something we will never be. I also make reproduction flintlock rifles. This is a picture of our camp as it was set up in Wyoming, N.Y. at the Eastern Primitive Rendezvous in 95. ÿþ
http://www.tir.com/~redstone/Eastipi.jpg

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[Emc2]

I'm getting to a point in my busy schedule that I can't use my computer for games any more. When I do, though I take plenty of Oreo's, cause it means I'm skipping dinner.

[montanafan]

I don't have a lot of time for enjoying my hobbies right now, but hopefully that'll all change in a little over two months. Then I'll be playing tennis, reading, hiking, traveling, and just sitting in the swing in the front yard feeling the sun and breeze on my face and listening to the birds sing. *sigh*

[Eli]

Wow, more of us are into R/C stuff than I had imagined... Anyone have any older R/C car parts for sale or trade? lol

[Spencer]

COMPUTERS AND GOLF, THAT'S ALL THERE IS!

[welsh wizard]

Before I left the UK I used to collect and ride old Motercycles, and was PRO of the NOC, when I left Sold over 18 ranging from Norton to BSA, Kept the BSA and have shipped it with me to every country since, as it was the 3rd one ever made of a production run of less than 500.
Now All I have time for is to do a bit of fishing by just going down the back of section to the Harbour waters and trying to catch the odd snapper, flounder, Ray and Mullet.
Most of my time is taken up with computers these days though.
WW

[welsh wizard]

Cmonster,
Really liked the Bird, reckon you were robbed there, at that price.
WW

[SoopaStar]

I am into sport compact car (I own a 1991 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD, Turbo. I ama member of the Gateway DSM club (gateway.dsm.org). I am working on that in my spare (haha) time.
I am also into car audio and have spent a pretty penny on that for my car too. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
But, my main interests are in my computers and my girlfriend.

Paul C.

[JW310]

Well, aside from being a high school student, I also try to balance out working with computers, ham radio (since 1994), and keeping my emotions under control. Don't know what I'd do without any of these things as my "hobbies". School and controlling my emotions aren't exactly fun, but I manage (or at least try to).

JW

edit: Almost forgot to mention - sleep is also something I value enough to consider a hobby. I get it when I can take it LOL.

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[TheDevilXV]

My life is sooo bizare. I spent my whole life wanting to be an orchestral musician. I acheived it and played professionally for about decade, while also getting my Artist Diploma and Masters Degree, and working on a Doctorate. Ummm...then I left my wife, and started a new life as a Network Administrator! Hehehe.

My hobbies are anything computer related, especially networking, web page building, and computer gaming. Perform musically when "I" feel like it. =P! Also, spirituality, meditation, and yeah, sleeping =).

That's my strange life...

[psyklone]

hmm ... besides computers my hobbies are:
camping
fishing
electronics/circuit design
drawing
guitar (blues mainly)
4x4 vehicles
hiking

... that's most of it for now. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[alpha]

Computing - building a new rig soon - getting an SLI from Brydon
Playing the accordian, piano, tin whistle, melodeon and the recorder.

[Missing the point]

Ok, here are my final ones, I jsut remembered a couple more:

Bike riding
HO trains
Model cars
Full size cars
old cars
GOLF
Eating
eating
Trampoline
Scool
Tetherball
tennis
wrestling
Motorsport club at school
Drag racing
racing with dad
watching TV
read magazines
read novels
polish shiny things

[RobRich]

My hobbies include:

-working on cars
-designing/building LARGE car stereo systems
-shortwave radio
-other types of communications (10/11 meter primarly)
-tennis
-playing cards (got to do something between classes)
-hanging out at clubs
-cruising "the strip"
-proably most of all: writing

[Missing the point]

Oh yeah, I forgot abnout that one RobRich! I do LARGE car stereos too (me and my bro). His car is a 1998 Golf with Focal Top-of-the-line Component sets. He has one 15" sub. His old stereo in this car was a boomer. It was 2 MTX Thunder 2300 Amps powering 3 MTX Thunder 7000 15" Subs. Now that was a boomer!

[RobRich]

I've had to scale back my car's stereo because of the local police, so here ya go:

-Pioneer 140watt head unit

-2 = 5*7 high performance 2 ways
-2 = 6*6 high perfomance 3 ways

-MTX 2 channel 425 watt (rms) amp
-Active low pass crossover
-2 = 10" MTX sub's in seperate ported bandpass enclosers

Used to also include:

-40 watt 2 channel 12 band EQ

-2 = 8" dual coil sub's in sealed box, 2 = 2*4 tweets
-Audio Gods 2 channel 400watt (max) Class A digital amp
-2 passive crossovers

-8" dual coil sub in ported bandpass tube
-Craig 2 channel 200 watt (max) amp

-2 = 8" high performance woofers in seperate ported boxes, 2 = 2.5 tweets
-Alpine 2 channel 200 watt (rms) amp

-2 = Cheap 8" woofers in sealed enclosure
-Phantom 2 channel 200 watt (max} amp

-2 = 6*9 3 ways in sealed box
-Craig 2 channel 40 watt (max) amp

I can still hit some good bass, but nothing like it was. I had a run in with the police in my area, and I was instructed to turn it down or recieve some large fines and possible confiscation. I'm going to have to work on my current system, as I have extremely good bass, but little else. Inside my car the mid and highs are good, but nothing but bass outside. My last setup had extremely well balanced sound, as the mids were just as loud as the bass. You could actually here the music and the lyrics, not just a thumping sound driving down the road. The scary part was that I crammed all this in a Firebird. It proably was a good thing, though, as I'm sure my car would have been shook apart by now.

My next project is my Mercede's 450. I've already got the car itself about 80% finished. It runs great (150+ mph) and looks good, but I need a paint job and my front seats redone. I'll get around to it one of these days. As for it's stereo, it already has a rather nice Alpine head unit, so I've got a good foundation to start with. I probably invest in some good 15's to drop in the trunk, and a good 400-600 watt amp. That should hold me over for awhile, until I get he urge to "tweaking" it again.

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[Missing the point]

My dad is getting a sweetass stereo for his 1996 VW Jetta. You may know it, becasue it is mighty famous. It is the first Jetta to have a Audi 1.8T motor put in it. You can look at it here= http://www.momentummotor.com/1.8T%20jetta.htm

It is gonna be getting a real sound quality system. here are the components:

Exact 6 coax (back)
Exact 6 comp (front)
Exact 12" sub (2 rear deck)
Class A 1002 Amp
Class A 804 Amp
Pioneer Head unit(haven't decided which one)


I don't know a lot of the details, but here is the meat of it.

[RobRich]

That Jetta is nearly as screwed up as an Audi is used to own. Back in high school, I had an '84 Audi 4000SQ Quattro. 1984 was only the only year that Audio included true 4 wheel drive (not all wheel drive, which has been used since) in the 4000 sedan series. The really wierd part was that it had a high output 5 cylinder enigne that was found in the better 5000 series. After consulting with some experienced people, that car was a limited production run of a couple of thousand. Well after I got done with it, it would definitely run. I used to love taking it to town a playing around with the the smaller sports cars (MR-2's, Fieros, Reatta's, Mitsubitshi's, etc.). I could even keep pace with the stock Mustang and Camaro v8's.

If you want to see something really wierd, you need to see this Volvo wagon that runs around my town. My mechainic just finished the changeover of it. It now has Corvette LT-1 350! thats been completely perfermance built, plus an upgraded suspension and drive train.

BTW, Exact makes some nice stereo component's, so that should be a definite competition system.

Also, I just noticed the bunch of amatuer radio operators listed above. Does anyone still talk on 10/11 meter? I've still got all my equipement, but rarely ever use it anymore. Before I really got interested in computers, I could waste hours just setting around and talking on the radio. Kind of inspires me to fire up my old system and cook off some of the dust. i fugure that most people now talk on 2 meter, 220, and 440. These bands are gaining popularity in my area, but I prefer my long distance communications. Since the FCC now allows liscencing for 10-160m communications without learning morris code, I might get around to taking the test. The written section is no prob, but I never had an interest to learn the code.

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[Emc2]

Darn AP class is keeping from my games. I gotta topic on religion in the guilded age this morning and a 5-paged single-spaced report is due TOMORROW on his desk. Don't ever take AP US History or even let your kids take it. Takes up too much time!