Do You Have a Different Hobby?

[mikethompson]

Do you have a hobby that is a little more oddball or unique?

I've recently got into listening to shortwave radio. I don't know if that is a hobby or not, but it counts. Do you play a unique instrument? Are you learning Latin? Do you make your own paper?

I'm interested to see what some members fill their free time with other than with a pipe.

 

[ssjones]

My 1979 MGB gets exercised as often as possible. I rebuilt the top end of the motor this winter with some mild performance upgrades (head/carbs)

 

[scloyd]

I started building a Fleischmann HO German model railroad layout a few years ago. It's a very slow process because I have it in a room in the garage without heat or ac. Not much progress in the summer or winter. The plan is to put in heat and ac, but that's at the bottom of the "to do" list.

 

[Saintwilliam]

I have a dozen fountain pens and 20+ bottles of ink and all kinds of stationary.

they make writing a true joy

 

[kschatey]

Homebrewing and boardgaming.

 

[scloyd]

I have a dozen fountain pens and 20+ bottles of ink

Interesting. Why 20+ bottles of ink? Different colors? Antique bottles? Different types of ink? Please explain....seriously interested.

 

[Jaylotw]

I play some old time banjo and slide guitar, and keep 100+ fish...among other more ordinary hobbies like fishing. I also write sometimes. You gotta keep your hands occupied.

 

[trouttimes]

Building a bamboo fly rod, tying flies, long range shooting.

 

[jeff540]

I've dabbled with vacuum tube electronics for 20+ years. I've modified and repaired a lot of guitar amps and built several guitar amps from scratch over the years. I suck at woodworking though, so all my scratch projects look like something you'd bury a small pet in.

 

[coming to_falling too]

I picked up the mandolin a few years ago. I've been playing guitar for around twenty years. Piano a little bit, as well as drums, bass. I want to learn violin or cello.

 

[mikethompson]

boardgaming

I'm doing a lot of this now too

Interesting. Why 20+ bottles of ink? Different colors? Antique bottles? Different types of ink? Please explain....seriously interested.

Goes for me too, I'm guessing there are different qualities to different inks?

 

[mawnansmiff]

Al, there's an MG soft top like yours sat in a farmyard about 2 miles from me. Looks like it's not moved in years ?

Regards,

Jay.?

 

[mawnansmiff]

Mike, I so regret not getting involved in four things in my life.

Learning to read and speak Anglo Saxon, learning about and doing beekeeping and the same for cheesemaking and bookbinding.

I've loosely dabbled in the latter (making my own press) but only to repair ancient books in my collection.

Other than that I'm much involved in making and collecting micromounts. These are tiny samples of minerals, usually crystals, that are best viewed under a microscope.

Regards,

Jay.

 

[ThreeRivers]

My hobbies include making miniature knives, watchmaking, carving hobo nickels and dabbling in glass blowing for marble making. I might not be good at any one hobby, but I figure if I can keep at any of them long enough, one of them might start to look good.

 

[mikethompson]

Learning to read and speak Anglo Saxon, learning about and doing beekeeping and the same for cheesemaking and bookbinding.

There's always time to learn a few phrases Jay!

Other than that I'm much involved in making and collecting micromounts. These are tiny samples of minerals, usually crystals, that are best viewed under a microscope.

Very cool Jay, never heard of that before

carving hobo nickels

What is a hobo nickel?

 

[shanez]

Fishing/Camping/Hiking

Currently building a precision rifle.

Reading & Collecting Books

 

[Scarlet claw]

I love my fish pond.

 

[ThreeRivers]

What is a hobo nickel?

It's when you take an old Indian head/buffalo nickel and rework the front or back into a new picture.

 

[mawnansmiff]

"It's when you take an old Indian head/buffalo nickel and rework the front or back into a new picture. "

I've seen finger rings that guys have made from American coins, usually silver ones. They can look quite spectacular if done right!

Regards,

Jay.?

 

[shanez]

My hobbies include making miniature knives, watchmaking, carving hobo nickels and dabbling in glass blowing for marble making. I might not be good at any one hobby, but I figure if I can keep at any of them long enough, one of them might start to look good.
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That knife is awesome!