What are Your Hobbies?

[crusader]

I never understood the Lawn Urge.

Grew up in a manicured Midwestern suburb, and half the year for everyone was

Snip snip, clip clip, bzzzzz bzzzzz, scoop scoop, carry carry, dump dump, repeat.



My idea of a perfect yard came later: 2.66 acres of untouched desert in far northern Scottsdale. What's referred to in that part of the world as "natural landscape".

The most yard work I ever did was remove the occasional plastic bag caught in a cactus at the end of a windy day.

The rest of the yard work time budget was spent grilling, watching critters with binocs, reading, going for walks, and so forth.

This isn't my place---it's just pics off the Net---but was taken only a few miles away. The "feel" is exactly right:



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Pretty scenery George.

I have that one disease to where I have to go all out hen I do something. That and being a Nebraskan, we like to grow stuff just to cut it down

 

[dcicero]

I never understood the Lawn Urge.

Grew up in a manicured Midwestern suburb, and half the year for everyone was

Snip snip, clip clip, bzzzzz bzzzzz, scoop scoop, carry carry, dump dump, repeat.



My idea of a perfect yard came later: 2.66 acres of untouched desert in far northern Scottsdale. What's referred to in that part of the world as "natural landscape".

The most yard work I ever did was remove the occasional plastic bag caught in a cactus at the end of a windy day.

The rest of the yard work time budget was spent grilling, watching critters with binocs, reading, going for walks, and so forth.

This isn't my place---it's just pics off the Net---but was taken only a few miles away. The "feel" is exactly right:



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It is beautiful, used to live in Scottdale. Now in Michigan and I really look forward to yard work. The weather is beautiful and taking care of the property (only .5 acres) is satisfying in some way.

 

[georged]

That and being a Nebraskan, we like to grow stuff just to cut it down

And thank you for that!

Food is quite useful when not dying from statvation is desired.

 

[beefeater33]

Gardening (mainly cacti)

I would love to see some pics............... I dabble in the cacti too, but just getting started..........

 

[shanez]

being a Nebraskan

Cow tipping and snipe hunting?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Cow tipping and snipe hunting?

Those are quite common in Kentucky as is the flaming bag of shit on the porch.

 

[shanez]

Those are quite common in Kentucky as is the flaming bag of shit on the porch.

Ah, the good old days of high school.

 

[Sir Yak]

Kayaking and deer hunting. I do both by myself and with my daughter. My wife also paddles but doesn’t hunt.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Never been much of a hobbyist smoker. I indulge all forms of nicotine intake. I work a 7/12 shift so my "hobbies" would be spending time with my family and dogs when I get the opportunity and Rubik's type puzzles.

 

[telescopes]

I have sundered quietly as an Urban Archeologist unearthing Tiki Mugs and drinks for over 40 years.

I am a member of a motorcycle club and own and drive a beautiful Indian motorcycle.

I travel, more than most, less than some.

I fly fish.

I build and shoot rifles. I have a gun collection that might be bigger than my pipe collection in terms of numbers.

For fun, I study quantum mechanics and am preparing for my second Ph.D. which is in... quantum mechanics. This may be mostly to off set dementia in the future now that I am retired.

If I wasn't married, I would most likely be chasing women.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I run on caffeine, nicotine, and hatred while enjoying the occasional alcoholic beverage and reading (primarily history or biographies with a smattering of classic fiction and horror).

I used to infuse my own booze and watch horror movies or boxing/wrestling, but those enjoyments and some others (like silence) left town when my daughter was born.

As a former line cook of 18 years and being a large American, I enjoy cooking and food. In fact, cooking is one of the few activities that involve all 5 senses (except you keep your clothes on and it is less expensive).

 

[OSOBUCO]

I enjoy cooking and food. In fact, cooking is one of the few activities that involve all 5 senses (except you keep your clothes on and it is less expensive).

cooking while clothed??? I’ll have to give that a try

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

cooking while clothed??? I’ll have to give that a try

Remember, bacon splatters.

While a female (or male, I suppose) may look good cooking in lingerie, in rarely works out well in practice (similar to a shower where one person is typically not under the running water and ends up cold).

 

[Searock Fan]

I collect ten carat and larger vvs-grade white and blue-white diamonds that I find at garage sales priced for $5 or less.

No luck so far, though, so no pics.

We used to do the garage sale thing on Saturday mornings, but Covid shut that down. It hasn't recovered and they are now too few and far between.

 

[Searock Fan]

I've been an audiophile for 50 years. When I got married 21 years ago I had to let my system go and downsize it. This is what I gave up. Damn!

 

[bullet08]

Breathing. Someone's got to do it.

 

[shanez]

And thank you for that!

Food is quite useful when not dying from statvation is desired.



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Most of the corn grown where I grew up in NE was for livestock but the 2 rows nearest the road were almost always phenomenal sweet corn that was free for the taking as long as you asked first.

If you learned how to can/jar starvation was a virtual impossibility. Other veggies easily/readily grew in the back yard garden.

 

[beefeater33]

Most of the corn grown where I grew up in NE was for livestock but the 2 rows nearest the road were almost always phenomenal sweet corn that was free for the taking as long as you asked first.

If you learned how to can/jar starvation was a virtual impossibility. Other veggies easily/readily grew in the back yard garden.

Same here in Ohio............. The good stuff is on the outside rows.............. ask and ye shall receive. Silver Queen mostly, Damn fine stuff!.............

 

[Searock Fan]

Most of the corn grown where I grew up in NE was for livestock but the 2 rows nearest the road were almost always phenomenal sweet corn that was free for the taking as long as you asked first.

If you learned how to can/jar starvation was a virtual impossibility. Other veggies easily/readily grew in the back yard garden.

I used to go picking for wild blackberries. They make a wonderful pie. Funny thing; it seems the best and most plentiful batches always grew along the railroad tracks. Go figure!

 

[boston]

Work and family and caring for our home and property take all my time. But... family time includes walks, hikes, gardening, cooking, and from time to time a peaceful day at the range.