Other hobbies? I get into...

BuckeyeTim

So,...what other hobbies does everyone have?

Me,...I have a few...

I have a HotWheels collection of over 3000 pieces. Not counting track sets and other miscellaneous paraphernalia. The vast majority are still in original blister packs including 60's 70's and 80's models and many limited edition pieces.

I also have a hundred or so vintage plastic model cars and trucks...95% sealed.

One of my favorites are my Slot Cars. At the previous house, I had a 6' x 23' 4-lane layout with 20' straightaways, banked curves, hair-pins, etc... I modify the cars with lightweight bodies, custom rewound and balanced armatures, different ring and pinion combos (depending on car), custom ground tires, etc... Having a half dozen buddies over for race night with a few beers...good time! Hopefully I will have everything back together soon. I am currently partitioning the basement in the new place for a sound room and race room.

I am also a fisherman. I do a little bass fishing on occasion, I used to belong to and fish with BassMasters, but my real love is Bluegill. Where I live, I have access to many hidden and private farm ponds where we use ultralight rods to catch monster 'Gills all day long. There is NOTHING like a plate of Bluegill fillets and fried 'taters!

punk-roc

Slot cars sounds awesome.. I haven't played with any since the cheap-o ones parents buy their kids.. I wouldn't mind playing an adult version haha

Jason

halo71

Paintball, drawing, collecting guitars, fishing, ATV's, drooling over cool looking vintage speakers and wondering what they sound like....:p

RuSsMaN

I've got two Texas Bluegill in my Pacu tank, just about big enough to eat. Cool fish.

halo71

The Pacu don't try to eat 'em?

POLKHT

RuSsMaN wrote: »

I've got two Texas Bluegill in my Pacu tank, just about big enough to eat. Cool fish.

Bluegill are cool looking fish. I've always wanted a tank full of bluegill, crappie and large mouth bass. Just like the ones they have at Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops. Just as big too. Until then, I'm happy with my Australian Arowana.

Sherardp

Paintballing, Watch collections, Luxury cars, fishing when I'm in the USA, Super Sportbike motorcycles and Moto GP races to name a few.

George Grand

RuSsMaN wrote: »

I've got two Texas Bluegill in my Pacu tank, just about big enough to eat. Cool fish.

You're a Texas Bluegill.

HB27

Lasareath wrote: »

I have another hobby but based on the new forum rules i cannot mention what it is here or post any pictures.

Ditto..
I'm into about anything outdoors.
I also collect Indian arrowheads etc, fossils, slot cars, and a few paintings and liths from a local well known artist.

geoffr

Woodworking, watercolor painting, cooking, golf and bicycling

steveinaz

I used to be big into fish, the hobby just faded away for me--I still think about getting another tank from time to time. My other hobbies include guns, atv/motorcycling, camping/hiking.

nooshinjohn

Classic cars, 1/24th scale diecast cars, Slot cars... I also enjoy Cycling, tennis and grilling in the yard as long as the seasons allow.

American History is also a passion of mine.

falconcry72

I'm in the same boat with Lasareath and few other gents who can't mention their other LOUDER hobby:cool:

Other hobbies include: making art, making music, refinishing old furniture, tennis, disc golf, swimming/climbing at the river, playin with my dog, and trying out new beers - I like all beer, but I'm an IPA guy at heart - the hoppier the better!

adam2434

Blues: collecting music, reading and watching history/biographies, etc.

Baseball: watching games, reading and watching history history/biographies, collecting high-end gloves and jerseys.

Fishing: mainly largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

coolsax

My other hobbies include watching sports of any kind, coaching and playing coed rec softball, collecting Transformers toys (well over 300 pieces) but that is getting slowly downsized so I can add to my new audio hobby.

98Badger

I love golf, biking and waterskiing the few months the weather is nice here. My other big addiction besides audio is Combat Hapkido. Finally getting back into it after tearing my ACL and meniscus.

emoxley

Bass fishing. Haven't been but once, in the past three years. Hope to go some this year. Bass boat in driveway rotting away. Used to tournament fish a lot, but can't afford it anymore.
Also enjoyed playing guitar. Left hand has messed up, and can't chord anymore, so it's very frustrating. I really miss it.

Jetmaker737

Motorcycling.

Rivrrat

I've done a lot of stuff over the years, but right now my primary hobby has been remodeling our house.

I have been looking at my bicycles lately, and thinking I need to take my noisemakers out to the desert.

hearingimpared

Lasareath wrote: »

I have another hobby but based on the new forum rules i cannot mention what it is here or post any pictures.

falconcry72 wrote: »

I'm in the same boat with Lasareath and few other gents who can't mention their other LOUDER hobby:cool:

I think we're going overboard here fellas. The rules state that no posts on weapons or explosives are allowed on this site. There is nothing there saying you can't mention your hobby be it knives or guns as long as a discussion doesn't ensue or pictures posted. That's the way I understand it.

4) Pornography and violent images are not allowed on this forum. This includes posts about weapons or explosives. Duh.

If I'm wrong mods please correct me.

BuckeyeTim

Great! I am suprised to see that there are others that get into slot cars and other "toys".
I also have a 4-wheeler (Kaw 650 Prairie) that I love trail riding with. I have some of my own trails, but more importantly, I have riding privileges on the surrounding property.

HB27 wrote: »

Ditto..
I'm into about anything outdoors.
I also collect Indian arrowheads etc, fossils, slot cars, and a few paintings and liths from a local well known artist.

I hunt ancient tools and flint points as well! Great place for it with the Paleo, Hopewell, etc.. that roamed this area. I have several sites I hunt every year that no doubt were occupation sites. One of the best is in the fields around the remains of a glacial lake that is maybe 5 minutes away.

Here are a few pics of some of my favorite pieces. I have hundreds of broken ones..heart breakers.

BAD ASP

Radio control giant scale airplanes and 60's and 70's cars.

nooshinjohn

Lasareath wrote: »

reported

???

wz2p7j

Reported? You're joking, right? Sounds like the guy is essentially into Indian archeology. Is that breaking a rule? Mods, please comment.

Chris

KrazyMofo24

Lasareath wrote: »

reported

Fail.

falconcry72

Lasareath wrote: »

reported

he's joking because the post mentions arrowheads which are a waepon of sorts, and he's frustrated that he can't talk about his weapons, as am I, so I liked his joke. I don't think it's that big of a deal to either of us (sorry to speak for you, lasareath); if I wanna talk guns I can go to a gun forum - but I like it here, and I like you guys; there are too many wackos in gun forums!

wz2p7j

Here's the rule:

"Pornography and violent images are not allowed on this forum. This includes posts about weapons or explosives."

I think it's all about not offending people and using common sense. I'm not a gun guy but if someone wanted to post pictures of guns in the context of a gun collecting hobby, I would not be offended.

A discussion inciting violence or pictures of violence are a different animal.

Lasareath, why don't you PM the mods about what you want to discuss/show and see if they would find it objectionable?

Chris

shack

falconcry72 wrote:

if I wanna talk guns I can go to a gun forum

Uh...that's the point.

wz2p7j wrote:

Lasareath, why don't you PM the mods about what you want to discuss/show and see if they would find it objectionable?

Chris

It's already been made very clear in the past. I don't see it changing.

wz2p7j

Edit
Post self-removed - I re-read the rules

nooshinjohn

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lightman1

Giving my sons atomic wedgies and listening to them squeal like little girls while I laugh and point.