Other Hobbies?

[UPJohn]

I play guitar. I have an acoustic and an electric Squier Strat. I also like to draw and ride my bike. And I like to read books.

John

[Anonymous]

Forgot to say that I do Legos too!

The more two-by-eights, the better. Don't like the building pieces that are so overspecialized; the kind that only make action figures or vehicles.

You got a problem with that? [#ditto][#ditto]


I also collect coins; right now I'm specializing in Buffalo nickles, Liberty Dimes, and modern one-ounce of all kinds (Canadian Maple Leaf, U.S. Eagles, Aussie "Kooks," etc.) [2c]

[Anonymous]

I am into a lot of things. I love to target shoot, motorcycling, playing bass, playing tuba, fishing, digital SLR photography, my dogs, my snake, and electronic work.

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Christov

I am into a lot of things. I love to target shoot, motorcycling, playing bass, playing tuba, fishing, digital SLR photography, my dogs, my snake, and electronic work.

Snake!? YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What species and how long is it?

[AggroJones]

Crandell- I am unfamiliar with 'Larry the Lounge Lizard'. I have games like Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 3, and Perfect Dark. For N64 and PS2 only.

[cheese3]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

Crandell- I am unfamiliar with 'Larry the Lounge Lizard'. I have games like Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 3, and Perfect Dark. For N64 and PS2 only.

I have perfect dark...I can't seem to beat the skeedar level where you have to beat their king

[simon1966]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12

The other mistress is photography and we've been seeing each other for over 40 years.



She's a very expensive pastime also.
Jarrell

Great shots Jarrell, the wasps are incredible. Do they mind you poking a big lense into their business?

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cheese3

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

Crandell- I am unfamiliar with 'Larry the Lounge Lizard'. I have games like Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 3, and Perfect Dark. For N64 and PS2 only.

I have perfect dark...I can't seem to beat the skeedar level where you have to beat their king

Even with all the cheats turned on, I STILL can beat that either.

[medic_149]

I am into golf, bowling, hunting, and anything to do with the outdoors. I am just getting started in model railroading, and it is already taking over as predominant hobby. someone needs to start a support group. railroadaholics anonymous..lol

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by selector

Aggro, did you start with Larry the Lounge Lizard? That goes back a few years, and certainly six or seven before I began to use computers, but I recall someone showing me the various settings for Larry. They were riskee for their time, but I am fairly certain you are a quantum leap beyond that.

pcarrell, thanks for your return and affirmation. It is true, isn't it, that we have all done so many different things, well, and we can still find the time to commiserate with each other and be civil about it 99% of the time. I feel like I have an extended family here.

Most Definately! [:D]

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley

I don't do it much anymore, but my old axe is a Fender Jaguar from the '60's. Got a Gibson from that era, too. Now, my daughter is learning to play.

60's Jaguar huh? It's good to be you!

Gibson is cool too!

Tell her to be good to them! [:)]

[Anonymous]

I collect books. Sinclair Lewis, Bill Mauldin (Up Front & editorial cartoons), Studs Terkle, but mostly mystery writers first books. I like to meet the authors and get them signed. I have met, Walter Mosely and Lee Child among others.

Gardening, flower and vegtable but the deer have about put me out of growing vegtables.

My grandfather got me started collecting stamps when I was about 8. I still have them but haven't looked at them since I was twenty something.

Please don't tell anyone but the wife and I collect vegtable shaped salt & pepper shakers.

[MisterBeasley]

By Larry the Lounge Lizard do you maybe mean Leisure Suit Larry?

As for the guitar, when her teacher saw the case, he opened it with great reverence. It's got the best action of all the guitars in the house (3 total with the wife's acoustic) and a narrow neck, so it was a lot easier for a 12-year-old to hold down the strings.

[ARTHILL]

I do woodworking, and can hardly remember when I went to seminary and tried to build a pike on no money.. I also drag raced back then. Now I am practicing getting old. I hope I am good at that.

Art

[BMRR]

Amateur Radio... It's a great hobby, and you get to meet a lot of good people. I got my license in 1998. I enjoy the emergency communications part of it. I like helping people, for instance, we have been put on stand by, waiting on hurricane Dennis.

Stan.

[grandeman]

I hunt, shoot (used to compete), ride mountain bikes, backpack and am thinking of getting back into dirt bikes. To many hobbies!

[CraigN]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell

CraigN & Railroading_Brit,

Fender strat's huh? Always wanted one! Real guitar players axe!

I've got 3 guitars myself. I've got a custom built Fender Stagemaster, an acoustic Fender 12 string and I came across the deal of the century a couple of years ago. I managed to get my grubby paws on THE prototype for the Godin Radiator! It has special pickups in it that they were not allowed by law to use on the regular version because the people from Rickenbacher said that the design was too similar to their own patented design. It's a cool guitar though!

What years are your strat's? Are they Squire Strat's or regular?

I bought mine new at Guitar Center a year and a half ago. It is a Mexican Fat Strat. Supposed to be the same parts as an American only assembled in Mexico from what I was told. I like it and that's all that matters to me.

[chateauricher]

Mmm... Let's see... Other than trains and model railroading, what else do I enjoy doing in my free* time ?

reading;

cooking;

movies and television (sci-fi, comedy, drama, diy);

sci-fi (star trek; battlestar galactica; star gate; andromeda; etc.);

spending time with friends (either in person, or chatting on the 'net);

puttering around the house and yard (recently laid new floating wood laminate floor);

windowbox gardening (trying not to kill my roses (and other plants)); and

(apologies to Aggro) adult things.

* The term "free" is used loosely. With work, errands and other "essentials", I don't have that much time that is "free". [:(]

[jacon12]

QUOTE: Originally posted by simon1966

QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12

The other mistress is photography and we've been seeing each other for over 40 years.



She's a very expensive pastime also.
Jarrell

Great shots Jarrell, the wasps are incredible. Do they mind you poking a big lense into their business?

Simon, this nest was built on a white wall, thus the background. I just kept edging slowly closer and closer... it's a wonder they weren't all over me..[xx(]
Just lucky that time!
Thanks,
Jarrell

[Anonymous]

QH no,another GuitarplayerYep,i play in a heavy metal band for about twenty years.I own a very curious Gibson flying V ,a V90 according to the manualbut it is a not so little different and built in 1988,not1990.Icrank up marshalls and indeed don't hear as well as I did!When I am not building on my h0 tracks,I built them in Loksim 3D,a superb German locomotive
simulator(do you like MSTS check this one out,it's to d/l for free),If I don't do this I am likely to take some railpics or drink some beer with my friendsor do some digital imaging because it is my job.At this time, 04:35AM I mostly sleep,but since our govt decided two months ago that it is necessary to have helicopters hovering above my house (flying way to low...)I do not sleep very mch.cheers railmanbart

[lesterperry]

I have a wood working shop.(which helps with model railroading) Also My father & I have antique tractors. 1949 Case, 1950 Farmall A, 1951 Farmall cub. And working on a 194? Ford Furgeson. Not sure of spelling on Fergeson. We do shows, parades, hay rides & special events. I will try to get some pics up later. The Case won 2nd place in antique autos one time. The judges said it would have been first but concerned someone would get upset.

[trainchris]

I fish with my son, go bottle digging with my wife, she likes that more than me but its good time spent with her. I like to do woodworking, build display cases for my trains.
used to be into dirt track and black top racing with brother. I have a 79 camaro in the garage now striped down waiting for my son to get abit older then we can start putting it back together for him, and trains!

[ChessieFan13]

Well besides trains Im into buliding 1/35 scale WW2 German Armor and dioramas.....Shooting guns.......Fishing.......collecting WW2 german stuff......armour and swords......Military vehicle restoration......and trying to get into ww2 reenacting....Ilove military history.........along with geneology.......Ive traced My people back to 1140 In Scotland

[canazar]

I guess I have a few things. All though I had to really think about it..

Do alot of offroading and camping (own a 4x4 shop so i try and get dirty as much as possible.

Railfanning with the kiddo. usually includes above.

Cycling, volleyball (when I can), some shooting. Occasional model building, usually military type.

Also, a huge WW2 buff. I read when I am broke and lazy.

Guess thats it. [:)]

John

[egmurphy]

You mean to tell me there are {{{gasp}}} other hobbies besides model railroading? [:O]



Ed

[railroadyoshi]

Csxguy, that is one sweet euphonium!!!

Mine is all dented
the lead pipe has a huge dent just beyond the mouthpiece

I guess that makes it clear that i play euphonium
im also going to start playing either tublas, the vena, or the sitar, all instruments of my native land

Aside from that, judging from my ID, i am a yoshi at heart
I literally think i am a yoshi
nobody deny it!!!!
(Yoshi is a green puffy dinosaur)
Also, i am a huge anime and manga fan

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley

By Larry the Lounge Lizard do you maybe mean Leisure Suit Larry?

As for the guitar, when her teacher saw the case, he opened it with great reverence. It's got the best action of all the guitars in the house (3 total with the wife's acoustic) and a narrow neck, so it was a lot easier for a 12-year-old to hold down the strings.

MisterBeasley,

I certainly hope you know what you are doing giving an axe like that to a 12 year old. My brother collect vintage guitars and would love to get his hands on something like that! You'd probably stand to make a VERY pretty penny on the deal too.

You know, if you are looking for a good beginner guitar for a 12 year old, and something that will grow with them as well, you might look at a Gibson SG. It has a small neck, is light weight, and isn't near as valuable as the Jag.

Just a thought. [8D]

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CraigN

QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell

CraigN & Railroading_Brit,

Fender strat's huh? Always wanted one! Real guitar players axe!

I've got 3 guitars myself. I've got a custom built Fender Stagemaster, an acoustic Fender 12 string and I came across the deal of the century a couple of years ago. I managed to get my grubby paws on THE prototype for the Godin Radiator! It has special pickups in it that they were not allowed by law to use on the regular version because the people from Rickenbacher said that the design was too similar to their own patented design. It's a cool guitar though!

What years are your strat's? Are they Squire Strat's or regular?

I bought mine new at Guitar Center a year and a half ago. It is a Mexican Fat Strat. Supposed to be the same parts as an American only assembled in Mexico from what I was told. I like it and that's all that matters to me.

Fat Strats are cool! Yours have the coil tap? [8D]

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by railmanbart

QH no,another GuitarplayerYep,i play in a heavy metal band for about twenty years.I own a very curious Gibson flying V ,a V90 according to the manualbut it is a not so little different and built in 1988,not1990.Icrank up marshalls and indeed don't hear as well as I did!When I am not building on my h0 tracks,I built them in Loksim 3D,a superb German locomotive
simulator(do you like MSTS check this one out,it's to d/l for free),If I don't do this I am likely to take some railpics or drink some beer with my friendsor do some digital imaging because it is my job.At this time, 04:35AM I mostly sleep,but since our govt decided two months ago that it is necessary to have helicopters hovering above my house (flying way to low...)I do not sleep very mch.cheers railmanbart

I used to have a marshall too. Thats why I have to be on these chat rooms now. I can't hear anymore! [:D]

Seriously, Marshalls are great, even if they are kind of a one trick pony!

[BRAKIE]

While model railroading is my primary hobby I do have 2 others..Those are railroad photography and racing 1/24th and 1/32nd slot cars.