| Hobbies 16:02 - Aug 25 with 18497 views | Match82 |
Bear with me a little here.
With everything that's been going on in the last year I've decided that I need to pick up a hobby, just to keep my sanity. I'm struggling to think of something that I really LOVE though, something which would give me something to look forward to on tough or stressful days.
So I'm reaching out to the wonderful people on this board for suggestions. What hobbies or activities have you picked up that you'd recommend? I know this kind of thing depends on what activities I enjoy but that's kind of the point, I have no idea what might be out there that I've never thought of so I'm trying to keep an open mind!
I'm in the US so "going to watch QPR" isn't a realistic option much as I'd like it to be!
Not sure if it matters but I'm about to hit the big 4-0 if that makes any difference to suggestions... | | | |  |
| Hobbies on 18:51 - Aug 25 with 1994 views | johnhoop |
If you're feeling energetic and the heat isn't too extreme, you can get a bus from Chania up to Omalos in the mountains and walk down through the Samaria Gorge to the South Coast.
Did it several times in the 70's and then got a boat Westwards to the sleepy little coastal village of Palaiochora with its beautiful beaches.
Not sure what nearly fifty years will have done to those places now but they were great at the time! | | | |
| Hobbies on 18:57 - Aug 25 with 1985 views | johnhoop |
Is Uxbridge golf course still functioning? I thought it had been closed by HS2 like West Ruislip. | | | |
| Hobbies on 19:01 - Aug 25 with 1975 views | Mick_S |
Still going - 12 holes, these days, with a couple of b’stard up hill walks. | |
| Did I ever mention that I was in Minder? |
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| Hobbies on 19:04 - Aug 25 with 1969 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
Tried home brewing over lockdown. Gave myself the raging shits. | | | |
| Hobbies on 19:07 - Aug 25 with 1964 views | TGRRRSSS |
Apparently cold water swimming is very good for you. | | | |
| Hobbies on 20:04 - Aug 25 with 1917 views | essextaxiboy |
Golf
Motorcycling
Gardening
Freemasonry
Woodwork
I'm thinking of having a go at a kit car if I have to drop any of the above [Post edited 25 Aug 2021 20:24]
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| Hobbies on 20:14 - Aug 25 with 1906 views | MrSheen |
I was browsing through some excursion options and the Samaria gorge is top of my list, followed by a Byzantine monestary. The kids went for a water park, and the youngest is 19. At least we can agree on wine tasting. | | | |
| Hobbies on 20:16 - Aug 25 with 1904 views | MrSheen |
Good for you, volunteering is a great option. At the very least, people are pleased to see you! | | | |
| Hobbies on 20:20 - Aug 25 with 1902 views | SK_hoops |
Play guitar a lot.
Problem is it can take at least a year before you get any good. | | | |
| Hobbies on 20:26 - Aug 25 with 1894 views | distortR |
now, there's a joke in there somewhere about Bazza and raging shits. | | | |
| Hobbies on 20:36 - Aug 25 with 1879 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
Prefer saging wit. | | | |
| Hobbies on 21:02 - Aug 25 with 1844 views | ted_hendrix |
Built a digital OO guage model railway in me garage last year, the garage being large allowed me to build it 12 feet wide by 5 feet deep and still get a car in the garage, It's an expensive hobby though most of the loco's have quite extensive features-various sounds-lights start up sounds etcetera. I can have 8 trains comfortably running at one time, I have two American loco's with carriages, these are very expensive but the sound of them and the build quality is excellent.
Mind the doors.
There you go, I've owned up to being a big bloody kid.
I still play the guitar, I've got two all wood Faith acoustic guitars, (one all solid mahogany and one with a solid Rosewood back with a sitka top) one is tuned to drop D and the other is tuned to open D as I like to play slide. I have one Fender sunburst Strat with gorgeous jangly pick ups. One Fender bluetooth acoustic amplifier and one Vox digital amplifier and of course a tremelo pedal.
When the sun is out, sit in the garden and play, that's it.
There you go I've turned into a rock god.
The best riffs are stolen riffs. | |
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| Hobbies on 21:03 - Aug 25 with 1844 views | HantsR |
Wildlife watching and photography - mostly bird life
Angling ( some links to above)
Walks in fab countryside (also see above)
The arts & music
Golf, badminton - are these hobbies?
Pub quiz - ditto?
Chasing women (forget why though?)
Actually, looking after house, garden (with pond) and family are principal activities | | | |
| Hobbies on 21:28 - Aug 25 with 1813 views | Mick_S |
Thank goodness nobody has mentioned decorating. Is there anything more mind sapping? Indoor torture. | |
| Did I ever mention that I was in Minder? |
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| Hobbies on 21:41 - Aug 25 with 1780 views | dezzar |
Doggin | | | |
| Hobbies on 22:06 - Aug 25 with 1766 views | Ranger_Things |
I have a Defender so my spare time is taken up doing the things Land Rover should have before it left the factory. | | | |
| Hobbies on 22:17 - Aug 25 with 1746 views | GloryHunter |
It's never too late to learn to play whatever musical instrument you fancy. I bought my first drum kit at the age of 65. | | | |
| Hobbies on 22:36 - Aug 25 with 1718 views | A40Bosh |
Par 5 8th hole is a killer.
I have considered climbing ropes and crampons. | |
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| Hobbies on 23:32 - Aug 25 with 1688 views | Match82 |
I did this! Qualified as a ref when I was 16 and living in the UK following in the old man's footsteps. Absolutely hated it! Didn't mine running the line as much but just wanted to get involved in the game if I was in the middle.
Thanks for all of (the other  ) suggestions. Lots to pick through! Golf is something Ive been putting off but keeps coming up. Maybe I just need to bite the bullet. | | | |
| Hobbies on 00:06 - Aug 26 with 1667 views | loftboy |
Yep, I was in the North Sea yesterday, very invigorating | |
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| Hobbies on 00:18 - Aug 26 with 1659 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
If you live in the City then bike LSD beach.I did it 6 Sunday in a row last year with my daughter and loved it until they re locked it down and she started up travel soccer again.
Golf is very expensive close to the city or north side but way down southside you can play any public course for $50 with a cart so its a great deal IMO.
Gardening is hard the outdoor growing season is short with this oppressive heat it takes a lot or TLC. | | | |
| Hobbies on 00:25 - Aug 26 with 1642 views | Boston |
I'd say any beach might be a mind bending thrill if you take LSD while cycling! | |
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| Hobbies on 00:32 - Aug 26 with 1639 views | Boston |
Seriously though, I always enjoyed making money, even more so since Mrs Boston bought me a hulking huge printing press. | |
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| Hobbies on 06:56 - Aug 26 with 1547 views | HantsR |
Thinking about voluntary activities, I've had great fun and satisfaction from managing youth football teams from clubs to U18. Being a ommunity first responder for the Ambulance service was also flexible, worthwhile and rewarding, but not without stress. | | | |
| Hobbies on 07:18 - Aug 26 with 1539 views | essextaxiboy |
I hadnt realised Ruislip had closed . great memories of Saturdays in the 70s driving over from Essex , playing Ruislip , back to my Dads brothers place for lunch then off to the Rangers . | | | |
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