Interests and Hobbies other than music and HT

[L.J.]

So what else are you guys into besides speakers and amps?

[Bernd]

Although music and my system take up most of my spare time and money,I also really enjoy my own business and go hunting and enjoy my dogs. I also do a bit of photography and write some poetry from time to time.
And cooking and eating and good red wine oh man not enough hours in the day.

Peace

Bernd

[GMichael]

Harley's and Billiards.
Got my first mini-bike at 9 years old and have been upgrading ever sinse. The Harley I have now may be the end on the line though. Made a deal with wifey to sell it for more audio upgrades. I was actually suppossed to sell it to pay for the Yammie & Infinity's.
Been playing pool sinse I was 7. This is the one hobby that has brought more money in than I've spent on it. That includes the $5000 hand made, one of a kind pool stick I own. Plus a thousand or two more on the other 12 sticks, 4 cases, assorted helper gaggets, books, videos, table etc. I've won & placed in many local tournaments. Even won two free trips to Vegas to compete in larger tournies. Never made it past the first 3 or 4 rounds out there though. Whole 'nuther level of play there. Was even up 4-0 against Earl the Pearl in a race to 5 one day. Thought I had him. But then he ran 5 racks in a row while I watched with my finger up my......

[JohnMichael]

I enjoy travel photography. Favorite city is Quebec City. Art and collecting art. Collectible glass and crystal. Reading Florian's rants.

[shokhead]

cycling,Numismatists

[L.J.]

I think I've jacked enough threads for everyone to know I'm into aquariums. Freshwater to be specific. I got 3 135 gal. tanks, a 30 gal. and a 10 gal. Freshwater is easy to maintain and not as expensive as saltwater, but the down side is freshwater fish are not as exotic and colorful.

[GMichael]

I think I've jacked enough threads for everyone to know I'm into aquariums. Freshwater to be specific. I got 3 135 gal. tanks, a 30 gal. and a 10 gal. Freshwater is easy to maintain and not as expensive as saltwater, but the down side is freshwater fish are not as exotic and colorful.

Have you tried spraypaint?
Or maybe a little pixie snot mixed in with their food.

[L.J.]

Or maybe a little pixie snot mixed in with their food.

Tried it. The fish just claim that my system sounds better and the HD picture is more crisp.

[GMichael]

Tried it. The fish just claim that my system sounds better and the HD picture is more crisp.

At least you got something out of it, besides a dead cat and a cottonwood tree.

[JSE]

My main interest is photography. I have been doing fine art photography for years along with some portrait work. I have done a few shows here in Houston and I am considering a offer to teach. Although I doubt I will take it. The last show is one of the main reasons I have been so scarce of late along with work. I am working on getting a website up an running in the next few months so maybe soon I can get some feedback from you guys when it's up.

JSE

[GMichael]

My main interest is photography. I have been doing fine art photograph for years along with some portrait work. I have done a few shows here in Houston and I am considering a offer to teach. Although I doubt I will take it. The last show is one of the main reasons I have been so scarce of late along with work. I am working on getting a website site up an running in the next few months so maybe soon I can get some feedback from you guys when it's up.

JSE

Let us know when it's up. Er, uh, nevermind.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

My other hobbie is recording audio...ah..er...eh...ahh damn, that my job. I march in a drum and bugle corps as the colorguard captain. I bowl a little bit, and enjoy beating little kids up and taking their money. I collect gadgets and fun things to watch and relax to. As an ex New Yorker, I love museums, art, I play keyboards and write tons of music. I also love to score original plays. Traveling is also a fun hobby, and something my job allows me to do regularly.

[JSE]

Let us know when it's up. Er, uh, nevermind.


LOL! :D :D :o

[Woochifer]

Well, I guess it's related to music still, but the other major hobby that absorbs my free time is dance. I started with ballroom about 19 years ago, and gradually narrowed it down to swing and salsa. Plus, I got into the rave scene about 16 years ago (no dance lessons generally needed there! :) ). Before I met my wife, I would typically go on dance outings 5-6 nights a week, and had groups of people that I would periodically hook up with in the swing, salsa, and rave scenes. The real fun was when swing was still more of an underground movement that was largely populated by aging punk rockers who created a whole retro scene. It was in that maelstrom where I met my wife.

Nowadays, I don't get out quite as often as before (though I have resolved to make more time for my dance fix) -- for whatever reason, I can't quite handle staying out past 1am on work nights as well as I used to! I do some volunteer work and social outings with my alumni group, and for the last 12 years have served on a university committee screening and interviewing academic scholarship candidates. Even though my wife is a lot more into it, our little "problem child" rescue dog has also gotten us both into learning a lot about dog behavior and training. And as an urban planner, I'm also into exploring new towns, getting to know the people and places.

[paul_pci]

I collect pint glasses and related beerware; probably at least 50 pieces, most of which are boxed up at the moment due to my current living situation. I also have a crapload of beer labels that I will soon turn into poster-type collages and I belong to a beer of the month club. But as an intellectual/academic I have more books than pint glasses or CDs or movies combined, so I do a lot of reading and such. I like to think.

GMichael: we should play pool some time. I started playing around age 12 and have a couple cues, albeit not high end. Haven't played in the last six months I estimate, but one of my favorite activites to be sure.

[GMichael]

GMichael: we should play pool some time. I started playing around age 12 and have a couple cues, albeit not high end. Haven't played in the last six months I estimate, but one of my favorite activites to be sure.

Cool, I love to play. If you want I can recomend good books and videos to help you get better. Are you in a league or play in tournaments yet?

[cam]

Golf, there is nothing better then teeing off just after sunrise with the birds chirping. I am truely in my happy place when I'm out on the course. Also I like playing guitar, Some of my favourites I like to play is stuff from Randy Rhoads-Ozzy days, Metallica, and of course some ACDC.

[PAT.P]

So what else are you guys into besides speakers and amps?Working ,working .Dont have time for hobby on the side.Im out of the house 60hrs a week ,sleep 5 hrs a day .

[paul_pci]

Cool, I love to play. If you want I can recomend good books and videos to help you get better. Are you in a league or play in tournaments yet?

While I've thought about it, I've never joined any league or tournament. But I have made plenty a bar patron upset.

[GMichael]

While I've thought about it, I've never joined any league or tournament. But I have made plenty a bar patron upset.

Hahaha There's something about bar players that make them think they are the best in the world. Some are good, but even the ones who arn't, think they are. Did you play for money? Drinks?

[JohnMichael]

My main interest is photography. I have been doing fine art photography for years along with some portrait work. I have done a few shows here in Houston and I am considering a offer to teach. Although I doubt I will take it. The last show is one of the main reasons I have been so scarce of late along with work. I am working on getting a website up an running in the next few months so maybe soon I can get some feedback from you guys when it's up.

JSE

I will be very interested in seeing your photographs. If you would PM me because I might miss the post. I do not spend as much time as I used to and I miss a lot.

[Kam]

My main interest is photography. I have been doing fine art photography for years along with some portrait work. I have done a few shows here in Houston and I am considering a offer to teach. Although I doubt I will take it. The last show is one of the main reasons I have been so scarce of late along with work. I am working on getting a website up an running in the next few months so maybe soon I can get some feedback from you guys when it's up.

JSE

same as jm, defn let me know when the site is up. am an avid amateur photographer (just falling in love with the bronica etrsi) and love looking at other's photographs.

[Resident Loser]

...guitar, bass, keyboards, harmonica and kalimba...semi-serious amateur recordist...Sketching and painting, a bit of sculpture...wildlife photography...rough and finish carpentry...furniture design, construction and upholstery...HO scale model RR...history buff, particularly ACW and have visited many battle sites...knife collecting...knife making...hiking and four-wheeling (no stump jumpin') abiding by the "Leave No Trace" and "Tread Lightly" precepts...museums...food...dining out...cooking, the spicier the better...despite how much I may say otherwise: my job...home improvement/maintenance (I actually enjoy most of it, except plumbing)...breadmaking...my workshop and its contents...reading...classic movies...my Jeep...my dog...and while it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway): my wife...

jimHJJ(...pretty much it, I'd guess...)

[shokhead]

Isnt anyone into computers? I need advice on a good antivirus as i just got DSL.

[L.J.]

Isnt anyone into computers? I need advice on a good antivirus as i just got DSL.

Norton and Mcafee are very popular. Most DSL providers, provide free antivirus software. I'm using Norton antivirus 2005

[noddin0ff]

Isnt anyone into computers? I need advice on a good antivirus as i just got DSL.Get a Mac and you practically never even have to worry about it!

Although, I use Norton.

[JSE]

same as jm, defn let me know when the site is up. am an avid amateur photographer (just falling in love with the bronica etrsi) and love looking at other's photographs.

That's a geat 645 camera. I had a GS-1 for a while and loved it. Then a Mamiya RZ67, Hasselblad, and even a Toyo large format. All now gone except for the Toyo. I never use it but I can't bear to seel it. It's so beautiful. Bronica is way way underated and their lenses are stellar. I have gone through so much gear it's depressing. I recently sold off most of my MF gear to make room for a digital system toward the end of the year. That cost is going to hurt. Probably what ever Nikon's flagship is at the time. Although Hasselblad's H1 digital is looking mighty fine but mighty expensive with a back. I am mainly just shooting 35mm right now and having fun. Kindof a back to basics approach. It's been really refreshing.

JSE

[piece-it pete]

Just swung by to say hello to my old buds and wala! here's the perfect thread.

Strangely enough I consider record collecting as being somewhat seperate from audio, but not entirely.

I ski (not so much anymore), and camp. I do the garage sale thing too. Beer, not fanaticly but often :) .

Gosh now that I think about it I'm getting boring. Am I getting old, or just jaded? :D

Pete

[L.J.]

WOW! Photography, hunting, dancing, billiards, painting, sculpturing, beating up little kids and taking their money...........what a lively group!

I'm in the beer of the month club myself. About once a month, I go down to Costco and pick up enough beer to last until the next month. :D

[GMichael]

WOW! Photography, hunting, dancing, billiards, painting, sculpturing, beating up little kids and taking their money...........what a lively group!

I'm in the beer of the month club myself. About once a month, I go down to Costco and pick up enough beer to last until the next month. :D

Strange that there is no mention of porn. Me thinks that someone is holding something back.

[L.J.]

Strange that there is no mention of porn. Me thinks that someone is holding something back.

Excellent point GM!!!! :D

[L.J.]

Well, speak up! We're waiting.............(tapping foot on floor, hands crossed).........well...........out with it........

[GMichael]

well...........out with it........

Maybe you should re-phrase that.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Strange that there is no mention of porn. Me thinks that someone is holding something back.

Whistles, taps his foot while looking away.......

[JSE]

Just swung by to say hello to my old buds and wala! here's the perfect thread.

Strangely enough I consider record collecting as being somewhat seperate from audio, but not entirely.

I ski (not so much anymore), and camp. I do the garage sale thing too. Beer, not fanaticly but often :) .

Gosh now that I think about it I'm getting boring. Am I getting old, or just jaded? :D

Pete


Pete!

What's up buddy. I have not conversed with you in a while. Still drinking some fine brewsky I see. Some things never change. :D

I'm actually off to have cold one, or two or three, right now.

Have you or anyone else here ever heard of a beer brewed in Philly called something like LingYang, or Ying Lang or something like that? A buddy of mine had one in Dallas and said it was the oldest brewed beer here in the States and probably the best beer he has ever had.

JSE

[dean_martin]

Isnt anyone into computers? I need advice on a good antivirus as i just got DSL.

I've had DSL for quite some time now and I've been using AVG professional at my office and the free version at home. I used to get viruses, trojans or whatever with Norton, but the AVG is worry free. Try this link:

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1

[dean_martin]

Just swung by to say hello to my old buds and wala! here's the perfect thread.

Strangely enough I consider record collecting as being somewhat seperate from audio, but not entirely.

I ski (not so much anymore), and camp. I do the garage sale thing too. Beer, not fanaticly but often :) .

Gosh now that I think about it I'm getting boring. Am I getting old, or just jaded? :D

Pete

Yes, good to hear from you again, Petey!

I play around on guitar and considered it seperate from audio for a long time until I got into recording a little bit. Nothing fancy - just a 4-track cassette recorder and some decent microphones I saved for. But then things started to merge for me when I realized that I've always played guitar through a tube amp. Even though I've tried solid state, I always came back to and preferred my tube amp. Then suddenly it hit me. I needed to change my stereo system from solid state to tube amplification. Anyhow, my next project is finding the easiest way to transfer my tapes to digital.

But my main interest or other hobby is keeping up with what my kids are doing. My son who plays drums is putting together a band and they're practicing tonight so I'm off to check them out. I've promised him I would come up with a PA system for them. The kids get my money, but, hey, it might be fun to have a PA system handy.

[noddin0ff]

Have you or anyone else here ever heard of a beer brewed in Philly called something like LingYang, or Ying Lang or something like that? A buddy of mine had one in Dallas and said it was the oldest brewed beer here in the States and probably the best beer he has ever had.

JSE

Yuengling (http://www.yuengling.com/). It's been a few years--a decent beer, true. But, it does make me wonder what beer they drink in Texas.

[PAT.P]

Strange that there is no mention of porn. Me thinks that someone is holding something back.Ok I confess :D

[L.J.]

Ok I confess :D

I knew it!!!! Yes!!!!! GM, pay up!

[PAT.P]

I knew it!!!! Yes!!!!! GM, pay up!You knew it was going to be me?Now I just need a 60"+ LCD HDTV ;)

[L.J.]

You knew it was going to be me?Now I just need a 60"+ LCD HDTV ;)

And make sure you open up all your windows and turn your speakers up really loud. That should give the neighbors something to talk about. :D

[PAT.P]

And make sure you open up all your windows and turn your speakers up really loud. That should give the neighbors something to talk about. :DTheir already talking about me and how loud I listen to music.Most of them around my house are retired and deaf and its not my fault :D

[L.J.]

Their already talking about me and how loud I listen to music.Most of them around my house are retired and deaf and its not my fault :D

Good hearing for old people. I thought old people couldn't hear that good? Seems like you should be able to blast away.

[PAT.P]

Good hearing for old people. I thought old people couldn't hear that good? Seems like you should be able to blast away.When Im alone I have music at 130 DB and more.The bylaws kick in at 45 DB from any sound reproduction system if they could hear from inside their home.So far not one complaint , I help alot of the older people around here.My son normal voice is 85 DB and is screaming at 125 DB ,we are the loud family :D

[L.J.]

When Im alone I have music at 130 DB and more.The bylaws kick in at 45 DB from any sound reproduction system if they could hear from inside their home.So far not one complaint , I help alot of the older people around here.

My house is on a corner lot, so I only have one neighbor to worry about, and we have at least 20-25 ft of yard between us. I usually turn it down by 11pm. No complaints so far

[PAT.P]

My house is on a corner lot, so I only have one neighbor to worry about, and we have at least 20-25 ft of yard between us. I usually turn it down by 11pm. No complaints so farI have a joint home so after 11 the sub are off and music tone down.They tell us when they are going out so we could crank it. :D

[L.J.]

I have a joint home so after 11 the sub are off and music tone down.They tell us when they are going out so we could crank it. :D

I've had my fair share of HT in apartments or sharing a wall with the neighbor. Man that sucks for anyone who loves HT and good music. I'm glad those days are over. It's cool that your friends with your neighbors, I'm sure that helps alot.

[PAT.P]

I've had my fair share of HT in apartments or sharing a wall with the neighbor. Man that sucks for anyone who loves HT and good music. I'm glad those days are over. It's cool that your friends with your neighbors, I'm sure that helps alot.I did his roof last summer with my nephews and put a fire wall in attic,he cuts the front grass.We wanted to buy both side when we bought here to turn it to a single home,but is father already put a bid on other side.I might ask him one day if he wants to sell.It would give us around 4500 sq feet.There another of my neighbors that we take care ,might sell her house in the next year.The third floor as 10 ft ceiling and all open and she has a 50ft barn in back ,If we buy this one I'll have a great HT room. :D

[L.J.]

I did his roof last summer with my nephews and put a fire wall in attic,he cuts the front grass.We wanted to buy both side when we bought here to turn it to a single home,but is father already put a bid on other side.I might ask him one day if he wants to sell.It would give us around 4500 sq feet.There another of my neighbors that we take care ,might sell her house in the next year.The third floor as 10 ft ceiling and all open and she has a 50ft barn in back ,If we buy this one I'll have a great HT room. :D

I'd love to have a dedicated room one day. How's your kid loving those Energy's?

[GMichael]

I knew it!!!! Yes!!!!! GM, pay up!

Double or nothing?

Bet he's not the only one. Put me down for Sir TT.

[L.J.]

Double or nothing?

Bet he's not the only one. Put me down for Sir TT.


I'm puttin' my money on Smokey :D

[PAT.P]

I'd love to have a dedicated room one day. How's your kid loving those Energy's?He's all proud and tells his friends .The room is a spare bedroom around 10x12 .There a couch bed ,little coffee table .My clothes are in 2 dresser because in the master bedroom the wife took all the space for her clothing.The spouse does are ironing here also and blast her tunes at same time.I bought the downfiring sub because the closet as 4 large glass mirrors.Now if he does'nt want to watch what were watching he goes to the spare room. :D

[L.J.]

He's all proud and tells his friends .The room is a spare bedroom around 10x12 .There a couch bed ,little coffee table .My clothes are in 2 dresser because in the master bedroom the wife took all the space for her clothing.The spouse does are ironing here also and blast her tunes at same time.I bought the downfiring sub because the closet as 4 large glass mirrors.Now if he does'nt want to watch what were watching he goes to the spare room. :D

Nice! I'd like a little system for my bedroom, but later. Just a 2.1. Can't put all my cash into sounds right now, as I've been doing a little bit of this and that to our house.

[PAT.P]

Nice! I'd like a little system for my bedroom, but later. Just a 2.1. Can't put all my cash into sounds right now, as I've been doing a little bit of this and that to our house.The joy of owning a house,there always something to do .After you get old ,they put you in a old age home and you cant even change your diaper, :D

[L.J.]

The joy of owning a house,there always something to do .After you get old ,they put you in a old age home and you cant even change your diaper, :D

Now that's funny. Hopefully my kids, however many I end up with(currently on 2), will take good care of daddy.

[topspeed]

I'm a confirmed gearhead: sports cars, mods for sports cars, racing, crotch rockets, skiing, and flying. I love studying automotive design and to a lesser degree, architecture. Flyfishing is a work-in-progress (it's a lot harder than it looks), I remember my tennis game being better than it actually is, and both my wife and I are wine affecianado's and enjoy tastings and touring vinyards. Finally, I'm a huge USC supporter, to the point that I should really start seeking help. Both of my kids could sing the fight song at 2 yrs. old. Brainwashing starts early in our household ;).

[PAT.P]

Now that's funny. Hopefully my kids, however many I end up with(currently on 2), will take good care of daddy.Rather have a good looking blonde female nurse changing ,washing me when Im at that stage in life :D

[L.J.]

I'm a confirmed gearhead: sports cars, mods for sports cars, racing, crotch rockets, skiing, and flying. I love studying automotive design and to a lesser degree, architecture. Flyfishing is a work-in-progress (it's a lot harder than it looks), I remember my tennis game being better than it actually is, and both my wife and I are wine affecianado's and enjoy tastings and touring vinyards. Finally, I'm a huge USC supporter, to the point that I should really start seeking help. Both of my kids could sing the fight song at 2 yrs. old. Brainwashing starts early in our household ;).

More of a wine drinker myself. Wine tasting seems like fun though. Do you ever do any tasting in Napa?

[JohnMichael]

More of a wine drinker myself. Wine tasting seems like fun though. Do you ever do any tasting in Napa?

Here's to wine. I drink more than I taste it seems. Strangest wine tasting was at a honey producer. They made wines from all the different types of honey. Some good desert wines but most too sweet for me.

[GMichael]

Here's to wine. I drink more than I taste it seems. Strangest wine tasting was at a honey producer. They made wines from all the different types of honey. Some good desert wines but most too sweet for me.

Uh... um... I...
nevermind

[L.J.]

Rather have a good looking blonde female nurse changing ,washing me when Im at that stage in life :D

Hmm.......maybe you should start saving for that now. I don't think that kinda extra care is gonna come cheap ;)

[topspeed]

More of a wine drinker myself. Wine tasting seems like fun though. Do you ever do any tasting in Napa?
Ha! It's more like "how many times?" One of my best vacations was when my girlfriend (now wife) and I took two weeks off to go wine and beer tasting following the Russian River through Napa and ending up in Mendocino. It was fall, I had a Saab convertible, and we had the top down the entire way. The highlight was when, quite incredibly, we ran into an old friend in Calistoga. He had moved from our town over a year before and was now a marketing manager for Franciscan vinyards. Talk about dumb luck! He invited over to the winery and we spent the next few hours at a private tasting as he pulled out all the reserve bottles. The capper was when, unbeknownst to us, he sold us our cases of wine at cost and shipped them for free! THAT was a damn fine day :D!

If you like wine, you should take a trip to Cali's Central Coast (i.e. Paso Robles, San Luis Obisbo). There a quite a few world class wineries over there and they are still old school in that they don't charge you an arm and a leg for a tasting, unlike Napa. Notables include JanKris, Cakebread, Tobin James, and Martin & Wyerich. Drink some wine, eat some food, and then go sleep it off on the beach. Could be worse...

[L.J.]

Ha! It's more like "how many times?" One of my best vacations was when my girlfriend (now wife) and I took two weeks off to go wine and beer tasting following the Russian River through Napa and ending up in Mendocino. It was fall, I had a Saab convertible, and we had the top down the entire way. The highlight was when, quite incredibly, we ran into an old friend in Calistoga. He had moved from our town over a year before and was now a marketing manager for Franciscan vinyards. Talk about dumb luck! He invited over to the winery and we spent the next few hours at a private tasting as he pulled out all the reserve bottles. The capper was when, unbeknownst to us, he sold us our cases of wine at cost and shipped them for free! THAT was a damn fine day :D!

If you like wine, you should take a trip to Cali's Central Coast (i.e. Paso Robles, San Luis Obisbo). There a quite a few world class wineries over there and they are still old school in that they don't charge you an arm and a leg for a tasting, unlike Napa. Notables include JanKris, Cakebread, Tobin James, and Martin & Wyerich. Drink some wine, eat some food, and then go sleep it off on the beach. Could be worse...

Thanks for the recommendations. Don't know when the wife and I will be able to take a well deserved vacation, but I'll try to look into that. We love to go to new cities and explore.

My wife and I are very fond of Zinfandel, any recommendations there?

Also have you ever been to Copia (http://www.copia.org/pages/home.asp) in Napa? If so I'm just curious what you think of it. The wife and I were supposed go last year, but never made it.

[topspeed]

Ooh, nice choice! First and foremost, a '93 Turley is a treasure and was the one that got me hooked on Zins. If you can't find that, the '02 is very good as well, with a bit more rasberry flavor to it. The '02 Grgich Hills and '02 Ravenswood are very tasty as well, albeit not quite to the standard of Turley.

I've never heard of Copia. Is it a wine fest? Napa is a good 4-5 hour drive for me, so I usually only attend the Central Coast Wine Fest which is only 1.5 hours away.

[L.J.]

Ooh, nice choice! First and foremost, a '93 Turley is a treasure and was the one that got me hooked on Zins. If you can't find that, the '02 is very good as well, with a bit more rasberry flavor to it. The '02 Grgich Hills and '02 Ravenswood are very tasty as well, albeit not quite to the standard of Turley.

Cool, I'll see if I can find those and give em a try. Thanks for the tips :)


I've never heard of Copia. Is it a wine fest? Napa is a good 4-5 hour drive for me, so I usually only attend the Central Coast Wine Fest which is only 1.5 hours away.

It seems to be a museum with a little bit of everything. Looks like a great place to take the little lady. If I ever make it there, I'll let you know what wines I tasted. This is from their website:

"Located in California's Wine Country on the banks of the Napa River, Napa's newest downtown attraction extends the definition of museum to new dimensions. COPIA is a fun, interactive center where you can investigate the fascinating cultural intersections of wine, food and the arts. Enjoy tastings, classes, festivals, exhibitions and performances that will engage your senses and enrich your life. Whether you're a microwaver or gourmet chef, a wine novice or connoisseur, a windowsill gardener or a proven green thumb, COPIA offers something for you. Plan to spend a day at COPIA to stroll through the gardens, examine the exhibitions, enjoy the wine and food tastings, eat at the restaurant or the café, shop in Cornucopia and more!"

[E-Stat]

So what else are you guys into besides speakers and amps?
I'm into motorcycle riding (have a modified '94 Magna), reloading and target shooting, ice skating, and running.

rw

[BinFrog]

Sometimes I think I am into too much stuff, but then I figure that's what life is all about:

-playing with my 8 month old nephew. He's seriously the greatest thing in my life right now.
-playing/learning/jamming/recording guitar
-reading
-xbox
-computers (web design, cd layout and print design, audio file editing, general tweaking, etc)
-wine
-beer
-spicy food
-concerts & road trips
-bootleg trading/downloading
-skiing
-golf
-frisbee
-jogging
-keeping our condo looking nice
-exercising
-tennis
-getting drunk and rambling on for hours with friends
-Making mixes for friends
-Anything else that comes my way

[Florian]

Well i build and administrate computer networks :p In my spare time i build crazy PC's like the one below. Its a phase change cooled P4 incl. watercooling and raid systems and overclock the **** out of them.

Cheers

Flo

http://www.apogeeclub.de/vapo1.jpg
http://www.apogeeclub.de/vapo2.jpg

[JohnMichael]

[QUOTE=Florian]Well i build and administrate computer networks :p In my spare time i build crazy PC's like the one below. Its a phase change cooled P4 incl. watercooling and raid systems and overclock the **** out of them.

Cheers

Flo

I am happy learning how to turn my computer on and finding AR. Looks interesting and I am a little worried what all you could do with it. LOL

[Florian]

Well my work and hobby is a bit more complex then turning it on ;-) But we all start somewhere.

[wayner86]

I find my happy place fishing steel head, brook, and brown trout (spin casting). Computers are of interest to me as well.

Florian, ever run into stability issues when over clocking?

ps. a firewall is a must when using a broadband internet connection. Zone alarm is a good freeware firewall. Firewalls "hide" people from internet worms and basic hacker attacks/port scans.

Zonealarm free firewall link.

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=nav_za

[Florian]

Oh sure there are some issues but this was a phase changed cooled P4. The compressor cools the CPU down to -30C and made this little P4 2.6C run at 3.9GHz all day long. I was in the paper with that design actually, this was before my watercooled dual XEON :D

http://www.apogeeclub.de/vapo3.jpg

[wayner86]

-30 thats incredible, you have some pretty nice hardware there i must say. now all you need to do is install linux and that thing could run crash-free indefinitely :p