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.

[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.

[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?

[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 .

[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.

[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 .

[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?

[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

[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 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

[JohnMichael]

[QUOTE=Florian]Well i build and administrate computer networks 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.