Do you guys have another hobby?
Burning Brakes
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From: Sydney, Australia
Maybe it's an British thing, but I hate the word hobby!! However, I have various passions in my life, other than my RS.
The first is my family - my wife of 11 years and our 2 beautiful daughters aged 8 and 4.
Then there are the sports I participate in. The real love of my life is sailing and I have raced small dinghies at international level for over 30 years. Having not competed at top level for a few years, I am just about to embark on a new campaign aiming at a world championship this summer. This will mean sailing at least 3 times a week from now until then.
Almost as strong a passion is skiing. Most people consider the skiing I do to be totally mad, but I know better because I have skied with the truly insane and I do have limits! However, having now moved to Australia, I think my days of serious skiing are now over.
Finally, I am a keen golfer, playing off a 12 handicap.
I also love watching all good quality sport although that is being put to the same test as Colin, as I am another Leeds United fan (if you don't know, don't ask
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The first is my family - my wife of 11 years and our 2 beautiful daughters aged 8 and 4.
Then there are the sports I participate in. The real love of my life is sailing and I have raced small dinghies at international level for over 30 years. Having not competed at top level for a few years, I am just about to embark on a new campaign aiming at a world championship this summer. This will mean sailing at least 3 times a week from now until then.
Almost as strong a passion is skiing. Most people consider the skiing I do to be totally mad, but I know better because I have skied with the truly insane and I do have limits! However, having now moved to Australia, I think my days of serious skiing are now over.
Finally, I am a keen golfer, playing off a 12 handicap.
I also love watching all good quality sport although that is being put to the same test as Colin, as I am another Leeds United fan (if you don't know, don't ask
)
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Let's see...
-Collecting toy Porsches. Used to be other makes too, but it evolved only to Porsche. 3000 and counting so far.
-Running. Although, I don't call it a hobby as much as a necessity to keep the doctor off my back. The 5K, 10K, etc. races are fun and much cheaper to do than club racing.
-I bought some Lionel trains this year and have had a blast running them. Got a temporary layout in the basement, but once the racing season starts, it'll come down.
-Whatever my kids are into at the moment. Now it's the Wii and playing army in the backyard with airsoft rifles.
-Collecting toy Porsches. Used to be other makes too, but it evolved only to Porsche. 3000 and counting so far.
-Running. Although, I don't call it a hobby as much as a necessity to keep the doctor off my back. The 5K, 10K, etc. races are fun and much cheaper to do than club racing.
-I bought some Lionel trains this year and have had a blast running them. Got a temporary layout in the basement, but once the racing season starts, it'll come down.
-Whatever my kids are into at the moment. Now it's the Wii and playing army in the backyard with airsoft rifles.
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Alright, I'll play...
I used to be pretty active in the NYHC scene in the 90's had a band, did a lot of shows in the Tri-State area. We broke up in 2000, but were asked to do this one-time reunion show last fall when they were closing CBGB's.
Other than that, I like playing on my own...
Oh yeah, the Turbo shirt is from when I used to own my 951
I used to be pretty active in the NYHC scene in the 90's had a band, did a lot of shows in the Tri-State area. We broke up in 2000, but were asked to do this one-time reunion show last fall when they were closing CBGB's.
Other than that, I like playing on my own...
Oh yeah, the Turbo shirt is from when I used to own my 951
Burning Brakes
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From: So. Cal (USA)
Originally Posted by roketman
cars,wife,kids,cars,
I am currently trying to negotiate on a blue on white GT (the reverse of yours). Hopefully, I will also be a new lucky GT owner soon. 
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Originally Posted by ilko
We broke up in 2000, but were asked to do this one-time reunion show last fall when they were closing CBGB's.
In fact, I need to dig up an old photo of me and Dee Dee Ramone from 1981 and post it. Except I'd be a little embarrassed for anyone to see what I looked like in those days. Of course, I could say the same for the way I look now...
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From: manchester uk
Originally Posted by last toy
. when i am not consulting or running bankrupt companies; .
most people wouldnt admit to being a failure in business , especially with more than 1 of there ventures gone bust ...
i admire your honesty !!
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I just love backgammon. When you play with the doubling cube it becomes quite intense!
I do salsa about 3 times a week also, to keep fit only, not to meet girls!!
I do salsa about 3 times a week also, to keep fit only, not to meet girls!!
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From: manchester uk
Originally Posted by NineMeister
Bass Guitar - nearly 12 months into lessons, finally fulfilling a lifelong interest
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bass guitar - not been out of its bag for over 12 months !!!
cant be bothered to plug in an amp etc .
likewise the telecaster .
have an acoustic at home which gets picked up because it easy and instant , and a semi-acoustic that i travel with . gets played most nights , or else my fingers go soft !!!
what bass / rig you got ???
