What other hobbies do you guy's have?

[percey39]

Hi i am interested to see what else tickles everyones fancy. I will start off. I love cars and have a project car im doing up at the moment, it is a nissan r33 gtr v-spec skyline. I have been ordering a new bodykit, wheels and also some new turbos, cams and stroker kit for it aswell. I also play drums and guitar, i have a roland td-20 electronic drum kit and a gretsch custom series seven piece accoustic kit. For guitars i have a fender electric accoustic and have been looking for an electric for a while now. I love anything musical and want to get my own dj set up aswell.
I think that should do for now. I have plenty more but dont want to bore you guys to death lol.

Aaron

[infernalis]

I collect music (off and on) fiddle with web sites, love taking pictures, collect DVD sets, most anything that involves hoarding more stuff.

[Nafun]

I'm an amateur inventor in my spare time. I like designing and building things.

[percey39]

I collect music (off and on) fiddle with web sites, love taking pictures, collect DVD sets, most anything that involves hoarding more stuff.
What sort of music do you collect? i love dvds aswell and have been collecting classic horror movies for a while now.

What sort of do you like building and designing?

If you both dont mind me asking?

[infernalis]

Mostly rock music, I have a very broad taste. Progressive, heavy, alternative, blues rock (Clapton is a fave) Live radio broadcasts, too much to list really.

Most of our DVD sets are Sci Fi and police type stuff (CSI, Law and order)

[percey39]

I love clapton i went and seen him live a long time ago, it was definetely one of my all time favourite concerts. I love a bit of classic rock.

Both mentioned series are also a favourite.

[Nafun]

Um, I design and build my own reptile cages. I invent and prototype board games (To be fair, I've only ever made three, but like a thousand hours of work go into one, so it's not something I enter into lightly). I designed and produced a line of lan bags (and went into business just long enough to have my paypal account permanently emblazened with the now defunct name). Oh, and twice I've invented things only to look at them and say "no one would ever want this", only to see them for sale in stores more than a decade later. Which just goes to show, it doesn't matter how useless something is, marketing will fix it.

Oh, and those two items...

A blanket with sleeves, so you can read while covered up. (ala the snuggie). I made it 15 years ago. And every time I see them in stores now I curse at myself. "No one would ever want one, it's just a bathrobe you put on backwards!"

An automatic toilet brush, which I dismissed because "who could possibly be this lazy? You still have to move it around the bowl, it just saves you turning your wrist..." (The first thing I invented, at age 10.)

Both of those things can be found in the "as seen on tv" sections of major retailers...

[totheend]

most anything that involves hoarding more stuff.

LOL that is a classic sympton of being a herper.........

[emseeKAY]

well... i like to play rugby and hockey, i have an addiction to animals i think... i enjoy playing xbox and building computers. i also love music and play drums, guitar and bass. not so much bass but i can get by. i'll listen to anything pretty much besides miley cyrus and that crap... my favorite is hardcore and post hardcore but i like hiphop and country and pretty much anything.i guess besides reptiles i like fish and aquariums lol

[infernalis]

I know a lot of you may find this song strange, but listen to the bass lines.

DTsG74P0mWI

And I have VIP passes to see these guys tonight with Peter Frampton, Taking my camera, if I get some photos, I'll be sure to share....Check out the bass lines on this song.

kPm0iHPfyG8

[Freebody]

i play world or warcraft entirly to much like all wow fans, i like extreme sports, went skydiving solo<< a couple years ago,twice,white river rafting, riding dirbikes, last 2 years i spent restoring my baby ill post you pics of my 1977 f 250 highboy,460 bigblock 450 hp 500fp torch,dana 60s front and back disc brake 38 1/2 super swampers,cross over stearing,complete frame off resto, basically my life, i like animals as you put it "addicted to them" i do alot of working out now, doing the p90x and some jogging,i plan to put some upgrades on my 2002 jetta vr6 6 speed like turbo charge it but who knows, we can dream cant we :P and bbq with the buddies and having a few beers, thats me in a nutshell.

[Lankyrob]

I used to run, swim, cycle, weight train, play football, rugby and do mixed martial arts but all that is behind me now.

Currently i play computer games (Warcraft and other role playing games) and PS3 games. I love photography (just bought a DSLR so look out for lots of pics on here soon!) and am looking to expand my skills in this field.

I love watching sport - especially football, rugby and UFC and generally watching TV.

I am also addicted to animals and nature (seems to be a common thing on here!!) - love watching HD nature shows on TV.

I have recently started 10-pin bowling form my wheelchair (used to do that "stood up" too) and have found i can already hit scores within a strike or two of my previous performance. I like playing Pool (8 and 9-ball) and snooker.

Think thats probable enough about me for now!!!

[Nafun]

I love watching sport - especially football, rugby and UFC and generally watching TV.



I know it's an American cliche, but I don't understand the world's fascination with association football/soccer. It's one of those sports that could be made interesting with a few minor changes (like the elimination of ties!). My brother lives in Sheffield, and he's obsessed with association football (I think he supports the wednesdays or something). I think it's just the European equivalent of NASCAR (mind numbing unless your blood alcohol level is above .08%).

[Lankyrob]

TBH i think we feel the same about baseball - we have a kids game called rounders which is the closest thing to baseball over here. But football is like a religion to a lot of us.

[Nafun]

Careful knocking baseball, don't make me bring up cricket.

[BlindOne]

I love watching sport - especially football, rugby and UFC and generally watching TV.

You one of those crazy EPL hooligans? :eek:

I love football, I watch Serie A religously, never dreamed I'd see Inter winning the CL. Good times.

I play in a 8 ball league, keep/breed about 40+ tarantulas, watch too much TV, and play with tech stuff. Oh, I'm also a beer connoisseur :rolleyes: At least that's what I tell my wife. :)

[BlindOne]

Careful knocking baseball, don't make me bring up cricket.

C'mon, baseball has to the worst 'sport' ever invented. Cricket is the second most popular game in the world.

[JAG PRINCESS]

Hi i am interested to see what else tickles everyones fancy. I will start off. I love cars and have a project car im doing up at the moment, it is a nissan r33 gtr v-spec skyline. I have been ordering a new bodykit, wheels and also some new turbos, cams and stroker kit for it aswell. I also play drums and guitar, i have a roland td-20 electronic drum kit and a gretsch custom series seven piece accoustic kit. For guitars i have a fender electric accoustic and have been looking for an electric for a while now. I love anything musical and want to get my own dj set up aswell.
I think that should do for now. I have plenty more but dont want to bore you guys to death lol.

Aaron
Like your hobbies alot Aaron..:yes: specially the car bit..:):) them nissans are hot lol..:) gosh where would we be without music hey,
I am gonna be getting a subaru impreza wrx sti, soon carnt wait:yes:
Also i love horse riding, music, my snakeys, etc:)

Jane

[emseeKAY]

agh! i think its because i've always been a rugby player i'm not interested in soccer in the least, i used to play american football, but that got boring as there was no flow in the game it was 30 seconds of play and 5 minutes of planning lol. cricket has never interested me either but i have never had a shot at playing it. Baseball i find boring. I absolutely love hockey and rugby, i've played hockey since i was 3 and quit three years back but now im back into it, i watch UFC here and there as well, my favorite fighter being Georges St. Pierre lol

[infernalis]

Most sports I like involve motors.

Watching most other sports puts me to sleep.

[emseeKAY]

Most sports I like involve motors.

Watching most other sports puts me to sleep.

The only motor sports i dont mind watching is F1 and the Red Bull flying competitions, i love riding motorcycles and whatnot, just dont find it as appealing watching lol.

[Nafun]

C'mon, baseball has to the worst 'sport' ever invented. Cricket is the second most popular game in the world.

Yes, but the most popular sport in the world is association football, which kind of makes the whole thing invalid.

Look, cards on the table here. Most of the world plays cricket and association football because the brits do, and they used to own most of the world (or at least the bits that counted).

They're basically living fossils, it's like tuning into the tour de france and seeing someone competing on a penny farthing. Give me hockey over football any day, 100% more violence, and 100% less chance of seeing some guy's **** flop out of his shorts during the instant replay. Not to mention none of that "tie" bullshit.

[Freebody]

hockey/ vancouver canucks and ufc is the only sports i watch, well skateboarding and motor cross jumping is really entertaining, i used to do semi contact martial arts in competition when i was younger,I quit and took up skateboarding and street fighting lol then with all the loss of blood between the 2 i took up WoW.
Do you play an a european server lankyrob?
i play on an american server, dunemaul.

[blkjkoknhrt]

The two things that fill my time is cooking and kids. I feed on a special diet and love working out meals that fit all my parameters. The first love is my 2 boys who fill my life every 2nd weekend. I also carve soapstone miniature figurines, everything from fish to fancy figures. Hoping to spend MORE time on herps, got a new one coming middle of the month - pics to follow!

[percey39]

Um, I design and build my own reptile cages. I invent and prototype board games (To be fair, I've only ever made three, but like a thousand hours of work go into one, so it's not something I enter into lightly). I designed and produced a line of lan bags (and went into business just long enough to have my paypal account permanently emblazened with the now defunct name). Oh, and twice I've invented things only to look at them and say "no one would ever want this", only to see them for sale in stores more than a decade later. Which just goes to show, it doesn't matter how useless something is, marketing will fix it.

Oh, and those two items...

A blanket with sleeves, so you can read while covered up. (ala the snuggie). I made it 15 years ago. And every time I see them in stores now I curse at myself. "No one would ever want one, it's just a bathrobe you put on backwards!"

An automatic toilet brush, which I dismissed because "who could possibly be this lazy? You still have to move it around the bowl, it just saves you turning your wrist..." (The first thing I invented, at age 10.)

Both of those things can be found in the "as seen on tv" sections of major retailers...

Thats got to hurt, the world thrives on making things that are not really that bad easier and in turn making us lazier. I wish i had enough patience to invent things

[percey39]

well... i like to play rugby and hockey, i have an addiction to animals i think... i enjoy playing xbox and building computers. i also love music and play drums, guitar and bass. not so much bass but i can get by. i'll listen to anything pretty much besides miley cyrus and that crap... my favorite is hardcore and post hardcore but i like hiphop and country and pretty much anything.i guess besides reptiles i like fish and aquariums lol

Sweet another musician. What do you like to play? I love heavy metal, death core, funk/fusion, power metal, punk and dont mind the odd bit of jazz.

[percey39]

Freebody im very jealous. That is one sick f truck. I am looking at buying 1989 f150 soon. I love the big old beast's they just sound and look great. Still trying to find one with the original clevo in it though, as i wanna port polish, rebuild and stroke a real clevo.

[percey39]

A lot of you guys are into your sports haha. I only watch two really the greatest is Australian Rules Football or AFL and rugby league and union. GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!!!! we will win this world cup

[percey39]

Like your hobbies alot Aaron..:yes: specially the car bit..:):) them nissans are hot lol..:) gosh where would we be without music hey,
I am gonna be getting a subaru impreza wrx sti, soon carnt wait:yes:
Also i love horse riding, music, my snakeys, etc:)

Jane

Ah a lady after my heart lol, I used to own 2002 wrx sti. They are a really nice car to drive and have enough pull to make you get all tingley inside lol. My gtr is running just over 450 horsepower at all four wheels now, which is enough to knock the hat off your head. Man i could talk about cars for hours.
I just cant ever trust horses, i had a girl friend from school have a really bad accident on a horse and i still cant really go close to one.

[BlindOne]

Look, cards on the table here. Most of the world plays cricket and association football because the brits do, and they used to own most of the world (or at least the bits that counted)

'Association' football? LOL. Are you trying to distinguish it from the wimpy version of rugby that's played in the US?

I don't understand the hatred for the draw by Americans, draws only occur during group stages and can get you knocked out of the competition as easy as a loss. New Zealand didn't lose a match during this WC and didn't make it out of the group because you have to win a match or two. 3 draws = 1 win

FYI: I don't recall a period in history when the Brits had control of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, or any other country in SA. Not to mention Spain, Italy, France, etc.

[percey39]

Go the kiwi's we are not a soccor country so i think we did alright.

Another hobby of mine tattoo's im just about ready to start my back piece although it is going to take nearly an entire year as its hard to get in for long sessions with the girl who des mine.

[emseeKAY]

Sweet another musician. What do you like to play? I love heavy metal, death core, funk/fusion, power metal, punk and dont mind the odd bit of jazz.

i play anything that catches my ear, but my love is hardcore/post-hardcore. i can play guitar decently lol and i love to play drums, bass i'm sort of indifferent on. as for rugby i think South Africa will give you guys a run for your money. i'm an england fan (being scottish that may get me shot lol) but between what i saw in the 6 nations and the Aussies, NZ, and SA i don't know if there will be another win for england soon lol.

[percey39]

Yeah sweet as, i dont mind a bit of hardcore but mainly love fast double kicks and blast beats lol.
SA might do it as they are a good kicking team and dan carter isnt as good as he used to be for us, but we need to win when its in our home land. We should of won a couple worlds cups a few yers back but we buckled in thefinals.

[emseeKAY]

'Association' football? LOL. Are you trying to distinguish it from the wimpy version of rugby that's played in the US?


lol, i saw an episode of sports science when they decided to see who hits harder a rugby player or football player, so they got a 3rd tier LA rugby club player and an NFL runningback... that got me pretty fired up especially since a finesse player like Dan Carter could hit harder than these guys who claimed to be "professional". needless to say the NFL player hit harder... not exactly a fair matchup lol thats like comparing your local highschools team to a pro team...

[Lankyrob]

I play WOW on a European server (Saurfang).

I also love the tattoo's they are a great source of pain relief for me and i am currently planning a sleeve/chest piece.

[percey39]

I play WOW on a European server (Saurfang).

I also love the tattoo's they are a great source of pain relief for me and i am currently planning a sleeve/chest piece.

The chest does hurt especially when they get on the sternum and nipples. I nearly through in the towel when the needle was on those parts. The collar bones rattle a bit too lol, but its worth it in the end!

[Freebody]

i love tattoos as well, so many tattoos, so little canvas, when im old and withered im sure ill have a body suit done :) so far i got a large dragon on my back,small dragon on my shoulder<< 16 years old dad said no I said yes...looks like crap but its got meaning " i am a man" :P i found it hurt much more when i got home than getting done i can tell you that lol I also have a sleeve started, my arm still need a 2/3 of my forearm done to finish it.

[Barczewska]

I play paintball, love roller coasters, i travel as much as I can. I am getting my PADI certification right now for scuba diving. Skydiving, bungee jumping...all sorts of trill tpe activities. Boating, fishing, reading, movies and music

Anything adventurous really :P

And like a few others i see on this forum, i have a passion for tattoos and piercings

[marvelfreak]

I love to read collect Marvel comics and any thing to do with reptiles. I used to collect Marvel Legends action figures. Sold off over half of them couple years ago. I am big into tattoos. All these talk of tattoos reminded me of this thread a couple months ago. http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-discussion/83354-show-us-your-ink.html Also love swimming and fishing.

[shaunyboy]

snakes is about it for me folks.i do go on the odd country walk to clear the cob webs out my head.used to do a bit of fishing,shooting, but one day i just lost the ability to kill.i felt what right do i have to take a life.life is precious after all...!!

i am in no way condeming anyone who hunts.i have just found its no longer for me.
cheers shaun

oh and 4 kids,3 grandkids with a fourth on the way dont leave much time for any other hobby's :yes:

[emseeKAY]

Yeah sweet as, i dont mind a bit of hardcore but mainly love fast double kicks and blast beats lol.
SA might do it as they are a good kicking team and dan carter isnt as good as he used to be for us, but we need to win when its in our home land. We should of won a couple worlds cups a few yers back but we buckled in thefinals.

i'd really love to go see it in NZ but thats definitely not happening for me atm lol i get to watch it online haha

[percey39]

i'd really love to go see it in NZ but thats definitely not happening for me atm lol i get to watch it online haha

Yeah i was meant to be going to a couple of games as my whole family lives over there but i just couldnt get anyone to babysit my snakes or get any time off. Im very very shattered about it. Would of loved to go see a game at dunedin!

[emseeKAY]

Yeah i was meant to be going to a couple of games as my whole family lives over there but i just couldnt get anyone to babysit my snakes or get any time off. Im very very shattered about it. Would of loved to go see a game at dunedin!

i would have been upset as well, as for Carter i hear many people are quite disappointed with his performance, sometimes he seems like a bit of a pretty boy, but his boot is absolutely insane!

[percey39]

To me carter is too much like wilkenson, yeah he can kick but he hates to go in hard. I think south africa has the best kicker in the world at the moment and will most likely kick any points they can.

[emseeKAY]

To me carter is too much like wilkenson, yeah he can kick but he hates to go in hard. I think south africa has the best kicker in the world at the moment and will most likely kick any points they can.

oh no!!! unfortunately my gf is in love with wilko and she has seen your post! :O i'd run! FAR! lol to be fair, if i could kick that well on the pitch, i'd kick some points as well lmao.

[percey39]

Haha i dont like him and thought he destroyed the world cup when they won it, but they did win it!!! Hes a great kicker but thats it

[Lankyrob]

Wilkinson is a good kicker but he can't tackle for s***. Thats why he keeps busting his shoulder - all he does is shoulder charge and when he gets it worng it bust his shoulder.

[percey39]

Wilkinson is a good kicker but he can't tackle for s***. Thats why he keeps busting his shoulder - all he does is shoulder charge and when he gets it worng it bust his shoulder.

Thats exactly how i feel about him. I think carter is going he same way.

[.: Laura :.]

i play anything that catches my ear, but my love is hardcore/post-hardcore. i can play guitar decently lol and i love to play drums, bass i'm sort of indifferent on. as for rugby i think South Africa will give you guys a run for your money. i'm an england fan (being scottish that may get me shot lol) but between what i saw in the 6 nations and the Aussies, NZ, and SA i don't know if there will be another win for england soon lol.


I have a soft spot for post-harcore :D


Urrrm hobbies... Art, used to teach Physics back in college, martial arts (judo/karate), horse riding, teaching myself weird and wonderful things, aaaand I'm also a beautician

[percey39]

I also love reading. I love horror novels like the necrosope series, but i also like reading philosophy, science and other interesting subjects. I have read a lot about the power of the mind, religion and black hole theories. I really love reading about touchy subjects as i said religion, I like how the two sides good and evil are basically the same thing.

[infernalis]

I too find religion fascinating, from the psychology point of view.

[percey39]

It is a really fascinating subject Wayne. I remember my interest grew immensly after watching a film/documentary called zeitgeist. Its a very interesting film and covers many subjects from the 4 major banks ruling the world, religion and many more.
I also recommend the books of anastasia, its a very interesting philosophy and theory on solving all the worlds problems. I believe russians have a strong belief in the stories of this goddess in the siberian forests. I might buy myself a piece of the ringing cedar tree to see if it does help with all my problems. ie smoking, drinking too much and also some of my recreational habits. I highly doubt it will stop me smoking but i guess its worth a try.

[infernalis]

Hopefully I don't offend anyone, but I find the aspects of how religion came to be intriguing.

For instance early (pre-science) man had no explanation for things we understand well now.

The earth opens up and molten rock spews forth, Why?? because hell is at the center of the earth.

The early writings of Mormon speak of a planet called Kolob (Book of Abraham) where God resides.

Native Americans had a god for almost everything..

The whole dynamics of how entire civilizations shape their way of life based on fear of the unknown is just interesting.

That is why many of my snakes have names like Diana, Athena, Apollo, Sol, Masubi, Kane, etc...

[percey39]

I find egyptians religion has been the base of all religion itself. They are as described by many all focused on astrology and seasons. This to means the basisto religion in the sun its self. I also dont mean to offend any one

[Nafun]

I believe that the world is a flat disc carried through the void on the backs of four elephants who, in turn, stand upon the shell of a giant turtle.

[percey39]

sorry for the double post oops:sad:

[infernalis]

fixed it....

[emseeKAY]

I actually have courses in policing with aboriginal emphasis on it so i'm taught by aboriginal police officers and lawyers, they teach us a lot of the customs (we also learn these in Gr.6 or 7) but i find it very interesting. Native peoples are much more diverse than a teepee. I also did a project on the Oka Crisis which was a VERY controversial subject. google it, its very interesting as well, basically the city wanted to expand a golf course over sacred burial grounds on the reserve and didn't ask permission from the local Mohawk tribes. it was a really bad situation and a few people died, it also showed a lack of respect for the aboriginal peoples by the Canadian government one politician was quoted as saying "get those f****** indians out of there"... pretty sad really.

[percey39]

Thanks Wayne. Hmm sounds very interesting Sean i will have to look into it and have a read.

[infernalis]

We had a similar situation here in NY a few years back, but it involved selling tobacco on the reservations.

The federal government has granted tax exemption on the reservation property, so the native Americans capitalize on this (after all Europe stole the whole continent from them first) and sell cigarettes and gasoline tax free, and operate casinos.

Mr Tax man showed up with hands out looking to cash in on this thriving business.

The tribes refused to pay, and the government attempted to levy the reservations.

We had went to the edge of war with the reservations, almost all of the highways in the state pass through reservation property, so the natives blockaded the main roads, grinding the states trucking industry to a near halt.

When it got all said and done, the natives got to retain the tax exemptions.

[emseeKAY]

Honestly, I usually agree with what they believe, I couldn't imagine having my entire culture taken away from me, especially with the state of the residential schools (another dark day in the canadian government) they weren't allowed to practice their traditions or beliefs, language, traditional dress, food, nothing. Many were raped and assaulted (by the church and priests, ministers, nuns, etc.) and forced to be "white". it's amazing what people do to one another.

[JAG PRINCESS]

Ah a lady after my heart lol, I used to own 2002 wrx sti. They are a really nice car to drive and have enough pull to make you get all tingley inside lol. My gtr is running just over 450 horsepower at all four wheels now, which is enough to knock the hat off your head. Man i could talk about cars for hours.
I just cant ever trust horses, i had a girl friend from school have a really bad accident on a horse and i still cant really go close to one.

Yeah horses can be funny like that lol'
450 horsepower omg.. like tha sound lol..:yes::yes:

[percey39]

Yeah i believe the horse just got startled and threw her off and down a creek bank. It broke both her legs, an arm, and her jaw and eye socket. She was only 13 at the time. I dont think i could ever trust one again.
Ah 450hp is great but i want to get more out it, but its killing the wallet lol. Im hanging out for the stroker kit, cam's and new turbo's it will sound a lot more lumpy and should put out well over 600hp at all four wheels. I think i should be happy then, if i can keep my license lol

[Lankyrob]

A guy in our town has a Sierra Sapphire cosworth 4x4 pumping out approx 650hp, last year in the snow, even with 4wheel drive, he couldnt get off his driveway as it just span the wheels in all 5 gears!

Would love to have a sporty car but those days are gone - need boot space for the wheelchair and it needs to sit high off the ground so i can get in and out - would love a Range Rover tho!!

[percey39]

A 4x4 with that much power would be insane. Im hoping to do up my f truck to have 500hp which would be good enough for smashing through the bush and hill climbs. Sports car are good but the servicing kills your money. At the moment i need to servce my gtr every 3000km maximum and the service cost me around $800 a pop, thats only oil changes filters and tuning. Its an expensive hobby, snakes are a lot cheaper lol.
A range rover would be sweet though rob as they do have lots of space and plenty of potential.

[Evra0914]

I play Vollyball and I take Picures of nature! :D

[Larrybabb]

fishing,four wheeling,and atv's

[infernalis]

fishing,four wheeling,and atv's

my "other hobby"

Rocky Roost Home (http://www.rockyroostmx.com/)

[Will0W783]

I paint and sculpt, and I work on my cars. My daily driver is a 2009 Saab 9-3 that I have tuned and tweaked to put out 250hp and 286 ft-lbs torque. It's no slouch. :) I am also in the process of restoring a 1968 Saab 95 V4. It's a bizarre, quirky little wagon, and every bit a Saab. (If you haven't guessed I love Saabs...lol). The '68 needs some minor engine and brake work, and then repainting and the chrome refinished in a few spots. Here are some pictures of it in all its bizarre glory..lol.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/Will0W783/1968%20Saab%2095%20V4/68saab95frontgarage.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/Will0W783/1968%20Saab%2095%20V4/68saab95parkinglotrightfrontangle.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/Will0W783/1968%20Saab%2095%20V4/68saab95rear.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/Will0W783/1968%20Saab%2095%20V4/68saab95side.jpg

[shaunyboy]

old saabs are pure class willow.its one of those things you either love or hate.me i just love em...!!

they knew how to build real cars back in the sixty's,excellent choice pal.


when it comes to painting what are your subjects ?

i always wanted to be able to paint or play an instrument.sadly im tone deaf and my limits are match stick men when it comes to drawing
cheers shaun

[bladeblaster]

I don't have time for any other hobbies :eek:

[shaunyboy]

We had a similar situation here in NY a few years back, but it involved selling tobacco on the reservations.

The federal government has granted tax exemption on the reservation property, so the native Americans capitalize on this (after all Europe stole the whole continent from them first) and sell cigarettes and gasoline tax free, and operate casinos.

Mr Tax man showed up with hands out looking to cash in on this thriving business.

The tribes refused to pay, and the government attempted to levy the reservations.

We had went to the edge of war with the reservations, almost all of the highways in the state pass through reservation property, so the natives blockaded the main roads, grinding the states trucking industry to a near halt.

When it got all said and done, the natives got to retain the tax exemptions.


its truley shocking what the british did to the world a few centuarys back.not only did they take what they wanted they also deemed the natives inferior people.native americans,australian aboriginies,africans, to name but a few.

i feel the uk is now getting pay back for the days when it was said " the sun never sets on the british empire " we stole most of the planet and proclaimed it our god given right.now were just a crappy wee island thats about to turn into a 3rd world nation.the uk is truley the pits to live in.at least im scottish and scotland,wales and ireland got all the good scenery and senses of humor.:yes::yes::yes:

cheers shaun

[bladeblaster]

its truley shocking what the british did to the world a few centuarys back.not only did they take what they wanted they also deemed the natives inferior people.native americans,australian aboriginies,africans, to name but a few.

i feel the uk is now getting pay back for the days when it was said " the sun never sets on the british empire " we stole most of the planet and proclaimed it our god given right.now were just a crappy wee island thats about to turn into a 3rd world nation.the uk is truley the pits to live in.at least im scottish and scotland,wales and ireland got all the good scenery and senses of humor.:yes::yes::yes:

cheers shaun

thats pretty much Europe you're describing there mate, nevermind the UK

[infernalis]

And people wonder why I don't care for "thanksgiving"

[Nafun]

I'm torn. Philosophically, I hate thanksgiving. It's a bullships holiday, like columbus day, that just serves to glorify 500 years of genocide. On the other hand, I love turkey and pumpkin pie.

I have the same problem with Christmas. As a non christian, I feel silly celebrating christmas with my family. On the other hand, turkey and pumpkin pie again.

I would celebrate Hitler Day if it came with a plate full of turkey, and a pumpkin pie.

[infernalis]

Without even going into the religious part of it, Christmas is a love/hate holiday for me.

My fondest memories are family gathered together, presents and lots of great food.

However some of my more recent memories are paying for it all.

[percey39]

Haha i love christmas as its also my birthday. I see it as everyone is celebrating my birthday as well as me lol

[bladeblaster]

I would celebrate Hitler Day if it came with a plate full of turkey, and a pumpkin pie.

hahahahaha...............

[Paradise]

Imagine that!!! we all like animals!!! who would ever believe that?
Well like the rest of you I used to be a well rounded sports man. now I am just round. There are a lot of things I like doing or would like to do but for financial reasons I had to put those things aside. I have re built 3 VW bugs, a 1983 Suzuki GS 850 G and a 1987 Yamaha xs 400 but that feels like a life time ago Mid 1990s i played Baseball for the Kempton Redsocks and Rugby for harlaquins rugby club under 21 ok that was more early 90's.

Now I build kids and enclosures. My wife (Tania) and I are both Nature freaks so we love the bush and wild life. As far as gaming goes my best is COD with the guys at work after hours.
That in a shell is me

[Will0W783]

Sorry for the late response, I've been super busy at school. Shaun, I paint landscapes and animals, as well as city scenes. I really try to stay away from painting people, because getting the exact proportions right sucks. I have done a lot of watercolors of friends' cars as birthday or Christmas gifts, and I am planning on doing some portraits of my snakes when I get some more free time.

Thanks for your comments on the old Saab- it's such a bizarre, funny old car! :)

[Paradise]

...
However some of my more recent memories are paying for it all.

Enough to dampen any family mans spirits. lol

I feel you your pain on that one

[infernalis]

It's all about the children anyhow. It would bother me more to have a Christmas with unhappy children. ;)

[Nafun]

I also spend a lot of time trying to conceive children, but I'm not sure that counts as a hobby!

[Jenn_06]

well my hobbies are fishing hunting scrapbooking(got do something girly lol)

[Lankyrob]

I also spend a lot of time trying to conceive children, but I'm not sure that counts as a hobby!


lol - i prefer practising but NOT conceiving!! ;) ;) ;)

[Paradise]

I cant remember what I did on Christmas before my kids were there.

A hobby usually costs you money so both conceiving and practicing could be hobbies. Also depending on who you practice with.
Whats better is it one of those hobbies you and your partner can enjoy together!!!
Problem comes if you and your partner enjoy the same hobby but at different times.

I am seriously considering restoring a 1937 plymoth coupe. I can get one now for a seriously good price.

[Paradise]

how did that happen ???

[infernalis]

how did that happen ???

It's a rare glitch... I deleted the extra for you.

[shaunyboy]

thats pretty much Europe you're describing there mate, nevermind the UK


you were the only one i was waiting on a bit backlash from mate.

fair point mr blaster,we all live in the craphole called the european union now.what with all our new human rights laws that seem to favor terrorists and criminals.

aint payback a bitch.....!!!

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

cheers shaun

[shaunyboy]

I also spend a lot of time trying to conceive children, but I'm not sure that counts as a hobby!


if that counts as a hobby it would appear im rather good at it.4 trys and 4 scores :yes::yes::yes::yes:

cheers shaun

[Paradise]

if that counts as a hobby it would appear im rather good at it.4 trys and 4 scores :yes::yes::yes::yes:

cheers shaun

HAHAHA you want us to believe that you only tried 4 times? Ok if you say so.

I am also really good at it apparently.

I had a bike accident when I was young and reckless and I was told I would never have kids.

Now I am not young anymore and I have 2.

[percey39]

Im sitting here quite confident after watching the kiwis win when they were in melbourne and now to see them win everything they have played ( we should win in japan ) I now think we have an extremely good chance of taking the rugby world cup as our own, its about time we win one and especially in our homeland. GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!!!

[redfeather2006]

I'm in the Army so that's become my most time-consuming hobby :) I also horseback ride English style and am currently taking lessons to learn Dressage.

[ChloeTrahan82]

im an artist, so i paint and draw, i collect antiques,antique books, coins,anything alice in wonderland, lost boys on the highways, lol j/k.

[kenchenzo]

i like building custom motorbikes & custom cars.
playing drums & looking after my tarantula' koi carp & other animals which i have.