Other hobbies?

[Skippy]

Lets see,


#1.I like to mountain climb. I've climbed all over the world. Highest peaks I've ever climbed are in The Kyrgyz Republic, The Tien Shan Range which is right next to China & Tibet.

#2. Write & play music. I have 3 project going at the moment. The first one is with my wife & kind of sounds like Pink Floyd. The second project sounds like a heavy & darker version of The DOORS. The third project is straight up Northern European Black Metal, pretty brutal stuff actually, it kind of sounds like a massive violent storm hitting land & crushing everything in it's path. (Not Happy Holiday music that's for sure!)

#3. Play soccer & run a soccer academy. Besides being involved in Martial arts since 1974 I come from a family with a long rich history of soccer players, Football what we call it in Europe. I played in Europe for 5 years when I was younger & now I play on an old guys team where I'm a player/coach & run my academy once a month.

#4. Northern European Sword Study. I'm a Celtic Person, a Druid actually & was brought up learning how to work & use a sword. The big 12 to 14 pound blades! I have a small group that I teach this to every so often.

#5. Read & collect books. I have tons & tons of books. My house looks like a funky bookstore from hell.

#6. Travel. I travel quite often. Name the place & chances are I've been there. My favorite places are ... Russia, Kyrgyz Republic, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Romania, Hungary,Cezch Republic & my own turf ...Ireland.

 

[Big Don]

There is something BESIDES Martial Arts

:hmm: I shall have to look into this "things aside from martial arts" and get back to you

Of course there is, alcohol, which explains my shot glass collection.

 

[Omar B]

I play and restore old electric guitars. Started out of necessity because electric guitars made in the 70's and 80's tend to sound better because the wood has had time to age and settle.

I watch a lot of sports.

I read a lot.

 

[Tames D]

Skinny dipping. Right JT?

 

[Langenschwert]

1) Music: I used to play bass professionally for a number of years. Trying to get back into the scene. If I had my way I'd be playing jazz standards every time I got on stage.

2) Console gaming: Halo, Left 4 Dead, Ghost recon, Zelda, etc.

3) Pen and Paper rpgs: Generally "old school" and/or obscure ones: Hârn, Tekumel, The Riddle of Steel, Sorcerer, Warhammer Fantasy, Rolemaster/Shadow World, though I still quite enjoy a beer & pretzels game of D&D (any edition).

4) Reading: usually classic Sword & Sorcery fare: Robert E. Howard, Karl Edward Wagner, Jessica Amanda Salmonson, Fritz Leiber, etc.

Regards,

-Mark

 

[Xue Sheng]

Of course there is, alcohol, which explains my shot glass collection.

oh..yes... I forgot about that.... but if memory servers...in that way lies madness :EG: and a rather large bar tab

 

[Ken Morgan]

You know who else liked painting and politics?

Sorry man, couldn't resist.

I like to read, play video games with my son, camp, and last year I started homebrewing. Second batch came out much better than the first, but there's room for improvement.

Hitler & Churchill both did.....

 

[Jenny_in_Chico]

In no particular order:

1. Cooking and baking. I'm very good at this.

2. Dog training. I'm very good at this also.

3. Horseback riding. Was fairly good at this, but now I'm rusty because I don't have my own horse.

4. Target shooting with pistol. I'm fairly good at this, but haven't shot consistently in a few years. I'd really like to be able to shoot every day and then compete, but the money isn't available.

5. I read a lot, but I've never considered it a hobby. It is a requirement in my life, like breathing or bathing regularly.

6. I love to camp, but only when it is warm. I'm too sensitive to cold to camp in the winter. And mountain climbing is totally out of the question.

7. I've cultivated bonsai in the past, but I don't have any right now.

 

[Xue Sheng]

And the serious answer

Working on Classical Guitar again

Stopped years ago and of late I have tried several times but I jsut can't stand ong finigernaisl anymore but I found the type of picks that I have been looking for so I am back at it again

Oh and of course confusing others ɹǝʌǝuǝɥʍ ǝlqıssod

 

[theletch1]

I used to kayak and camp with my wife. Also used to read a great deal and spend time here. I've cut way back on most all of that in favor of driving myself crazy trying to earn a degree. Now I spend what time is available either here or at the pistol range with my wife... she's getting better with every trip so I guess I'd better behave. I haven't had time for home brewing but did a great stout at one time. Still have the equipment and may well get back into it soon.

Tom, I didn't have you pegged as a ballroom dancer. You move gracefully so it shouldn't have come as a surprise. I gave Erica ballroom dance lessons for Christmas last year. I actually enjoyed it. Maybe it was just the time with her and doing something new. :shrug:

 

[Tames D]

Skiing: This is my passion. I wish I could ski year round. Never get enough of it.

Motocross: This is another passion. I can do this year round.

Archery: Not real serious, just like to play with the equipment.

Street Bikes: I want to get back into this in 2010. Been a long time since I owned a street bike. I'll be shopping for a Harley after the holidays.

Chess: My kids love this game and got me into it. I'm not very good at it yet, but gaining momentum, lol.

Surfing: My kids wanted me to teach them how to surf, so I dusted off the old board during the summer and it felt good to get back into it.

 

[Jenny_in_Chico]

Ah yes, y'all reminded me of dancing...I love to dance! But I only dance in couples and most men refuse to take lessons so there it is. I dance country western 2 step and east coast swing.

 

[theletch1]

Ah yes, y'all reminded me of dancing...I love to dance! But I only dance in couples and most men refuse to take lessons so there it is. I dance country western 2 step and east coast swing.

I had resisted the dance lessons for several years. My instructor and his wife began taking lessons and he spoke about how much he enoyed it. Between him and Erica ganging up on me I had no choice. I have to tell you that it was much more difficult than I expected. I've gotten used to learning to move in certain ways over the years of MA training so I figured it would be a piece of cake. NOT!

 

[Touch Of Death]

Karaoke is fun.
Sean

 

[MA-Caver]

"I collect spores, molds and fungus..."

 

[Jenny_in_Chico]

I had resisted the dance lessons for several years. My instructor and his wife began taking lessons and he spoke about how much he enoyed it. Between him and Erica ganging up on me I had no choice. I have to tell you that it was much more difficult than I expected. I've gotten used to learning to move in certain ways over the years of MA training so I figured it would be a piece of cake. NOT!

I really don't understand why a man would be resistant to the idea of dancing. He gets to grab a woman around the waist and push her around, and she LOVES it. Seems like a win-win situation.

 

[David43515]

Lets see....I had to give up knifemaking, woodworking, and camping when I moved to Japan. (No room for my stuff) But I still love cooking, reading, writing short fiction, and polotics.

I`d love to try ballroom or latin dancing. Always wanted to try it, but never had the time. Maybe if the wife and I get back together it would be something nice to do.

 

[K-man]

Anything outdoors. Hiking, camping, 4x4 driving, skiing, kayaking, dog training, flying (ultralights), scuba, & photography.

 

[celtic_crippler]

...other than drinking out of shot glasses...

I'm a gaming geek. Board games, RPG's, console, and PC... I like games.

Also a political junkie.

I'm into Sci-Fi and Fantasy as well... oddly enough I attribute that in part to why I got into MA... because I wanted to be more like the heroes I read about in books and comics. When I was a kid reading about how Batman sought out the best martial artists to train under and how Daredevil trained with Stick and ninjas ...it just made sense that I do the same. LOL

 

[Carol]

Hobbies I used to love but have fallen away from have been cooking and playing my guitar. Which is kind of embarassing considering I went to music school. I like gaming, and I am starting to get more serious about digital photography.

I am also a swimmer and a hiker. While I am not at terribly good at either (especially hiking), I accomplished two major goals that I set for myself this fall. I set a personal best for distance in the pool at 3500 meters (2.1 miles) the day before my birthday, and I hiked to the summit of Mount Monadnock, one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world, said to be second only to Mount Fuji.

My time in these events is quite unspectacular. It took me almost three hours for the swim, and about 8 hours for the hike. But, I still completed both endeavors so I guess where I lack in cardio, I make up for in heart.