Canuck Audio Mart

Certainly, my audio/2 channel stereo affliction is my primary hobby.

Though I also indulge in vintage collectible motorcycles and the motorcycle world. I own a 1970 BSA 650 Lightning and am absolutely gorgeous 1974 Ducati 350 Desmo which I had restored over the past three years. Amusingly, they both reside in my living room as "works of art". No WAF necessary -- no wife.

Although I'm not as much into it as I used to be ( my audio affliction having taken over in a big way ) .. I still collect from time to time diecast collectible cars. In fact I have a few hundred of them in both 1/18 and 1/12 scale. The primary focus of my collection is Ferrari automobiles.

Just curious to know from the other members what else you might enjoy...?

all-you-ca-eat sushi

I'll second that.Love me some sushi.
Eating out in nice restaurants in general,is something i've always enjoyed.

I like eating what Mr.President is eating in your avatar

I almost forgot to say audio is my only hobby.

Started Digital SLR photography 3 years ago with multiple Canon lense and etc... Photography can easily take up time and money as well, but it is fun to understand the science behind the hobby.

I Also had typical fresh water aquarium since I was 10 years old. This is more a relaxing hobby. Now I'm still using my aquarium to teach my little kids how to be responsible by taking care of them.

To balance the budget for my 2 channels / 5.1 home theater and etc... That's why the the RRSP is lacking every year ; but, if you don't enjoy life now, when are you going to do it?

cheers.

Cooking. My wife and I spent large to outfit our rather small but efficient kitchen with a gas stove and the goodies to do justice to good food. My specilaties tend to be hot and spicy - Indian and Mexican predominatly, with lots of grilling in the summer months.

While audio is my main hobby,I also collect vintage transistor radios from 1954 to the early 1960's...as well as vintage pre 1970's Corgi and Dinky diecast vehicles...Also have a camera collection which I received from my father-in-law's estate...And am also a licensed amateur radio operator,callsign VE3MIB..have some nice communications receivers and a transceiver in my shack..

Anyone have any transistor radios,Corgis or Dinkys kicking around??Eh,Eh

tubeornotube

Golf, motorcycles, that's my current steed pictured up on the left there, sex, can that be a hobby?

Used to have a small but nice collection of mint condition Corgi's until my wife, not realizing their value, gave them away to little kids who promptly trashed them. This occured while I was working out of town. Not amused!
Saw some of the ones I owned on the UK Antidues Road Show recently. The circus set that I had was valued at over a $1,000!

BTW, does habitual alcohol consumption rate as a hobby?

I collect and make my own pipes. I also dabble in cabinet making when I have the time.

This thread moved to CM Lounge due to its non-audio related nature...

Happy Trails!
Vince@Freewheelcycle.com

Well, it can certainly be an obsession!

Oh and I think that it can be considered a hobby to some , and one comparably as expensive as audio (with an even worse return policy for used gear )!!!

Cheers

Sail boat and a Jeep 4x4
Can't ever seem to find any hobbies that are free-or even "less-expensive"

Try wankin' off - had a brother in-law who claimed he got so good at it he could change hands and GAIN a stroke!
Proof positive that everyone is good at something

Who doesn't?
Man, this thread got dirty quick didn't it?. Very entertaining though.

I am also into film.I own almost as many dvd's, as i do cd's.Truth be told, i like
pretty well anything artistic.