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 Post subject: What Other Hobbies Do You Indulge In?
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:05 am 
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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...?


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:17 am 
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all-you-ca-eat sushi


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:30 am 
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Otta-what? wrote:
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.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:36 am 
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I like eating what Mr.President is eating in your avatar :wink:

I almost forgot to say audio is my only hobby. :)


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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 :D ; but, if you don't enjoy life now, when are you going to do it?

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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.

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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 :wink:

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


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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! :x
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?

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

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

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good sound wrote:
sex, can that be a hobby?


Well, it can certainly be an obsession! :lol:

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 :wink: )!!!

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


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whitzend wrote:
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 :mrgreen:

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Peppa Pig wrote:
I like eating what Mr.President is eating in your avatar :wink:


Who doesn't?
Man, this thread got dirty quick didn't it?. :lol: 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.

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