What are your other hobbies besides being obsessed with audio gear and sound quality from your system? I can only juggle a few at a time, the priority being listening to music when I get the chance. Just curious what other people can manage to accomplish in their spare time other than obsess with audio gear and music.
I've a variety of intersts besides hifi. Playing Ragtime Piano - Joe Lamb, James Scott, Scott Joplin and many others. Reading - Adventure, Fantasy, Sci Fi and almost anything else that looks interesting. I try to read a couple of books a week. Bicycling - I ride a black Cannondale! Swimming - As an Aquarius, I'm a waterboy! Snorkeling-Visiting the reefs have to be one of the great wonders of the world. Aquariums- I'm a cichlid and catfish fan and have over 500 gallons devoted to the hobby. Fishing-I hunt giant blue cats on the Missiissippi. You wouldn't believe the planning and preparation it takes to catch a big blue or flathead. I'm a fan of fishing anywhere. Catch and Release! Naturalist - I love observing and learning about animials and plants! Coincollectig - One of my minor hobbies, but it is always interesting. Movies- I love to watch them on the big screen. Home theater - My setup provides fun for friends and family. There's probably more that I've forgotten. Thanks for looking, Steve
History & Classics (will be doing my MA next fall) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Writing (creative non-fiction to screenwriting) Penmanship Wine Espresso (E-61 Quickmill Anita/Mazzer Mini) Cooking (French & Central European type) Horology (mechanical and automatic watches) Literature (various) Travel Hi-Fi/Music Classic Shaving Men's Style (NOT men's "fashion") - 'Clothes and the Man: The Principles of Fine Men's Dress' is a great book on the subject Fly fishing Camping Belgian Malinois Dogs/Schutzhund
Glory Regarding the six-pack,I just said that earlier,I admit diet is not my strong point ,and ,I find if I don't eat well,I can't lift even if my life depend it on it,and believe me,my routine at the gym includes some heavy sets. I also include regular cardio workouts.Over the years,I noticed in my gym ,a lot of the girls prefer to do running.
Chadlinz Actually a washboard stomach (I wish I had one !)comes from diet and not from weight lifting.To see a six-pack you need to go down to 7-8% total body fat. George
Collecting Japanese bamboo baskets (may not sound like an art form but believe me it is) - mostly artists from the first and second quarters of the 20th century rather than contemporary artists - and as of very recently, rebuilding/restoring a Taisho period 'kominka'.
have done weightlifting, running, mountain biking (fun), surfing (lots of fun), but have found playing the guitar (now for 2 months) has made me even more of an audiophile.
turning the system real loud and playing along is more fun as any listening session can be IMHO.
Walking, amature dramatics, seeing the kids, travel and heres one you colonials can't enjoy, watching cricket. I have tried to explain it to you guys, but you can't really. International Test Matches last 5 days and end in a draw about 30% of the time. That goes down really well " 5 days and it ends in a draw!" You are an impatient people. Just think, if you were still part of the Empire, you could be playing cricket, not baseball, there's a thought.
Other than audio equipment and I enjoy collecting music,recently I've been interested in building my own turntable.So far I got the controller,motor,mylar tape and pulley.I am in the process of bying an 80mm acrylic platter and bearing from Scheu analog.The plinth will be constructed shortly,I haven't decided on type of materials and construction method yet.It will be massive though. Other interests include working out at the gym 3 times a week to keep fit(I hate the thought of getting older ),which reminds me I got a date with the barbell and dumbells tonight. George
I had Cycling too('98 Trek w/'03 Campy Carbon Rec'd gruppo/FSA Team Issue crank/Reynolds Carbon wheelset)until I re-tore my Meniscus(originally from Cycling and Table Tennis).
Trade you a Goering/Hess42 for that Belushi81.This is your brain on frenchfries,let that be a lesson Heath....never mind,too late......Who's next wasn't just an album.On a brighter note the Dow is up 187,the Nasdaq 23 and in Georgia today......
audio izz ? but, if you truly "grok" what's on the stereo, then that can really lift you up and out of your rut. not in a rut you say? well, good, then i speak for myself. sometimes. like what's for dinner tonite? nothing spectacular, that's for sure. i have no penchant for cooking, but i sure like eating. so i guess making really outstanding food would be a wonderful hobby. that and really being able to understand what my computer is capable of doing. does anyone know of a good web site or book on the subject? and what about how to make gourmet dinners in 10 minutes or less?
I collect potholes and used needles that wash up on the beach (I have a Bellushi, a Cobain, a Vicious, and one I swear is a Presley.) I also enjoy researching a cure for boredom. Music, its collection and reproduction is a hobby and is not insulting to call it a hobby..........its sacred to those who create it, its a hobby for us who try to reproduce it as best we can.
Being unemployed and unemployable I spend most of my time listening to mainly music. Dunno if looking after 3 dogs and mucking out after 'her' horse counts as hobbies though. Oh yeah, the latest hobby, trying to repair an old house of all its ills.
Psst. I would also sell the horse for some new hi-fi gear. Schh....don't tell the missus.lol
I play hockey as a goaltender once a week. I take care of my collection of bonsaï trees. I make and fly kites. I also enjoy taking care and modding my 2006 Charger R/T
It's golf for me. I have a 5 handicap and a nephew on the PGA tour (Joe Ogilve). I grew up playing golf with my 6 older brothers who were all competent golfers.
So many things that I have pursued that have been far more satisfying to the soul than 'audio' (for me audio came relatively late).
Downhill skiing. Flyfishing Photography Literature Music (live) and lastly, Wine, Beer, and travel. Especially wine and beer! :-)
The only real complaint I have about audio (which I really do enjoy) is its solitary nature. A few years ago I had to give up skiing due to physical limitations. Soon it will be flyfishing - kind of tough to climb in and out of those remote canyons where the native fish are and other fishermen arn't. I really miss it, but it does afford more time to fiddle with my audio stuff.
BTW, Digsithd, if you haven't done so already try flyfishing for steelhead!!!! You may not catch many but when you do you'll never forget it.
Fishing in the great northwest,steelhead and salmon.Its cheaper than buying a new component plus you get outside and refresh your thinking,even if you lost as many as ive lost this summer so far.I go out to jams,dont play for living anymore.Its just a way to keep chops up though,alot of these guys cant understand paying as much as we do on the wonderfull world of 2 channel stereo or otherwise.
Boating, water skiing, snow skiing, and guitar playing (which is as much about sound quality of the gear as it is about playing ability . . . for me at least)
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