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11-02-2008, 05:52 PM
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#41
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2008
Location: No fixed abode
Posts: 8,764
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I'm a musical dilettante. Every time I get halfway decent on an instrument I jump to a different one. Probably got 8 or 9 different instruments in the house right now, and that's after selling all my guitars.
Woodcarving. I've learned the first rule - if it bleeds, don't cut it. Artistically I'm still a baby.
Hiking and walking. I really love doing these. This winter I'm going to get back into swimming (indoor pool) since the 30-40 mph winds take the pleasure out of walking outside.
I've got a huge bucket list (learn languages, travel, etc), but nowhere near the time to start them yet.
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DW and I - FIREd at 50 (7/06), living off assets
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11-02-2008, 07:09 PM
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#42
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 491
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The main reason that I want to retire is that I have way to many hobbies. Some of my most active at the present time:
1) Target shooting. I like shooting old, iron sighted battle rifles
2) Kayaking
3) Backpacking
4) Motorcycle riding, mainly off-road
5) Software development - One of my Open Source creations is currently used by 150 companies
6) Reading
7) Travel
9) Auto and motorcycle mechanics. I do all of my own motorcycle maintenance but do not have time for the cars anymore.
10) Alpine mountaineering
11) Basketball. I am getting a little old for this, however.
12) Working. I like my job for the most part as I am self-employed in a stable job practice
13) Most of all, I also like to build things; out of wood, metal, cloth, plastic, you name it, I have used it. I have a great wood and metal shop, containing everything from a hand plane to a MIG welder. Here are some of my wood creations:
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Shaker Table (also the shaker bed in the background)
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8" f/6 Dobsonian Telescope - I built everything but the mirrors and focuser, both of which I will do myself next time. I also built a matching adjustable observing chair. Oh, I (and the wife) also built the 1200 SF elevated deck the telescope is sitting on and the play structure you can barely see behind the balusters.
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11-02-2008, 07:16 PM
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#43
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North of Montana
Posts: 2,768
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Am I the only one who likes/restores old cars?
You wood-workers and model railroaders have posted great pictures, I salute you. I like all hobbies that involve working with your hands. Just wish my cars were as good as some of your pics.
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11-02-2008, 07:31 PM
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#44
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kumquat
Am I the only one who likes/restores old cars?
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Kumquat,
We have very similar interest if I rear your avatar correctly - 60s British sports cars. I have restored a TR-3A, TR4A-IRS and a TR-6. I would love to restore a TR-250 when I gain more space after I retire.
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11-02-2008, 08:03 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North of Montana
Posts: 2,768
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Bingo, that's my first.
Edit to add: AH (Yes), TR (Yes), Rootes (Yes), MG (gimmee a break)
60's British sports cars, You Bet
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11-02-2008, 08:11 PM
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#46
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 491
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Oh yes, the Sunbeam Alpine Tiger. Drool. Thank you Chrysler .
However, don't forget the Austin-Healey.
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11-02-2008, 08:15 PM
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#47
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North of Montana
Posts: 2,768
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Culture
Oh yes, the Sunbeam Alpine Tiger. Drool.
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I have 2 Sunbeam Alpines, no Tigers. There is no such thing as a 'Sunbeam Alpine Tiger'. But, like you I do drool over a Sunbeam Tiger. With a bit of luck, we can both get one & compare.
Edit top add:
Avatar car is a SIII Hillman Minx.
I hope the Chrysler comment was sarcastic, Chrysler killed the Tiger (due to Ford engine), the only profitable car Rootes produced. Funny world.
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11-02-2008, 08:39 PM
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#48
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kumquat
I hope the Chrysler comment was sarcastic, Chrysler killed the Tiger (due to Ford engine), the only profitable car Rootes produced. Funny world.
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Correct. Very sarcastic. Why would you purchase a car that you cannot build? Maybe this decision gives some insight into where Chrysler is today.
I always thought it was an "Alpine Tiger," but I see you are correct.
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11-02-2008, 09:11 PM
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#49
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 14
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TOYS!!!
I've got some friends with similar interests and we tinker and play with our toys mostly...
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11-03-2008, 03:36 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 21,148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by audreyh1
Why on earth would you give that up? Sailing is such a thrill. Maybe other things more compelling to do?
Audrey
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As much as I love sailing, it's just way too expensive. An indulgence I permit myself while I am still working. I can crew on other people's boats, charter, etc. in retirement. But I do have other hobbies (reading, internet, woodworking, dogs, biking, weightlifting, cooking, foodie adventures, iPod/music, etc.) and I look forward to exploring my (Zelinski) Get-A-Life Tree in the years ahead.
Glad you appreciate sailing too...
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Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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11-03-2008, 05:40 AM
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#51
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lost State of Franklin
Posts: 422
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Old Cars, Old Tractors, Photography. Camping but mostly to benefit other hobbies and trips on the cheap, not for camping sake. Lots of other side interests but not at the level of a hobby.
Jeb
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11-03-2008, 08:08 AM
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#52
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 295
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Riding my recumbent bike/gym in winter
Fishing, including fly fishing
camping in our little pop up camper
bird hunting
walking hiking
making wine
yard work/garden
cooking
bothering my wife
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11-03-2008, 08:31 AM
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#53
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: East Nowhere, 43N Latitude, NY
Posts: 9,037
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driving my convertible at full tilt <vroom vroom>
DIY investing
cooking
gardening
reading
power boating
techno-babbling (computers, science, engineering)
planning events & parties as a volunteer "grunt"
I would like to learn (relearn) as mind stretching and "out of the box" mental exercises:
- drawing or painting, but i'm not sure my brain can do this. Art 100 was a REAL challenge in college. but i did get an "A" for effort and the course grade. I greatly amused the teacher.
- musical instrument, maybe fiddling. i played some piano as a child and teenager, but had no ear and very little tempo. or patience to stick with it.
- refresh myself on reading/speaking the Spanish language. i studied for 4 yrs in HS, but i forgot most of it.
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"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
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11-03-2008, 08:02 PM
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#54
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Posts: 37,931
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midpack
As much as I love sailing, it's just way too expensive. An indulgence I permit myself while I am still working. I can crew on other people's boats, charter, etc. in retirement. But I do have other hobbies (reading, internet, woodworking, dogs, biking, weightlifting, cooking, foodie adventures, iPod/music, etc.) and I look forward to exploring my (Zelinski) Get-A-Life Tree in the years ahead.
Glad you appreciate sailing too...
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Crewing on other people's boats always sounded interesting. Glad to know you are just giving up a boat and not sailing itself.
We owned a sailboat for many years, but got rid of it along with our house when we became RV fulltimers. We didn't sail as much after retiring because we were traveling a lot. We sailed a great deal while working - it was a great stress reliever.
We will likely charter a sail boat one of these days. I don't think we'll ever own a boat again except for maybe a kayak - a bigger boat can really tie you down (pun!).
Audrey
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11-03-2008, 08:36 PM
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#55
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 169
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i used to drag race (blown alcohol 1940 willys coupe, 7.03 @ 195 in the 1/4 mile) but sold the race car & all the hot rods to get closer to RE.
current interests / hobbies include:
antique harley davidsons (working on 1937 thru 1953 restoration projects).
shooting guns (any type, caliber)
welding, machining, metal fabrication, etc.
traveling in our motorhome with our rottweiler.
planning for our early retirement.
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11-03-2008, 08:50 PM
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#56
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,502
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Damn, you guys are all so artistic and talented. My hobby is making borderline jokes on this forum.
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11-03-2008, 10:03 PM
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#57
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 880
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My current hobbies:
reading
cycling
running
hiking
kayaking
snowshoeing
Once I'm ER or working PT will add:
golfing
Xcountry skiiing
fishing
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11-03-2008, 10:18 PM
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#58
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 445
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sewing... which gets expensive b/c I buy bernina machines and fabrics by Pucci, Chanel, etc or organic cotton, 100% cashmere, etc. Even at $60/y though, still cheaper than buying retail:
Emilio Pucci Cosmo print kaftan*|*NET-A-PORTER.COM
dh's is woodworking. He makes beautiful furniture. The only reason I'm buying from Thomas Moser is b/c dh requires more than 1.5 week to turn out a changing station.
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11-04-2008, 06:36 AM
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#59
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Columbus
Posts: 769
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One nice thing about ER is you get to have as many hobbies as you want since you have 24/7 to putter around. This is my latest little project, a mini greenhouse right off my wood shop.
The orchid collection is growing a little faster than I expected, last month I only had one. Just trying to stimulate the economy.
Got to get the glass installed before the weather goes down hill.
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100% retired and working hard at it.
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11-04-2008, 06:42 AM
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#60
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: minnesota
Posts: 13,228
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The flowers are beautiful Unclehon. You folks who do woodworking do an amazing job.
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