ferco said:ER is within range and was wondering what types of hobbies some of the board members have taken up besides sleeping and drinking beer. Also, are their any good websites or books on this topic.
OkieTexan said:My old mainstays have been even more fun since ER.
Amateur radio has been a hobby of mine since childhood. I have met some of my best friends over the years on the radio.
Hey, now I don't have to sneak around or lock my office door to get in that afternoon nap. Same for the beer, too!ferco said:ER is within range and was wondering what types of hobbies some of the board members have taken up besides sleeping and drinking beer. Also, are their any good websites or books on this topic.
OkieTexan said:My old mainstays have been even more fun since ER.
Amateur radio has been a hobby of mine since childhood. I have met some of my best friends over the years on the radio.
Motorcycling is another. Again, the friendships have been rewarding.
I play on softball teams when I get the chance. Team sports also builds comraderie.
I also do volunteer work for charities that help with addiction issues, child welfare issues, and emergency management services.
I am careful with my time because I don't want to get overloaded. People tend to think you are desparate for something to do after retirement. I still want time to relax and "piddle" when I want!
OkieTexan said:My old mainstays have been even more fun since ER.
Amateur radio has been a hobby of mine since childhood. I have met some of my best friends over the years on the radio.
I love art glass but never thought about making it myself. After seeing your post I looked up glass classes in DC but I am not sure what is what. DC Glassworks offers "Beginning Glass Blowing." New Dynasty Glass in Virginia has "Basic Flameworking," and talks about lampworking, pulling stringers, beads, etc. Are these the same basic concepts or is there a difference between "working" glass in a kiln and "blowing" glass?UncleHoney said:Wanna make one of these? Buy a kiln, get some optical crystal glass and start cooking.
donheff said:I love art glass but never thought about making it myself. After seeing your post I looked up glass classes in DC but I am not sure what is what. DC Glassworks offers "Beginning Glass Blowing." New Dynasty Glass in Virginia has "Basic Flameworking," and talks about lampworking, pulling stringers, beads, etc. Are these the same basic concepts or is there a difference between "working" glass in a kiln and "blowing" glass?
TromboneAl said:UncleHoney, that glass sculpture looks great. Do you have a picture of it before it broke?
donheff said:I love art glass but never thought about making it myself. After seeing your post I looked up glass classes in DC but I am not sure what is what. DC Glassworks offers "Beginning Glass Blowing." New Dynasty Glass in Virginia has "Basic Flameworking," and talks about lampworking, pulling stringers, beads, etc. Are these the same basic concepts or is there a difference between "working" glass in a kiln and "blowing" glass?
TromboneAl said:UncleHoney, that glass sculpture looks great. Do you have a picture of it before it broke?
HFWR said:Don't know chit about glass blowing, other than some mad scientist experimentation in chem lab, but is it necessary to anneal a finished piece? Thus, a kiln might be a necessity for glass work in general...
TromboneAl said:I didn't realize that you made it. Impressive.
OK, OK, I'll say it here, too.UncleHoney said:The DC area has one of the largest concentrations of glass fusers around the country
OkieTexan said:My old mainstays have been even more fun since ER.
Amateur radio has been a hobby of mine since childhood. I have met some of my best friends over the years on the radio.
Motorcycling is another. Again, the friendships have been rewarding.
I play on softball teams when I get the chance. Team sports also builds comraderie.
I also do volunteer work for charities that help with addiction issues, child welfare issues, and emergency management services.
I am careful with my time because I don't want to get overloaded. People tend to think you are desparate for something to do after retirement. I still want time to relax and "piddle" when I want!