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As Coin Collecting is a sedentary pastime, what do you do to remain active?
braddick
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I love my downtime and studying and collecting coins is so enjoyable and allows me to escape the daily hassles of everyday life. With that said, I know we each need to get out there, stretch and exercise to remain healthy.
Anyone here run or perform other feats? I picked up a Peloton right before the pandemic and have enjoyed cycling to stay active. Your option?
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I have ~$5k in quarters that I have to carry to my car and then into a bank tomorrow. Does that count?
Does walking to the mailbox count?
Weights, treadmill, and paragliding for me. Never enough of course but still active.
Offshore Tuna Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Gardening, Sea Glass Collecting on a beach.
Working at my job, volunteering, hiking, hunting & working around the house.
“I may not believe in myself but I believe in what I’m doing” ~Jimmy Page~
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947)
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I either run a couple miles or walk (with ankle weights) a few 2-3 times per week. I used to head over to the driving range a couple times a week until I injured my elbow. Basic stretching exercises, as needed.
Cool!
Any chance you live close to LaJolla, California? There is a large GliderPort there.
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Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
My job is physically demanding. I also do a lot of biking and hiking.
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I combine sports and coins by doing ten jumping jacks for each mouse click.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
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All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
I run just about every day and have two kids. I also do plenty of photography and hiking through nature.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
Sadly no, but I flew at Torrey Pines this past February.
yard work, going into town to deal with things, repairing the house when needed
coins for sale at link
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I do deadlifts, Squats and bench presses in my home gym. For coins I drive to the banks/Safeway stores in search of new rolls for W coins, also check the Coinstar machines for silver, which July has been very good finding multiple silver dimes as not so smart people turn in their coins.
I also enjoy my home theater and reading magazines...
This would be great.
Gallery Mint actually had one!
Retirement's universal pastime.
Coordinating medical appointments....
man, nice Tuna.... am I invited for dinner? ohhhh yummmmmmyy
Run 50+ miles a week outdoors all year round, free weights in the backyard, meditate, metal detecting, gardening, eat, sleep, repeat. Life is good. Peace Roy
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Golfing everyday since our courses opened on May 16th here in Ontario Canada.
Haven't missed a day yet.
"“Those who sacrifice liberty for security/safety deserve neither.“(Benjamin Franklin)
"I only golf on days that end in 'Y'" (DE59)
Cut the grass with a self propelled mower that doesn't self propel anymore on some really steep hills in really hot weather
I really should fix that mower but the workout is great
Active... I’ve been working from home since March of last year. Car has had 3500 miles out on it since then. Thank goodness my 5 year old has enough energy and excitability to keep me and my wife hopping.
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Normally, I play ice hockey about once a week for 9-10 months of the year (there are a few weeks off after the end of both the long winter season and the shorter summer season). With everything shut down, I haven't been on the ice since March.
In light of that, I've been on the exercise bike routinely, but a few weeks ago decided to start a Couch to 5k. I generally hate running (because I hate being winded), and I tried to do one on my own a few years ago and could never get to the point where I could sustain a run for any significant amount of time. On Sunday, the stupid app had me run 20 straight minutes, and while I was just about ready to die at the end, it was nice to see some real progress over the course of a few weeks, given that when I started, 2 minutes was tough (and for the record, I wasn't in awful shape to start, but apparently biking and skating don't directly translate to running).
To keep it coin related, I've been walking to the mail box every time I need to send something out, where I used to just drive by on my way to work. That's usually good for a ~20-25 minute walk in fresh air a few times a week. Heck, yesterday I did it during a listen-only meeting at work. Killed two birds with one stone.
I've also been taking some local hikes and enjoying the outdoors that are close by, yet I never really knew existed. Enjoying the trees and waterfalls.
Martial arts and ballroom dancing, of course ballroom has been severely restricted by the pandemic.
Surf, Kayak, fish, etc.
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Would not have guessed that with your username.
Since I'm telecommuting for the foreseeable future, I try to get out for a walk or a bike ride at lunchtime. My company also has had a fitness trainer come in twice a week after work for a 1 hour boot camp. I thought I was going to die after class the first couple weeks, and could barely get my arms up to the steering wheel to drive home once or twice, but it's better now. The classes are now Webex meetings, so my wife gets to listen to the house shake when I'm doing burpees or cannonball jumps on the 2nd floor. Oh, and we get paid to participate, too -- $10 per session into our HSAs ($500 limit/year). If only I could find a place to buy some heavier dumbbells.
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Nightmares ... are my workout.
This is Pig ... Pig and I go places. Usually we bring a friend. Sometimes we play in the mud, sometimes we go high into the mountains ... or to the beach ... and sometimes with kayaks, or boards, or other gear ... even snowshoes in the winter. Oh yeah, and I wrench on her as well, so between all the travel we can do, and the paddling and hiking ... that keeps me pretty active away from here. Well, that and my job.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I walk and metal detect. After I tell my wife I bought another coin I walk real fast
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I've scoured every mall,Dept. store, and business parking lot by my home looking for those elusive "gems" that populate those parking lots.
The garden gets smaller as I get older but I probably spend 2 hrs. a day watering, weeding and picking. In the winter it's shoveling snow plus I like hiking any time of the year.
Successful BST deals with mustangt and jesbroken. Now EVERYTHING is for sale.
Buy bird dog and shotgun. Take shotgun for a long walk behind dog. Go up and down mountains. Repeat.
I'm pretty arthritic and have a bad knee from a mishap in the military so my activities are limited to my recumbent bike.
I chase my wife around the store when we go shopping.
Well.........,.....there is this nice little gal across town......and......ah...um...anyway.....hum......
Climb these...
I wish I hadn't said.
Drive my Porsche around looking for a race:)
I was running 3-5mi and lifting small weights at home (one, the other, or both every day) and then I sprained my ankle and apparently that means I’m unable to even do a sit up or push up.
I’m hoping to get back to exercise tomorrow, just like I said yesterday.
Okay, I'm game. Me and Pig against you and your Porsche. Only condition ... I pick the course!
God help me if you have one of those killer Rally or Baja Porsche's!!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Metal detecting.
In the past I hunted indian artifacts, but nobody plows anything around here anymore.
Does fishing count?
Fishing counts! Ever battle an AJ or billfish for two hours? Aboard the 1879 of course (Flower gardens, 83 miles offshore from Galveston). !
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Walking classic TV talking to people and giving neighborhood dogs bones fwiw
Working at the range (4-6 hours on my feet, moving constantly) a couple days a week...yard work, mountain walks...Cheers, RickO
Cycling, shooting, SCUBA, martial arts
What kind? We have a 16 Cayman GTS manual. Love it!! There's a track around us where I've been able to race Porsches. I've done some courses at the Atlanta experience center as well. Awesome brand.
My son worked at Ferarri last summer. Got to drive an F8 Tributo for 25 minutes. Unbelievable car.
I should add that working on COVID patients while wearing full PPE at work is pretty demanding - physical and otherwise....
Gardening (1 acre home succulent garden, ca. 140 species of cacti, yuccas, agaves, euphorbias). I can't wait to get back to canyoneering in slots.
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CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]