What do you live to do?

satootoko · February 13, 2003 1:09PM

Let's supplement the very interesting threads on "handles" and jobs with something on our non-coin related hobbies?

For starters, I'm a ham radio operator and long distance bicycler. Did about 400 miles in six days a couple of months before turning 70.

RKKay · February 13, 2003 1:12PM

MTB (mountain biking). Avid hockey fan.

indianabyron · February 13, 2003 1:13PM

Me I love to go fishing and I also collect mineral fossils.

But what i really like to do is travel, it dosent have to be to the other side of the planet. But just to different places in Indiana or Ohio. Anything that looks different.

Byron

mbbiker · February 13, 2003 1:13PM

I enjoy mountain bike racing, (most of my trianing is on the road) and when the season is over i like to do Urban assult (i wonder if anyone even knows what that is?) In the winter i cross country ski to stay in shape for my racing.
Just an interesting fact the total value of my 4 bikes is over 8 grand

Moutain bike - $3,000
Road bike -$2,300
Assult bike -$1,300
spare moutain bike -$1,800

It looks like cycling is a popular sport.

airplanenut · February 13, 2003 1:16PM

I love to go to school early every morning and come home with lots of work!

I really like airplanes- anything dealing with them... I want to design them when I grow up

dabugler · February 13, 2003 1:28PM

I love playing golf. My most satisfying accomplishments come from woodworking. Three years ago, I hand crafted a wooden box to house the state quarter proof sets. I drilled fifty holes in the cover with a one inch forstner bit to represent each quarter. The dimensions of the box will house each year's proof and silver proof set. The box has hand chiseled box joints on all corners. After I completed my work of art, I heard rumors of extending the series.

Geoman · February 13, 2003 1:33PM

Hunting and fishing! Nowadays (ie: with a 1-year old and a 3-year old) I hardly ever have time to get outside. Last summer, I took my boat out only 3 times!

mmbiker.........WOW Think of all the coins you could have bought with $8000!!

FatMan · February 13, 2003 1:34PM

Go for a walk in the woods..........maybe a hundred miles or so at a time.

I live for Hiking/Backpacking.

I have hiked many of the trails of the Southeast and I've hiked over 900 miles of the AT (oops around here that's a nasty- I'm referring to the Appalachian Trail). My handle here is from my backpacking experiences. The AT has a series of registers along the way so you can be tracked down in case of emergencies. Of course nowadays with cell phones you are not nearly as isolated as in the past.

In keeping with tradition, these registers are always sign using a handle or trail name. I am 6'-2" tall and 230 lbs. I am unusually large for a Backpacker. I've been called the "FatMan" on the trail for years.

Every time I see AT written in the threads it makes me ache for a hike in the woods. There is nothing more peaceful than packing everything you need on your back and hitting the trail for a couple of weeks. <B>

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mbbiker · February 13, 2003 1:35PM

<< <i>WOW Think of all the coins you could have bought with $8000!! >>

I know but i figure this way i'll stay in shape while i'm having fun.

Petescorner · February 13, 2003 1:40PM

Family, Softball, Golf & Chess. Pretty much in that order!

dabugler · February 13, 2003 1:40PM

Fatman,
I've always wanted to do the AT thing. I'm going to try to talk my wife into it as soon as we can get the the kids out of the house. Sounds like the ultimate intimate experience.

Petescorner · February 13, 2003 1:43PM

dabugler,

Seems like we have a few things in common. I love golf. I've always wanted to hike the AT. And I have a love for woodcarving, although I really don't have the time for it. My first, and only real, woodcarving project is a "Ball in a Box" that I've been slooowly working on for the last 10 years. It does look pretty neat though! I'll try to post a pic some day.

dabugler · February 13, 2003 1:52PM

I am intrigued by the "ball in the box". Personally, Ive only at experimental stage of hand carving. I've become a wizard with the circular saw. Homemade jigs and all ten fingers. I'm the king of the "workmate". Nothing beats a sharp set of chissels.

oldcameoproofsguy · February 13, 2003 1:55PM

My hobby is actually a part time job; sometimes more full time than part time.

I take photos for skiing and mountaineering magazines and catalogues, such as: SKI, SKIING, Powder, Couloir, Patagonia, Winterstick, etc. I am flying out to Cordova, AK for three weeks in March to shoot some of the best skiers in the world heli-skiing. Next December we are planning to ski the Polish Glacier on Acuncogua. If all goes well the following April or May we are planning to climb and ski Manaslu, Nepal.

This is a picture of me climbing and skiing Salt Lake Twin. Don't fall on this one; it would prove to be fatal.

GaCoinGuy · February 13, 2003 1:56PM

Fish, golf, bowl, spend time with my GF and her son, read

mbbiker · February 13, 2003 1:56PM

Ball in a box i remember having to do one of those in boy scouts, It was the only thing i worked on for about 3 weeks I was almost done and i cracked one of the edges

I gave up after that and never tried it again.

mdwoods · February 13, 2003 1:58PM

Besides coins, I like computer stuff and BIG trees. I have driven all over just to see a big tree. mdwoods

clackamas · February 13, 2003 2:02PM

Family, Hunting, saving big trees and running my own business.

crito · February 13, 2003 2:11PM

I was a National Ski Patroller (volunteer) for a few years, oldcameoproofsguy is making me jealous! I live on the East Coast now, so had to settle for Killington this year

Haven't flown since the government decided it could search people without any probable cause (didn't bother me when they were private airport employees)

It's a matter of principal.

FatMan · February 13, 2003 2:13PM

dabuglar & petescorner

It may sound strange but I have to take a line from this hobby. Be sure to "Buy the Book before the Hike". Each year only about 200 of the Thru-Hikers who begin the hike at Springer Mountain GA with the intention of making the 2147 mile trip to Mt Katahdin ME actually finish. Most are hard core backpackers who have hundreds/thousand miles of experience. As I am getting up in years (45) I don't think I would try to do the AT now as a single hike. I plan on completing the other 1200 miles I have left over a three year period. Anyway, if you are really interested I would suggest the following as a starter.

"Walking the Appalchian Trail by Larry Luxenberg"--Can Be Purchased Here

This is not a how to book. It is a compilation of short stories of Thru-Hiker experiences. It does an outstanding job of giving you the feeling of the Trail -- Both the fabulous Highs and the most dreaded Lows. Its a good short read and well worth it if you are really considering the challenge. Feel free to PM me anytime on this topic.

Petescorner · February 13, 2003 2:16PM

Ball in a Box!

(Slab is for size reference)

maddox · February 13, 2003 2:16PM

Key Lime Pies...Brandy Cheescake....Sourcream Brownies....Stuffed Strawberries....cakes with REAL buttercream frosting....Can you tell that I love to bake

oldcameoproofsguy · February 13, 2003 2:24PM

Crito,

Killington has snow so hard you can shoot at it with a .45 from point blank and not even dent it.

Utah has the best powder snow on earth. Although, I may change my mind after AK. Most of the time I wish I had a snorkel because it's hard to breath from all the face shots. If you've skied here, you know what I'm talking about.

crito · February 13, 2003 2:27PM

I haven't done Utah yet, but can tell you the drive from Knoxville, TN to Denver, CO is exactly 23 hours

which I've driven straight a couple times... call me a snow junkie

Brekenridge usually.

dabugler · February 13, 2003 2:28PM

Fatman, Thanks for the concern. I grew up on the east coast. I wouldn't attempt the whole trek at this point. Have spent many a weekend camping along many points of the AT. My wife and I love camping and hiking. You can't beat the feeling of satisfaction you get when accomplishing a shared goal with a loved one.

oldcameoproofsguy · February 13, 2003 2:30PM

Colorado rocks,

I grew up skiing Loveland and A-Basin. There's nothing wrong with a big snow day in Colorado.

mbbiker · February 13, 2003 2:31PM

Pete that thing is huge, the one i tried making the ball was about the size of a dime.

dabugler · February 13, 2003 2:38PM

I love the "ball in the box"
Eastcoast skiing: Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire

gnwy · February 13, 2003 2:41PM

Hunt and fish mostly, but I also enjoy making sawdust (building fine furniture)

KAJ1 · February 13, 2003 2:46PM

Fishing for Striped bass in the CT. river every Spring.

Kevin

jbsteven · February 13, 2003 8:15PM

mbbiker:

I used to race mountain bikes from 93-96 and have been in roughly 60-70 races. The most memorable races I have participated in was 3, 24 hour races. These were held here is Texas and my team came in second the first 2 years. There is nothing like being awake for 36 hours and riding about 100 miles off road.

total invested in my mountainbike that is hanging in the garage is roughly.....

$6000

1956Quarter · February 13, 2003 8:33PM

As my signature says, Slot Cars, and I also do old toy trains, and Plasticville Villiage kits from the 50's.

MacCoin · February 13, 2003 8:34PM

in my younger days I did a little boxing but wasn't very good at it. Whan they started to call me canvice back Mac I quit that. That I tryed auto race on a 8th mile short track. There is a hobby that cost so coin. When I could no longer afford that. Golf was the thing but with Maines long cold winters I feel drinking beer and watching TV is going to be about the only thing I'll be doing until May. o yes I was also a recue/firefighter for 6 year volunteer

agfox · February 13, 2003 8:46PM

Great minds think alike

I'm an avid golfer, although I just started playing 2 years ago. I'm also an avid woodworker. Current projects are a large cherry box for displaying slabs at shows, and small slab boxes that have interchangeable inserts to hold each and every type of slab, tired of seeing all those different boxes in my safe...

Besides, it's good practice with all those dovetails.

rkfish · February 13, 2003 8:55PM

Hunting, Fishing for those Striped bass, coaching youth sports!

KAJ1----if you are ever in SC let me know, those stripe bass can be a blast here about year round.

ccrdragon · February 13, 2003 9:21PM

Family, wood carving, road bicycling, computers.

For the carvers, I have done a gnome, a rose and a family of dolphins. I am working on a chain (out of mahogony), a black rose (African Blackwood) and a Cinderella (Paduk). Since I don't smoke in the house (I have an 8 month old daughter that doesn't need that), when ever I go out to the garage to smoke, I pick up the chisels or the knife and do some more on one of the projects. Oh, I did the same thing on the ball-in-the-box - got 2/3 of the way into it and split one of the sides out. Chucked it across the garage in disgust and have tried again yet....

Legend · February 13, 2003 10:59PM

Snorkeling,snoreling, snorkeling! Anyone ever come face to face with a shark? That was fun (it happen in HI) in the waters off Kauai. Willing to go again (have been three 3 times since)!

Suggestion: if you can get there, do the Napali Coast zodiac raft trip. If you love snorkeling, it will be the BEST experince of your life! I also recommend the Caymans.

Laura Sperber
lsperber1@hotmail.com
www.legendcoin.com

Bustman · February 13, 2003 11:09PM

Laura,
I'd like to go with you! With a snorkel in your mouth, you would have a hard time yelling at me so much ! :-)

littlewicher · February 13, 2003 11:13PM

I live for living on the edge! I love mountain biking, running, fishing, boating, swimming, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, parasailing, whitewater rafting, and whenever I can, bungee jumping. You can't get much more adrenaline or exhiliration then that.

Nysoto · February 13, 2003 11:52PM

I'm another big tree person, I own a small patch of old-growth in the North Cascades - it will never be logged as long as I am alive. I live on four acres of forest in Woodinville, WA. Also, working on my three DeSoto's.

An interesting hobby that I wished I had more time for is silversmithing. I took classes in holloware, and have "raised" several bowls and vases. This is very labor intensive but the results are very satisfying, this is how silver holloware was made 200 years ago.

Baley · February 13, 2003 11:54PM

aaaahhhh, besides coins? well like many here I like to mountain bike (live on the edge of a great canyon full of trails) and ski (was in Utah this past weekend, 3 consecutive days at Alta/Snowbird) and also scuba dive (have been to Hawaii, Mexico, Australia, Fiji, Carribean, etc.) you could say I'm a travel junkie, but you know what's funny? as soon as I get home, it's straight to the coins for a look!

Coppernicus · February 14, 2003 12:14AM

Beyond coins: Astronomy (even this time of year in Wisconsin!), golf (still in search of that single digit handicap!), electronics (designing and building various radio receivers, some kits), mathematical brain teasers, and crossword puzzles!!

Finally, making sure the cat is out of the safe before locking it.

Coppernicus · February 14, 2003 12:16AM

Beyond coins: Astronomy (even this time of year in Wisconsin!), golf (still in search of that single digit handicap!), electronics (designing and building various radio receivers, some kits), mathematical brain teasers, and crossword puzzles!!

Finally, making sure the cat is out of the safe before locking it.

09sVDB · February 14, 2003 8:00AM

I love to read and anything to do with history.

Crashtestfixer · February 14, 2003 8:25AM

back to college & enjoy the cheer-leaders for their young selves not
the 30= yrs since......... NOT.......... ans.="enjoy what I have & not miss what I dont have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CalGold · February 14, 2003 8:56AM

Like to ride my horse (Arabian gelding) on single track trails that are off limits to you mountain bike guys. Don't know what the situation is where you guys bike, but there has been something of a range war in Marin County among bikers, horsemen, and hikers over trail access. Bikers can use the fire roads. There are miles and miles of fire roads, including the Repack where the mountain bike was born. There are just too many users to permit bikers to use the single track trails. The contravetsy seems to have quieted down lately as the various groups seem to have found a way to co-exist peacefully.

CG

CLASSICS · February 14, 2003 9:07AM

historian of the ancient world.

DirtroadRider · February 14, 2003 3:42PM

My Wife on old dirtroads..

ultramike · February 14, 2003 4:04PM

Sporting Goods store owner for many years-Striper Fishing Always-cutting VERY FINE INVESTMENT GRADE opal=deal FireArms and Coins till ITS TIME FOR THE big dirt nap.

ultramike · February 14, 2003 4:04PM

northcoin · February 15, 2003 6:02AM

Photography, history, college football fan [Northwestern Wildcats] and sports cars (currently own a "vintage" 450 SL though had fun driving the new 500SL in Germany last summer where I narrowly averted a collision with a car that rolled over directly in front of me on the Autobahn)

What do you live to do?

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