trekka Posted August 7, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2012 I've had 2 bonsai trees. Both died very soon It's fair to say that my heart wasn't into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Here's what I enjoy doing: 1) Watching and creating films - Bit specific this one, yet I'm a massive film fan. Try watching through the extras on a DVD to see how films were made. Maybe even try making your own. 2) Drawing - You may be good at drawing if you give it a go (or something similar like painting). I find it very relaxing. 3) Reading - Nothing eats up time quite like reading and if you've got a good imagination then you can get lost in a book. 4) Travel - If you've got the money then go and see as many places as you can. Nothing is more amazing than going to foreign countries and soaking it all in. The next one is useful if you travel too... 5) Photography - It really is easy to get into and can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. It makes you look at things in a different way and often appreciate them more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted August 7, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2012 Apart from the obvious exercise ones (I run and do a bit of mountain biking) I like to do mostly creative activities/hobbies. I like to write (short stories mostly) although I'm working on a novel/script concurrently, but that is the definition of a long term project (three years so far). Writing of course has the advantage of being a 'cheap as chips' hobby as something to note your babbling ideas on is all you need. I also dabble in oil painting, and usually produce a couple of canvases a year. Again, it's reasonably cheap to get into and (for me at least) immensely satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 One thing I am looking forward to, though it's months down the line at the moment, is unpacking and finally building my studio. All the equipment I bought in my Uni days has never seen the light of day as I've never had room to set it up properly. The second that small bedroom is clear, it's going up. Course, I'll have to re-learn how to actually use the bloody stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Here's what I enjoy doing: 1) Watching and creating films - Bit specific this one, yet I'm a massive film fan. Try watching through the extras on a DVD to see how films were made. Maybe even try making your own. 2) Drawing - You may be good at drawing if you give it a go (or something similar like painting). I find it very relaxing. 3) Reading - Nothing eats up time quite like reading and if you've got a good imagination then you can get lost in a book. 4) Travel - If you've got the money then go and see as many places as you can. Nothing is more amazing than going to foreign countries and soaking it all in. The next one is useful if you travel too... 5) Photography - It really is easy to get into and can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. It makes you look at things in a different way and often appreciate them more. You are David Sullivan and I claim my £5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Obvious pitch to suggest snowboarding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Camel toe spotting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Camel toe spotting Too easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Camel toe spotting Ah, a fellow lip reader. It's quite a skill, but made much easier during the Olympics with HD and Sky +. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I make plastic models, 95% is of WW II stuff.My main thing as a lad, that was. What do you make - Planes? Tanks? Pictures required. A small collection of pictures of past and current projects. I had about 30 spare sim cards to make something with and this is what I came up with. Thoughts ? DropB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2012 I make plastic models, 95% is of WW II stuff.My main thing as a lad, that was. What do you make - Planes? Tanks? Pictures required. A small collection of pictures of past and current projects. I had about 30 spare sim cards to make something with and this is what I came up with. Thoughts ? DropB Er, it's very... impressive. But TBH I'm far more interested in PussEKat's WWII stuff. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I make plastic models, 95% is of WW II stuff.My main thing as a lad, that was. What do you make - Planes? Tanks? Pictures required. A small collection of pictures of past and current projects. I had about 30 spare sim cards to make something with and this is what I came up with. Thoughts ? DropB Er, it's very... impressive. But TBH I'm far more interested in PussEKat's WWII stuff. Sorry! No worries, boring if we all like the same stuff. I did the WWII planes and tanks when I was a kid so I needed a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Obvious pitch to suggest snowboarding!! And this. You'll spunk all your money on snowboarding, but you will be able to justify every last penny of it when you get a powder day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 One thing I am looking forward to, though it's months down the line at the moment, is unpacking and finally building my studio. All the equipment I bought in my Uni days has never seen the light of day as I've never had room to set it up properly. The second that small bedroom is clear, it's going up. Course, I'll have to re-learn how to actually use the bloody stuff. And this. We moved into this house in December and only one side of the study is done. Hopefully I will have everything set up this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 So I've had a long weekend off as my folks were visiting, coming down from Yorkshire to see the house for the first time. The trip served a duel purpose for them, as they were finally able to offload all the crap of mine that's been cluttering up their loft for the last decade. This crap consists predominantly of large chunks of my other collection (the not-football-shirts one). To wit... That accounts for about a third of my Transformers. The truly scary thing, that box in the top right of the pile - the blue F1 car (Mirage, if you're a saddo like me) - as of 2007, it was worth over £400 (and yes, I know the wallpaper and carpet are horrific; this house hasn't been refurbished since the 70's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I frequent Naturist get togethers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 So I've had a long weekend off as my folks were visiting, coming down from Yorkshire to see the house for the first time. The trip served a duel purpose for them, as they were finally able to offload all the crap of mine that's been cluttering up their loft for the last decade. This crap consists predominantly of large chunks of my other collection (the not-football-shirts one). To wit... That accounts for about a third of my Transformers. The truly scary thing, that box in the top right of the pile - the blue F1 car (Mirage, if you're a saddo like me) - as of 2007, it was worth over £400 (and yes, I know the wallpaper and carpet are horrific; this house hasn't been refurbished since the 70's). Toys are for kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I frequent Naturist get togethers. Bare faced Lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I frequent Naturist get togethers. Bare faced Lie You should learn to turn the other cheek, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted December 4, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 4, 2012 Gareth, are you eventually going to seal yourself in that room and pretend you're in the 80s forever? I assume that's the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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