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Hobbies other than football
I'm coming up to my 30th birthday this year and have had a bit of a epiphany that I do not have a single hobby apart from going to the football. So as part of a "new year new me" I've been looking at new things to do.
I've looked at flying, shooting, pottery and motorbiking.
Does anyone do much other than work and football? Am I having a midlife?
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I fly rc planes manley gliders nice and peaceful.
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WJ99mobile
I'm coming up to my 30th birthday this year and have had a bit of a epiphany that I do not have a single hobby apart from going to the football. So as part of a "new year new me" I've been looking at new things to do.
I've looked at flying, shooting, pottery and motorbiking.
Does anyone do much other than work and football? Am I having a midlife?
Flying???? Please no! You’ll have that flyer46 bloke back on here😱😱😱
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splott parker
Flying???? Please no! You’ll have that flyer46 bloke back on here
:hehe:
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Motorcycling, photography & travel
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Des Parrot
Motorcycling, photography & travel
Get a helmetcam and you can do all three at the same time.
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lardy
Get a helmetcam and you can do all three at the same time.
:hehe::thumbup:
p.s. I go diving as well.
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WJ99mobile
I'm coming up to my 30th birthday this year and have had a bit of a epiphany that I do not have a single hobby apart from going to the football. So as part of a "new year new me" I've been looking at new things to do.
I've looked at flying, shooting, pottery and motorbiking.
Does anyone do much other than work and football? Am I having a midlife?
I'd describe going to the football as a pastime or socialising rather than a hobby.
Many people would define a hobby as collecting things - beer mats, dog turds, etc - or something that's creative.
I suspect you feel you're spending too much of your free time gazing at a screen of some description and it's unhealthy both physically and mentally.
Whatever hobby or interest you choose to take up you'd have to find enjoyable and stimulating otherwise your interest will soon wane.
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Des Parrot
:hehe::thumbup:
p.s. I go diving as well.
Same here.
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I used to do a bit of train spotting back in the day.
Back of the bob bank was great for this ( before seats ) as I could combine both.
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Thought the headline was ”hobbits and football”, and was expecting some news on Warwick.. I fly fish and sir **** a lot. Does it for me 👌
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Quite a few people like football and riding a bike.
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WJ99mobile
I'm coming up to my 30th birthday this year and have had a bit of a epiphany that I do not have a single hobby apart from going to the football. So as part of a "new year new me" I've been looking at new things to do.
I've looked at flying, shooting, pottery and motorbiking.
Does anyone do much other than work and football? Am I having a midlife?
Play football as well? (I do 3 times a week all year round), coach a football team (great fun) take up track days (can be expensive and only really summer), golf (occasionally), going to see bands and theatre (I live just outside London, so plenty to see).
This makes my life sound action packed, and it really isn’t!
Watching Cardiff City is still the equal best thing to do along with playing, coaching my son’s team and track days.
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Toadstool
I used to do a bit of train spotting back in the day.
Back of the bob bank was great for this ( before seats ) as I could combine both.
Did you carry a copy of your 'Combine' with you?
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I have a couple of dogs that have replaced my kids now that they have flown the nest. Outside of that in an effort to get fit I now take part in indoor rowing competitions which I have become addicted too.I also enjoy seeing bands so go to a lot of pub and small hall concerts.
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Winding up Bales Wales. :fishing:
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Majorblue
I have a couple of dogs that have replaced my kids now that they have flown the nest. Outside of that in an effort to get fit I now take part in indoor rowing competitions which I have become addicted too.I also enjoy seeing bands so go to a lot of pub and small hall concerts.
Where do you compete?
I’ve thought about it a few times but need to improve my technique and times.(edit: and my fitness).
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Golf, I love it so addicting !
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hobby he wants, not a life changing obsession.
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Philbccfc
hobby he wants, not a life changing obsession.
Get off it! If it’s not obsessive, it’s not a hobby!
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thank fk for that, thought i was the only one.
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Started photography as a hobby and turned it into a business. Last few years I've really got into building my own electronics. Ive also taken up road cycling for fitness.
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At my local leisure centre. They have three teams in a league that is linked to the organisation that runs the gym . We compete in Surrey and South London so may not be much use to you.
However quick Google search shows that at the channel View leisure centre on Jim Driscoll Way there is a club need in Cardiff.
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lardy
Get a helmetcam
They'll have these in porn next.
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WJ99mobile
I'm coming up to my 30th birthday this year and have had a bit of a epiphany that I do not have a single hobby apart from going to the football. So as part of a "new year new me" I've been looking at new things to do.
I've looked at flying, shooting, pottery and motorbiking.
Does anyone do much other than work and football? Am I having a midlife?
Dogging and Fabswingers.com
👍
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Eric the Half a Bee
They'll have these in porn next.
What do you mean, «next»?
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xsnaggle
Winding up Bales Wales. :fishing:
Jokes on you pal he’s actually winding you up
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Majorblue
At my local leisure centre. They have three teams in a league that is linked to the organisation that runs the gym . We compete in Surrey and South London so may not be much use to you.
However quick Google search shows that at the channel View leisure centre on Jim Driscoll Way there is a club need in Cardiff.
Cheers, I may have a look at that when I’m back in the swing of it.
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Eric the Half a Bee
They'll have these in porn next.
Too late!!!!! :biggrin:
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jamieccfc
Jokes on you pal he’s actually winding you up
Not a lot! :thumbup:
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WJ99mobile
I'm coming up to my 30th birthday this year and have had a bit of a epiphany that I do not have a single hobby apart from going to the football. So as part of a "new year new me" I've been looking at new things to do.
I've looked at flying, shooting, pottery and motorbiking.
Does anyone do much other than work and football? Am I having a midlife?
Astronomy. I bought a telescope instead of a season ticket in 2013. Have gone to NZ and Chile Stargazing, all great experiences that I would have missed out on had I bought the line of supporting the club through thick and thin.
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Des Parrot
:hehe::thumbup:
p.s. I go diving as well.
Diving is especially good.
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Forest Green Bluebird
Diving is especially good.
I loved Diving in Australia, did all my cards to become a PADI Dive instructor, always fancied continuing it over here, but went to the local dive club, 2 things put me of, one was when i asked wehre they dived they said " Oh the local flooded quarry " . Hmmmm that sounds exciting i thought
Then after i told them i was a PADI dive instructor they said " oh thats ok, we will teach you how to really dive, you can start from the bottom "
where do you dive ? ? ?
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If you like music vinyls is a great pastime, finding list treasures in charity shops or car boot can be very gratfying.
Buying a good deck and speakers and vinyl records is very worthwhile if ones wallet stretch's to it or buy second hand .
Displaying Pop art sleeve can also a great addition to the hobby .
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blue matt
I loved Diving in Australia, did all my cards to become a PADI Dive instructor, always fancied continuing it over here, but went to the local dive club, 2 things put me of, one was when i asked wehre they dived they said " Oh the local flooded quarry " . Hmmmm that sounds exciting i thought
Then after i told them i was a PADI dive instructor they said " oh thats ok, we will teach you how to really dive, you can start from the bottom "
where do you dive ? ? ?
Have you dived much in the UK? It is totally different to abroad but it is great fun.
To be fair quarries have their place, but when it’s just quarry diving it gets boring. I’m happy to dive with near enough anyone as long as they know the basics, so if anyone wants a little bimble let me know.
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rs3100
Have you dived much in the UK? It is totally different to abroad but it is great fun.
To be fair quarries have their place, but when it’s just quarry diving it gets boring. I’m happy to dive with near enough anyone as long as they know the basics, so if anyone wants a little bimble let me know.
No i havent done one dive, as i said, popped to the local dive club and they completely killed the vibe i had for diving, it was as if under PADI i was 2nd class to the BSAC, now dont forget i did all my cards and worked as a dive instructor, it was not like i had just got in the water, in Australia it really was a community thing, i have kept in touch with people i dived with in 93, one is a Australian and another is from LA ( worked for Microsoft in Sydney when we me ) , both top guys, we were like diving brothers
Do you dive with a club ? ? ? i guess under BSAC ? ?
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I had a great hobby when I was 30.
Raising children.
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blue matt
No i havent done one dive, as i said, popped to the local dive club and they completely killed the vibe i had for diving, it was as if under PADI i was 2nd class to the BSAC, now dont forget i did all my cards and worked as a dive instructor, it was not like i had just got in the water, in Australia it really was a community thing, i have kept in touch with people i dived with in 93, one is a Australian and another is from LA ( worked for Microsoft in Sydney when we me ) , both top guys, we were like diving brothers
Do you dive with a club ? ? ? i guess under BSAC ? ?
I know exactly what you mean with BSAC - though I have met many who are great guys and don’t give a shit about the politics.
I spent 15 years teaching (PADI) and was a member of a club but again can’t be arsed with the politics and shit. I’m just independent now, I don’t teach anymore and go diving with whoever, whenever, and wherever I want to. Being more experienced - nearly 30 years diving - I’m happy to do what I want but can understand why newly qualified divers gravitate towards clubs; the problem you often see with clubs, and not just dive clubs, is they often get dominated by big personalities, and macho personalities, which often don’t work well with new divers.
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rs3100
I know exactly what you mean with BSAC - though I have met many who are great guys and don’t give a shit about the politics.
I spent 15 years teaching (PADI) and was a member of a club but again can’t be arsed with the politics and shit. I’m just independent now, I don’t teach anymore and go diving with whoever, whenever, and wherever I want to. Being more experienced - nearly 30 years diving - I’m happy to do what I want but can understand why newly qualified divers gravitate towards clubs; the problem you often see with clubs, and not just dive clubs, is they often get dominated by big personalities, and macho personalities, which often don’t work well with new divers.
I'm doing my PADI Open Water at the minute, having a little go in Bali gave me the taste for it
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rs3100
I know exactly what you mean with BSAC - though I have met many who are great guys and don’t give a shit about the politics.
I spent 15 years teaching (PADI) and was a member of a club but again can’t be arsed with the politics and shit. I’m just independent now, I don’t teach anymore and go diving with whoever, whenever, and wherever I want to. Being more experienced - nearly 30 years diving - I’m happy to do what I want but can understand why newly qualified divers gravitate towards clubs; the problem you often see with clubs, and not just dive clubs, is they often get dominated by big personalities, and macho personalities, which often don’t work well with new divers.
:thumbup:, its a shame it put me of the UK dive scene, maybe i should have thought " sod it, lets just crack on with diving and ignore the politics " hindsight and all that