Do any of you have any other hobbies? I like running my R/C nitro truck.
It’s a Sportmaxx from Traxxas.
www.traxxas.com
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I hunt, fish, slot car race, build model cars, collect diecast cars and ATV a fair bit. I just finished restoring an old Trans Am and I’m presently looking for another project car/truck for my wife. I have two RC cars but I haven’t touched them in about a year.
I like to Flyfish, Tye Flies, And am into cycling . I pedal 4000 miles a summer. I plan to do a coast to coast ride next summer. I am also working on rebuilding my pick-up.
I have owned a 1954 Austin Healey for about 20 years. Got it cheap when no-one cared about rust bucket British sports cars, and have begun a restoration project. This is a really long term project as my free time goes on MRR.
I’m a cyclist, too, (go Lance!) and I play ice hockey. I used to play a lot of flight simulator, but I kind of gave that up once I started working on my layout.
I like to race R/C Eastern Dirt Modifieds , I like to make noise ( I mean try to play ) on my Fender Stratocaster, I fish, play golf and of course use my computer.
Land Rovers (drive a '96 Discovery TDI), general DIY, fixing computers (enjoy getting old machines to do something useful), History both local and not-so-local, old buildings, and also electric guitar though I’ve not got far in learning to play the thing - bought a Fender Strat 2 years ago and still can’t play beyond a few chords!
Im a huge Auto racing fan, and baseball and football
When I’m not railroading, you will find me camping, cooking, gardening (vegetable), or doing recordings and live sound (business).
Hobby other than model railroading: surfing model railroading net bulletin boards!
filmmaking
researching local history
genealogy (comdined this with above and produced 2-hour movie of family history over 500 years)
reading/researching behind-the-scenes motion picture production and set design, especially back-lot standing sets of 1940s, early 1950s.
17th century organ and harpsichord music
Astronomy and Historical re-enactment (fur trade era - so black powder flintlock shooting is included !!!).
I play guitar, work on cars and go to school full time (pre-seminary).
Oh yeah, I have a full time job and a wife and kids!
Never a dull moment! [8D]
Oh, yeah, I play the euphonium!!!
Here is a description of one.
A euphonium is like a tuba only smaller. Slightly larger and deeper than a baritone.
CraigN & Railroading_Brit,
Fender strat’s huh? Always wanted one! Real guitar players axe!
I’ve got 3 guitars myself. I’ve got a custom built Fender Stagemaster, an acoustic Fender 12 string and I came across the deal of the century a couple of years ago. I managed to get my grubby paws on THE prototype for the Godin Radiator! It has special pickups in it that they were not allowed by law to use on the regular version because the people from Rickenbacher said that the design was too similar to their own patented design. It’s a cool guitar though!
What years are your strat’s? Are they Squire Strat’s or regular?
Like Ray and George, camping, Astronomy, cycling, competitive runner (Silver Medallist at the Armed Forces Nationals in 94), fishing (shore, freshwater. Now that I’m on the left coast, I’ll have to take up salt water fishing.)
Peace and conflict studies, philosophy, ethics, leadership are all areas of interest. Finally, was a lay reader in the Anglican Church for many years, and choir member. Currently a member of the North Island Choral Society. We did Handel’s Messiah last Christmas. Wow!
It makes me feel good about ‘us’ that we are all so diverse, and yet can find common ground in toy trains. [^] Happy to make your acqaintance!
It makes me feel good about ‘us’ that we are all so diverse, and yet can find common ground in toy trains. Happy to make your acqaintance!
Selector, you speak the truth!
If anybody wants to talk base ball, see me (BN) at the coffee shop!
I have sorta a hobby within a hobby-- collecting vintage railroad footage.
I play adult video games.
Don’t know if cooking really counts as a hobby, but I love to make food. I am the ‘Iron Chef’ of my family.
pcarrell, mine’s a fairly recent (post-2000) Squier Strat (came in a starter pack with a small amp, lead, etc) - interestingly as well as having the name (and the styling) it’s the best value available over here at the moment - the only ones cheaper don’t inspire confidence (when you’ve never heard of the brand, it’s not a good sign!).
Aggro, I’m guessing you’re referring to Battlefield 1942, Medal of Honor, and similar? I’m a big fan of those and also Counter-Strike. If you’re on a public server and see a T34 (or M1A1 depending on the mod being played) being used as personal transport and a giant sniper rifle by an engineer, that’s probably me!
Wow, I thought video games were kid things!!!
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