Hobby interest other than motorcycles.

[Bonez]

For quite some time I've had an on and off interest in older computer. Specifically the late '80s to early '90s. Predominantly x86 stuff and the operating systems of the time. I also have a variety of Acorn machines and a lonely Mac SE. Good for wasting away those days where the weather isn't the best.

What are the rest 0f you interested in?

[TheDemonLord]

I love Lego. Only Technic, and only the big kits that they bring out once a year-ish

Just a few I've built in the last few years:

https://www.lego.com/en-nz/product/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055

https://www.lego.com/en-nz/product/rough-terrain-crane-42082

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/mercedes-benz-arocs-3245-42043

Currently I'm on the last section of this beast:

https://www.lego.com/en-nz/product/liebherr-r-9800-excavator-42100?ef_id=CjwKCAiAjrXxBRAPEiwAiM3DQuKrgKvzVtQyeN 0PgcJ8kBb0Qg9TN2nRE2FnvD01XaUtfCMlo8OXZxoCt_QQAvD_ BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!7837!3!400669339612!!!g!295932624182!&cmp=KAC-INI-GOOGANZ-GO-NZ-EN-SP-BUY-SHOP-PLA-BP-SP-RN-Priority

Which already has the power-functions working and is hella fun to drive - very similar control scheme to the real thing.

[Katman]

My other interest.
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[Blackbird]

For quite some time I've had an on and off interest in older computer. Specifically the late '80s to early '90s. Predominantly x86 stuff and the operating systems of the time. I also have a variety of Acorn machines and a lonely Mac SE. Good for wasting away those days where the weather isn't the best.

What are the rest 0f you interested in?

Ha! I still have a Sinclair Spectrum in working order. I really ought to get it out of the loft for nostalgia's sake.

My other interests are around water-based activities. My wife and I have a couple of kayaks for when we feel energetic . I used to sail competitively at national level in Paper Tiger catamarans (photo attached) but my knees are too buggered for that now. Instead, we now have a Stabicraft runabout which we use for sea fishing. We launch at the end of our street and can be at some great spots for snapper 10 minutes later. When I stop riding, fishing will be my fall-back interest. We also travel a fair bit before we get too worn out :wacko: Saw my Paper Tiger at Hobsonville Yacht Club a couple of years ago,

[Bonez]

Nice guys. There's a big Spectrum comminty with lots interesting things you wouldn't thought would have been done with them when they first appeared.
Was the piano a childhood thing Katman? I'm tone deaf, well according to wifey anyway. Our grand kids luv lego.

The old machine I use most is a Zenith Z286LP Plus. It's a 286/12, has 8megs of ram, a 400meg had drive and runs Windows 3.1 fairly well. It's my primary IRC(Internet Relay Chat) box.

[onearmedbandit]

PC gaming, specifically VR racing and flying sims. It's next level in terms of immersion and is also beneficial in some degree of pain regulation for me (the immersion is so good seeing a left arm operating can sometimes trick my brain). I don't get into online gaming, just time by myself. Family is my main priority though so I normally only go in once they've all gone to bed.

[Katman]

Was the piano a childhood thing Katman?

Started playing at 6. Went on to do the first two years of a piano performance degree - until I realised I didn't have what it would take to be a concert pianist.

Dropped out of university, became a mechanic and barely even looked at a piano for the next 30 years.

Decided to get back into it about 3 years ago.

[pritch]

My other interest.
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A grand piano and a Banksy? Business must be good. :niceone:

[TheDemonLord]

Started playing at 6. Went on to do the first two years of a piano performance degree - until I realised I didn't have what it would take to be a concert pianist.

Dropped out of university, became a mechanic and barely even looked at a piano for the next 30 years.

Decided to get back into it about 3 years ago.

Any particular composers that you liked?

Rachmaninov, Joplin and Chopin list highly for me.

[Katman]

Any particular composers that you liked?

Rachmaninov, Joplin and Chopin list highly for me.

I would dearly love to be able to do Rachmaninov justice.

I play a fair bit of Chopin - although I lack the technical ability to cope with his more difficult pieces.

[Paul in NZ]

So many...

Main hobby is keeping Vicki alive and well... 344425344426344424

[caseye]

So many...

Main hobby is keeping Vicki alive and well... 344425344426344424

Naturally that's the one that takes priority, awesome garden, wheres the motorised ones? No Hooks for them aye!
:lol:

[Paul in NZ]

Naturally that's the one that takes priority, awesome garden, wheres the motorised ones? No Hooks for them aye!
:lol:

LOL if I could lift it up I wouldn't need the gym eh??

[jellywrestler]

Started playing at 6. Went on to do the first two years of a piano performance degree - until I realised I didn't have what it would take to be a concert pianist.

Dropped out of university, became a mechanic and barely even looked at a piano for the next 30 years.

Decided to get back into it about 3 years ago.

i have a customer who spent $around $100k on a piano, it's soothing to listen to him while working. remember the glaziers were there one day using his piano stool as a workbench till i told them it was likely worth more than their van....

[jellywrestler]

there's too many variables in motorcycles to even think about something else, currently i'm researching and writing a guide to all nz road race circuits over time, very interesting what i'm finding in that field as well as other stuff not pertaining to this too

[Bonez]

there's too many variables in motorcycles to even think about something else, currently i'm researching and writing a guide to all nz road race circuits over time, very interesting what i'm finding in that field as well as other stuff not pertaining to this tooI can imagine. Still live inthe same spot SPYDA or moved to bigger premisis's? That white CBX550 fairing I got off you went to a good home.

[ellipsis]

...I gave away one of my true loves, fishing, in lieu of racing motorcycles, many years ago...it was a conscious decision, tempered by the thought that I may not be able to race bikes forever and fishing can always make a comeback...and when I couldn't do either I would keel over in my garden...seems like that is how it's panning out...

...I'm not a muso but have punched out heavy and not so heavy bass lines in a band for 18 years until recently...not so much a hobby, just one of the aspects of the trio of sex and drugs and rock and roll that I have adhered to since I was 16...

...and I have been putting up with wankers for so long that it may also have become a hobby...

...oh yeah, and polishing my wood...

[jellywrestler]

I can imagine. Still live inthe same spot SPYDA or moved to bigger premisis's? That white CBX550 fairing I got off you went to a good home.

been in lower hutt for nearly two decades, that place?

[Bonez]

been in lower hutt for nearly two decades, that place?Yip. That's the one. Ever bump into Loopy and Co?

[JATZ]

Seems to a recurring theme here....
I hardly ride these days for one reason or another. Still have 2 bikes in the shed though and 1 in Canada for when the urge takes me.
I've built a few Lego technics sets and will probably build some more over winter. Lately most w/ends, when the weather's good I'll be out enjoying my first true hobbie... fishinghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200127/af4fa4dd43e31848ae52f8cefaf2368e.jpg

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[Maha]

Onto our second boat now. It's smaller than the first one but we love boating just as much as motorcycles. Sold our last bike two and a half years ago. The Plylite Charger was 5.4 mts with a 130hp Johnson motor. The FiGlass is 4.2 mts with a staggering 40hp motor, which has done less than 50 hours, it came with so many extra's. The bimini and sides were all new as was the carpet. I recently bought an auxiliary motor for it. Both ex Taupo boats. As with Motorcycles, you can spend a shit loads on any amount of gear.

[Jeeper]

As the name suggests, Jeeps. They are addictive and time consuming.

For me motorcycling is the second hobby.

[JATZ]

As with Motorcycles, you can spend a shit loads on any amount of gear.


Ain't that the truth.... and then some :brick:
Bait, jigs,fuel, a rod/reel for this and another for that, it soon adds up. It's all part of it though.
Good to see a couple of posts from you Maha, I trust Mom is well. I reckon after a few trips in crap weather you'll be wishing you'd kept the charger.

[ust2b]

My recent favourite thing to do is spend good money on quality fishing tackle, and sacrifice it to the bottom.

I suspect any fish floating around under the boat look up and laugh their boobies off when they see it is me with the rod in hand.

On one recent expedition, I managed to catch a tree, then I caught the weeds, then pulled up an entire lake bottom of weed raising the anchor.

Bought Hoki Fillets on the way home :doh:

[FJRider]

... As with Motorcycles, you can spend a shit loads on any amount of gear.

Boats ... are an expensive way of getting wet. And a hole in the water you pour money into.

Motorcycles ... are an expensive way of sitting in a draft. And getting wet. If a hole in the water is caused ... you're doing it wrong.

[Maha]

Ain't that the truth.... and then some :brick:
Bait, jigs,fuel, a rod/reel for this and another for that, it soon adds up. It's all part of it though.
Good to see a couple of posts from you Maha, I trust Mom is well. I reckon after a few trips in crap weather you'll be wishing you'd kept the charger.

Hiya JATZ...the Charger was a great boat...in mint condition for it's age, nice cabin area, under floor fuel tank, upholstery was perfect. It was bloody heavy to tow. We enjoy the FiGlass better.


Boats ... are an expensive way of getting wet. And a hole in the water you pour money into.

Motorcycles ... are an expensive way of sitting in a draft. And getting wet. If a hole in the water is caused ... you're doing it wrong.

Break Out Another Thousand?

[jellywrestler]

Yip. That's the one. Ever bump into Loopy and Co?

yip and goat fishy monty and lads etc

[Bonez]

yip and goat fishy monty and lads etcAwesome. Give my regards next time you see them will you?

Wonder if Gango is still out and about.

[jellywrestler]

Awesome. Give my regards next time you see them will you?

Wonder if Gango is still out and about.

you mean jango, pretty quiet these days, doesn't drink so you don't see him mix with the humans much

[Hobbyhorse]

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Building musical instruments spins my wheels.
This one is a Hurdy Gurdy and took 6 months work.

[ellipsis]

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Building musical instruments spins my wheels.
This one is a Hurdy Gurdy and took 6 months work.


...that is a cool thing...great skills and dedication...and time:clap:

[ust2b]

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Building musical instruments spins my wheels.
This one is a Hurdy Gurdy and took 6 months work.

Wow, that is amazing! DO you sell them?

[HenryDorsetCase]

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Building musical instruments spins my wheels.
This one is a Hurdy Gurdy and took 6 months work.

I only found out what a hurdy gurdy was a week or so ago because it was a question on The Chase. (and not about Fanny Chmelar).

They're an interesting thing. More akin to a pianner than a guitar.

That is stunning work by the way.

[HenryDorsetCase]

my other new/old hobby was mountainbiking - I took it up in 1990 to rehab from an injury caused by martial arts and never went back to it because I enjoyed mtb so much. I had been off the bike for about three years until I bought this ebike last year. Now I am not sick going up Rapaki. It rides like an mtb (just a big long heavy one) and is a lot of fun.

I used to do a fair bit of the old whitewater kayaking but havent been out for a couple of years. Though last week I did get an invitation for a sifty river trip so I think I will take them up on it. See if it's like riding a bike....

[sidecar bob]

I flew this for a while a few years ago, Aerodesigns Pulsar, light sport aircraft, but there was always something motorcycle related that seemed to crop up that was more pressing.
Plus, there's only so many cups of tea you can drink with a bunch of old men at remote airfields.
Now I mix it up between road riding on classic & modern road bikes, post classic race bike restoration, a classic car & my race team commitments both here & overseas, which doesn't really seem like a job most of the time.
I also enjoy just hanging out with my wife, she's very cool & makes everything so much more fun.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I flew this for a while a few years ago, Aerodesigns Pulsar, light sport aircraft, but there was always something motorcycle related that seemed to crop up that was more pressing.
Plus, there's only so many cups of tea you can drink with a bunch of old men at remote airfields.
Now I mix it up between road riding on classic & modern road bikes, post classic race bike restoration, a classic car & my race team commitments both here & overseas, which doesn't really seem like a job most of the time.

I see its signwritten for your favourite restaurant too.

[sidecar bob]

I see its signwritten for your favourite restaurant too.

That is entirely true. It originally meant Katikati Flying Club, but the local flying fraternity called it "Keep Following Cliff" on account of the owners excellent navigation abilities.

[swarfie]

That is entirely true. It originally meant Katikati Flying Club, but the local flying fraternity called it "Keep Following Cliff" on account of the owners excellent navigation abilities.

Enjoyed my flight in KFC, but then there was an ulterior mission to be accomplished when I got to the destination. Worked out great too thanks :clap::lol:

Has Cliff still got it?

[Maha]

That is entirely true. It originally meant Katikati Flying Club, but the local flying fraternity called it "Keep Following Cliff" on account of the owners excellent navigation abilities.

As apposed to 'Keep Following That Cliff''...which would more than likely, have a totally different outcome.:rolleyes:

[Hobbyhorse]

Wow, that is amazing! DO you sell them?

No I have not sold them ... at that moment I just enjoy having them to play around with.

[sidecar bob]

Enjoyed my flight in KFC, but then there was an ulterior mission to be accomplished when I got to the destination. Worked out great too thanks :clap::lol:

Has Cliff still got it?

You have got to be the first guy that got flown to race a meeting to take the NZ title at the last round.
He's pulled back from it a bit & KFC is due a big birthday.
I think a deal is being done with one of his student pilots to tidy it up & take her over.

[F5 Dave]

What gets me, is people who treat Motorcycling like it's some kind of 'Hobby'?!?.

[Bonez]

What gets me, is people who treat Motorcycling like it's some kind of 'Hobby'?!?.Well it certainly is for me personnally. I like riding and maintaining my CB. With the $50 yearly rego it's even better,

[Maha]

What gets me, is people who treat Motorcycling like it's some kind of 'Hobby'?!?.

Are you in the "Motorcycling is a lifestyle" camp?...which, ironically does sound a little camp.

[Bonez]

Are you in the "Motorcycling is a lifestyle" camp?...which, ironically does sound a little camp.I'd imagine some are so limp wristed the CBs throttle and clitch would be too much for them to handle.

[sidecar bob]

Are you in the "Motorcycling is a lifestyle" camp?...which, ironically does sound a little camp.

I have observed that for many, motorcycling is no more than a passing fancy, which is what flying turned out to be for me.
Motorcycling of any kind is stamped into my DNA, I sometimes wish it wasn't, but that's life.

[Maha]

I'd imagine some are so limp wristed the CBs throttle and clitch would be too much for them to handle.

I was always very 'firm' when riding my CB.


I have observed that for many, motorcycling is no more than a passing fancy, which is what flying turned out to be for me.
Motorcycling of any kind is stamped into my DNA, I sometimes wish it wasn't, but that's life.

I get that. Passion is probably the better adjective when it comes to your situation...and that's gettable.

[F5 Dave]

An illness?

[Swoop]

...people who treat Motorcycling like it's some kind of 'Hobby'?!?.

The American comedian George Carlin, describes it nicely when comparing interests and hobbies:
"A hobby costs money" whereas "an interest is free".

I think he is quite correct.

[JimO]

Boats ... are an expensive way of getting wet. And a hole in the water you pour money into.

Motorcycles ... are an expensive way of sitting in a draft. And getting wet. If a hole in the water is caused ... you're doing it wrong. i bought my boat in 2002, apart from yearly servicing and fuel it hasnt cost me a cent, a mate just spent 2k getting his ducati serviced344510