skygzr Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 There�s been a recent post in which several guitarists/photographers came out of the closet. That got me to wondering�what other wonderfully idiosyncratic obsessions are in our group? For me, its music (both listening and playing) and astronomy (mostly teaching but some observing). My apologies to the Topic Cops. This might get deleted but I find myself greatly fascinated by the personalities here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlabrosse Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 sailing, ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, my ipod & oh yeah... being a father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_driscoll2 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 1960's and 1970's Buicks - I own a 69' Buick Skylark Converitble Music- both playing and listening- I play the drums, but I spend more time listening these days, and have recently gotten the hi-fi bug again- but now I have no money!!! and the standard stuff, my soon to be wife and our dogs and cats. cooking is another, and I have noticed in my travels that a lot of photographers are also into that heavily. this is an interesting topic....and I hope it doesn't get deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_congdon Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Recumbent bicycles, in a BIG way. Check out the Titanium Rush from Easy Racers: http://www.easyracers.com/ti_rush.htm Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxc Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Playing Bach on the piano. Riding my fixed-gear track bike through downtown SF. Visiting Southeast Asia. CXC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_meek1 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Harleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_vuillemenot Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Yet another guitar freak- although it's really taken back seat to the photography over the past few years. Also, collecting and breeding snakes, and my Mustang GT convertible. Am looking into buying a motocycle and a large telescope.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake_abbott Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 BMW motorcyles, women (my wife and daughter in particular)...I used to like guns, but they were louder than my Hasselblad so I gave it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_meader Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Not an obsession, really. But having done a lot already in my 52 years, I've decided to concentrate on how much happier I am when I want what I have instead of thinking how happy I'll be 'if only I....'. Camera stuff is still fun, and this approach may not work for everyone, but I'm trying to leave a small footprint here. My 2 ¢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_mendenhall1 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Currently, teaching/practicing aikido and trying to get my photos to sell at art shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene m Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Fitness and bass fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_sherck Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Photography, especially large format, takes up most of my 'spare' time. Otherwise, astronomy (using and making telescopes,) computers ('recreational programming'), model rocketry, and trying to finish my BS, a couple of courses at a time. I'm also our family's primary cook and I read whenever I have the chance. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvp Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Seems like LF ought to be sufficient obsession for anyone. Notwithstanding, mine include singing (solo, <I>a capella</I> small ensemble), trying to learn to play the hammered dulcimer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim h1664876971 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 The past few yearsmy obsessions have alternated between photography, mountain scrambling and 3D image building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graflite Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Painting, Mayflower II, sailing ships, the Rigging of Ships in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast (to quote the title of Dr.Anderson's great book), long walks along the water here on the Massachusetts South Shore, and the Boston Red Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_candland1 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 "Riding my fixed-gear track bike through downtown SF" CXC, Some sort of death wish? Bindfolded too no doubt. Fun topic. These days, Music playing: Beginer at the guitar. Music listening: Mostly Irish/celtic anymore. I used to do a lot of rock climbing, but that was 40lbs ago. So not so much anymore. Also bicycled a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole_tjugen Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Music: Singing, guitar, piano - performing and listening. Sailing. Mushrooms (picking, eating, and studying). Fishing (trout). Cacti (growing). Wine (enjoying).... The list goes on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardea Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Flying, astronomy, sailing, fine rifles & revolvers, tool&die and woodwork, Motorcycle racing and skydiving in my younger days.Richard Martel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnanian Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 trying to make the perfect pizza dough ..and making / eating food in general. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnorman2 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 in my spare time, i run a recording studio that specializes in chamber music, and i've produced 3 commercial CDs, so i am obsessed with expensive microphones and preamps. i have also built and owned several telescopes, and have built a recumbent bike. nowadays, i drink a lot...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardea Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 It is interesting to note that many of you are musically inclined (I wish I were) I have noticed that most folks I know who are gifted in music are also mathematically inclined. Is that the case here also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_haykin Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 The English language and how to think rationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 My Harley Davidson Road King and travel, see my photo.net Portfolio. Also camping to further my biking and photo interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric rose Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 I know what you mean Art. But as long as I take my medication I'm ok. LOL. I play a mean stereo, but have been known to pick up a guitar. Love to listen to all kinds of music except country (but within that exception I do like Johnny Cash). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnelstad Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 I'm with Gary Meader on the "less is more" philosophy. This year I decided to apply this to the way I spend my time, so now I'm focusing on "just" photography, piano (mostly jazz), C# (programming), surfing, and a side business venture. Stuff that's been put on the back burner include: harmonica, accordion, Yiddish, and Swedish to name a few. The benefit has been that I can now regularly spend hours on any one of these pursuits instead of just a sporadically as had been the case before. I'm enjoying them more and excelling more quickly than I had in the past. Oh, I also listen to a ton of music, but usually while I'm doing other stuff, so that doesn't actually take up my time--just makes it more enjoyable. Fun topic. I find these much more entertaining and informative than the "Which spot meter is best for photographing white-tail deer?" questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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