Hobbies

[CapriG6]

I have a few hobbies I like to give a whirl when I get some spare time.
I LOVE to bead and make jewelry, I like to scrapbook-rarely get time to do this though & my kids scrapbooks are WAY behind. I like to crochet blankies too.
What are you're hobbies?? :spin2:

[notnss]

I like long walks on the beach, photography, and eating large quantities of baked goods

[HELLFYR]

Used to be software development, but since it became an occupation I have really tailed off on outside of business design work.
Wrenching on cars
Bowling
Guitar Hero
An occassional extreme drinking binge

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Model cars
Model airplanes
Diecasts
Real cars

Most recently restoring old bicycles,

Did this one this spring, starting with this,
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/PERSONAL%20JUNK/DSC01779.jpg

Finished with this,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/PERSONAL%20JUNK/DSC02378.jpg

Current project, The Beast,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/PERSONAL%20JUNK/DSC02417.jpg

Currently torn down and getting prepped for paint. :)

[p51mstg]

Firefighting, EMS, model airplanes, flying 'full-sized' airplanes, fishing, woodworking, photography, martial arts, car shows, air shows, trying to remember what happened 5 minutes ago...

Fordsvtparts, I like the way the first bike turned out - good job!

[Grenade]

Discgolf, Table tennis. Reading novels, surfing the web. work and 4 kids takes the rest of my time and $.

[CapriG6]

beach walking & Baked goods FTW!!!
occasional drinking binge :hehe:
The bike restoration is cool & the first one turned out really nice!!
Flying full sized planes :thup: I've always wanted to see an air show!!
reading rox! I like to read also, don't get to do much of that in the summer.

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Thanks guys, I've always worked on stuff but I pretty much just discovered how much fun building bikes is. They're fairly simple and cheap depending on how you build them and it's very rewarding when you get to ride the finished product.

The Beast will be up for sale once it's done, I bought it strictly as an investment. :)

[robl110]

Mustang: Wrenching, cruising, shows. Soon to try track day at BIR and then drag strip.
Jeep: Wrenching and wheeling up North.
Losi LST XXL (RC Nitro truck): Wrenching and bashing with friends.
Digging into the Bible
Most resent hobby: Setting up nursery =)

FORDSVTPARTS: First bike is sweet! Can't wait to see the second when your done.

[sonicx]

NASCAR
RUNNING
SWIMMING
Video GAMES

[MadJack]

cars are my addiction, anything that has to do with them. art, i like to draw and crap, i like doing the art form stippleing.

[p51mstg]

art form stippleing.

What's that, FGP? You lost me.... not that it's all that difficult..... :freak3:

[MadJack]

stippleing is where you use different sizes and colors of markers, and you make dots with them to create a picture. i can bring one of my pics to the meeting if anyones interested.

[LadyCobra]

Sure bring it along!

As for hobbies (besides cars), ummmmmm.....

Bowling
Going to Movies
Shopping (is that a hobby?)

Primarily I like to learn new tricks with graphic design. I can draw but am VERY critical so I never show it.
I'm slowly working up to using a graphic tablet and turning drawings into usable artwork for clients/resale.

[MadJack]

That sounds cool . I wish i could learn to do that kind of stuff

[shedvl]

well i see its been awhile since anyone was on this thread but I'll add my hobbies since I'm new.....

If I'm not working my time is usually 100% on my dogs and working with them. I have a rescued doberman and I just adopted a puppy last summer. Other then that I love to do crafty like things and clean(yes i know its sad) but there is nothing more satisfying then a clean house to relax in. I also love to find new ways to decorate and make my house a little more unique

[MadJack]

i've been getting into the dremel alot lately learning how it cuts and what not... so i might do something along those lines for fun :)

[ShadowGT04]

Well lets see here. I like to work on cars, hangout with friend, party. I like playing paintball and working on thins. I also like mudding with my "mini" truck.

[1991lx]

Fords, Arctic Cat's (snowmobiling), Handguns, and Firefighter are a few of mine.

[MadJack]

i've stepped back and looked at my hobbies and they are: cars,cars,cars,engines,cars,cars oh did i mention cars lol and currently in the morning i watch alot of silly kid shows with my daughter lol but cars are my addiction,along with speed and power and has been since i was 5 when my grandpa started letting me help work on stuff.

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Here's an update to my old post, The Beast is long done and sold and I've rehabbed and sold about 25 bikes since then.

Here's the before and after of The Beast, I've learned a LOT since building this bike.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/PERSONAL%20JUNK/DSC02417.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/PERSONAL%20JUNK/DSC02697.jpg

And I just built myself a new bike, 1979 Raleigh Super Grand Prix.

Before,
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04093.jpg

After,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04986.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04987.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04988.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04992.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04996.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04994.jpg

[HELLFYR]

Good thing you put a seat on it.
Whew...ouch. ;)

[robl110]

The bikes look great! The Raleigh reminds me of my old mans bike when I was a kid. Do you make decent $ rehabing and selling vintage bikes or is it more for fun or a little of both?

[FORDSVTPARTS]

The bikes look great! The Raleigh reminds me of my old mans bike when I was a kid. Do you make decent $ rehabing and selling vintage bikes or is it more for fun or a little of both?

Thanks!

It brings in more than a part time job and I don't have to leave home or deal with a bunch of nonsense with schedules and stuff.

A big part of it is just the satisfaction of seeing how nice they turn out and watching the new owner check out their vintage bike for the first time.

Here's a couple of the really big turn arounds I've had.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04209.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04348.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04260.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04407.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04321.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04529.jpg

[N8's98GT]

Wow, that's awesome! I love riding my bike ('07 Cannondale Synapse).

My dad and brother rebuilt an old Schwinn a few years ago. Suprisingly they said it cost damn near the same as buying a new bike, as good quality components are EXPENSIVE! On the other hand, nothing rides like a steel frame bike especially when compared to an aluminum framed bike. Where do you buy your components from, Nashbar? Great pics, I'd love to see more pics of bikes you've restored :)

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Wow, that's awesome! I love riding my bike ('07 Cannondale Synapse).

My dad and brother rebuilt an old Schwinn a few years ago. Suprisingly they said it cost damn near the same as buying a new bike, as good quality components are EXPENSIVE! On the other hand, nothing rides like a steel frame bike especially when compared to an aluminum framed bike. Where do you buy your components from, Nashbar? Great pics, I'd love to see more pics of bikes you've restored :)

Thanks, for the most part I recondition existing components but most new parts come from County Cycle in Roseville or Niagara Cycle on line. Used parts come from my parts bins, Sibley Bike Depot or Express bikes on Sibley.

Here's one I just did over the weekend and sold yesterday,

1991 Bianchi Forza,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC05272.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC05289.jpg

Also sold last weekend, 1972 Peugeot,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC05046.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC05234.jpg

One more,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04952.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC05005.jpg

It's fun building them and it brings in some very welcome extra income.

.

[CapriG6]

well i see its been awhile since anyone was on this thread but I'll add my hobbies since I'm new.....

If I'm not working my time is usually 100% on my dogs and working with them. I have a rescued doberman and I just adopted a puppy last summer. Other then that I love to do crafty like things and clean(yes i know its sad) but there is nothing more satisfying then a clean house to relax in. I also love to find new ways to decorate and make my house a little more unique

love that! with my messy kids and hubby it usually only lasts 1 day :(

[forgotn]

love that! with my messy kids and hubby it usually only lasts 1 day :(

:eyetwitch:

[MadJack]

A new hobby ive gotten into over the last year is building wiring harness'. currently building COP harnesses. And designing the harness for my ranger.

[zxtuner]

Hobbies of mine outside cars are collecting vintage video games/consoles/accesories and fishkeeping. Other than that I work and spend time with the wife...lol.