A convergence of hobbies

[Fast14riot]

Its a beautiful 70° fall Saturday here in Northern California. I've spent most of my day just putting around the house doing a few things to stay busy. As I sat down with my tablet to develop some photos I decided to break away from that and finally input some load data.

My girlfriend walks in and mentions that I literally have every hobby of mine in front of me, all at once!

This leads me to wondering, what non shooting/hunting hobbies do others have here?

Yes, I throw yoyos. I've been into photography for 25 years, thoroughly enjoy good beers as well. Only thing not in the photo was the record spinning on the turntable.

 

[TAJ45]

I've always liked yo-yos. Never great but like them still but no knowledge past my grade school experience. Have enjoyed Tommie Smothers' Yo Yo Man whenever I run across it or dig it up on Youtube.
That looks high tech. I'm guessing that design extends the spin time - less friction?

 

[Fast14riot]

I've always liked yo-yos. Never great but like them still but no knowledge past my grade school experience. Have enjoyed Tommie Smothers' Yo Yo Man whenever I run across it or dig it up on Youtube.
That looks high tech. I'm guessing that design extends the spin time - less friction?

Those are ball bearing axle yoyos, aka unresponsive. Spin times are long. I also enjoy throwing an "off sting" yoyo around the house (quite literally, lol) as the string is not attached to the yoyo at all. Still learning that one. I have some wood, fixed or solid axle yoyos as well. Check out yoyotricks.com if you want to see what they're all about or maybe try.

 

[Uthink Uknow]

I remember when Duncan Yo-Yo and Toy would hold contests and signings on Saturdays about at the end of World War II. I remember because as a result of winning one of those contests in front of Neisner Dime Store I won a Duncan yo-yo. After and while the contests were going on the professional would carve your name or insert rhinestones into the faces of the yo-yo you won. Let’s see, some of the tricks were; Over the falls, rock the baby, loop the loop, around the world, walk the dog, walk the tight rope, shoot the moon, what else?

 

[Fast14riot]

Even when I was a kid in the 80's, I remember the Duncan yoyo exhibitions. Watching the current world championships, you'd think you were watching something entirely different now, contestants dancing and doing flips while mid trick! I'm not very good compared to these guys, but I know some tricks and enjoy throwing when I have nothing else to do. It's a skill learning exercise at its core, which keeps the mind sharp, hand-eye coordination keen, and dexterity ample.

Anyone else have any non shooting hobbies?

 

[CarlGeorge]

I'm into technology: Security cameras, writing code, doing image analysis and playing with single-board computers.

Volunteering with a couple of nonprofits. And cycling. I spend a reasonable amount of time on two wheels.

 

[TAJ45]

You say non shooting hobbies?
I say "Yes Dear" a lot.

 

[tn6br]

I have been trying to get into the photography hobby, not as easy as it looks. Bought a cannon t7i and a couple lenses and I’m finally learning the ropes. Getting a clean well exposed image in ever changing environment isn’t for the faint of heart.

 

[muleman69]

Fishing and packing mules

 

[Zero333]

Motorcycle road racing & track days.

Doing vehicle maintenance and repairs for family.

Used to go on jeep trails with a friend and my brother, so naturally I've spent lots of time modifying and fixing jeeps.

A little bit of photography. But to be honest, the latest smart phones have superb photography capabilities. So I only use my consumer DSLR for telepho stuff and portraits.

 

[klamathsteel]

Salmon and Steelhead when i'm not shooting in the "real" Northern California.

 

[mao0720]

I show some yo-yos too. Got a couple of nice unresponsive bearing yo-yos myself. I only pick them up every once in a while, but it is fun and my y ear old son enjoys watching it. Aside from that olympic weightlifting is my other long running sport. Ive won a couple of state championships and even went to national championships a few year back. Im starting to get too old to be competitive in weightlifting anymore but its still the most fun I can have in the gym.

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

Ummmmmmmmmm, Harley-Davidsons, Jaguar convertibles, and hunting Africa; along with most any type of firearms.

 

[mikeinct]

Fly Fishing, fly tying, Making Knives & fixing/building things. Mike in Ct

 

[Bc'z]

Lite line and gear for salmon and steelhead.
We've caught numerous 20# fish on 8# line and a #4 hook.
I have extreme faith in Maxima ultra green & Gamakatsu hooks

 

[Intheshop]

Interesting,and often old U.S. iron,shop equipment. From sheet metal,all process welding,machine shop,to cabinet/wood milling pieces. Brings a lot of joy,and a few heartaches. Also a 4 season M/C'ist. Freezing rain on Friday morning ride.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Designing and building things, gunsmithing, shooting and boating.

 

[300_whisper]

Running, lifting weights, yard work, fishing, and playing around with my 16 foot Jon Boat.

 

[Ringostar]

Rum!

 

[D Coots]

Drag racing my 409 Impala. Competitive shooting, making bullets ect.