What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?


Hello,
I was curious as to what other Hobbies or Interests do you have that also take up much of your time, energy and money or is Audio the only one for you?
Being a car enthusiast is definitely my first passion. Always reading about new cars and lusting after some classics.

For me, besides my interest in building a Audio System in the past few years, I am also a Car Enthusiast and Amateur Photographer (actually I hate using that term, more like a photo enthusiast because I consider myself a novice).
All 3 Hobbies have taken much of my time, energy and money. Sometimes I look back and think, wow, what have I done?
Could have saved all that money and time.
So I guess I should list my gear if I am talking about other hobbies:
Cars:

2016 Mustang GT 6 Speed (weekend car, a few modifications) and 2018 Subaru Forester XT (Daily Driver). Obviously both are performance oriented.

Camera Gear: Nikon D750 with Kit Lense, Nikon 50mm 1.8 Lense, Tamron 14-24MM 2.8G
Thnx

128x128jay73
'What does jerryasv do when he's not pestering Us?!"

Primary activity: Co-owner with spouse of our business, designing/building/installing custom wood play structures for mostly commercial clients, and residential ones for those who can afford us.*S*
The latter start at around 5K$ IF you're in the local area.
They're unique.
We have a commercial project pending later this year at 450ishK$ 1 hour away....we don't commute when it's that size....

Hobbies:  Well, my DIY audio stuff and periodically annoying y'all....and others 'elsewhere'.  A certain amount of time is spent 'lurking', learning when y'all get technical, having a good chuckle at y'alls' expense at other times....;)

I used to bicycle a lot, later onto motorcycles.  Since I'm 'of an age' where I've become a tad 'friable', I drive a Focus SEL like the refugee from LA, SF, and Houston that I is....
In an era of 'combat traffic'...I play 'high-speed chess'.  But I refrain from pushing my limits and that of the car.  And I'm wary of you.
'Nuff said.

Always been a fan of cars, growing up in the muscle car era.  Personal tastes in the genre' is F1, GP, rallies (EU and such)....NASCAR and Indy is boring.....sorry...but not much...

I enjoy tinkering/building things outside of the business' scope.  Speakers vs. wood makes for a nice Ying/Yang balance...  Grew up around tools; parents and older brother (all deceased) all worked at one time or another at Douglas/McDonnel-Douglas/Boeing.
"Watchin' them planes....wish I was on one...." *S*
I have aluminum in my blood, along with plastics and other exotics.
Would like to investigate 3D printing metal....but have worked with a rather varied range of tools, machines, and such.  Have a background in commercial graphics...signage, ID graphics, print medias....

Art, good food, reading, home and garden this 'n that, the occasional movie, live music if something compelling hits in the area, pestering the dog, annoying the 'red-headed dream' spouse for 40+ years (yes, she retaliates) all in good fun....

We're not much to look at...but likely, you aren't either.  So there. *L* ;)

When we're off on an 'out of area' install, we take a break and 'speed tour' wherever we are.  Sample the local foods, public arboretums, museums....

Not much of a 'conventional' sports fan....great for selling beer, cars, and whatever gets hawked in the midst of it.....

...and you're likely bored to tears....so go have a beer..*G*😆
Only one other golfer if I counted right....

Golf - trying to get more distance and hit it straight

Landscaping - trying to keep up

Boating - I have a boat

Cycling, walking, core excercise

Audio - trying to stop the bleeding

I am 4 years retired so I consider those activities to be my job and some my passion....if the market doesn’t bottom out soon working might top that list!
To begin, I should state that I am a retired 70 year old. Living on 40 acres in a home I built. Much of my time these days is in property maintenance/improvement and keeping the trails open.

I work out 3 days a week and take a distance walk when time allows. I own a motorcycle, don't ride it as often I once did. Love microbrewerys. 

In the past I was a runner, a target archer, and backpacker. Still participate in these activities somewhat, however not often.

Have been enjoying audio as a hobby more since retirement. Have two systems, one in my small dedicated room and one that gets rolled out on the back deck.
Jay, go out and get yourself a Honda CB1100 and stop worrying about it. You'll be fine. Get to the gym.
The Turbo S is faster than anyone needs in a street car. The PDK transmission is sort of bland in street use. The C4S is more fun on the street. On track it is the other way around and I am toying with the idea of turning it into a track car. All it needs is a roll bar, track tires and a re tune.
Mc, I stuff it last night. Tying up a stuffed pork belly is quite a chore I always swear I'll never do it again. It has been sitting all night in the fridge. The skin is salted and in the fridge it dries out which helps get it real crispy. It also picks up the flavors in the stuffing. Onion, Apricots, Parsely, Tyme, Sage, Bread Crumbs, Honey and Salt. 
Corelli, Google the Stelvio Pass and look at a picture. There are 48 switch backs and each one is numbered. Going up is easy and the people cheer you on as they drive by. Going down is scary. You pick up speed fast then you have to brake hard for the turn. If you see a bus coming you have to stop or you will get squished against the inside rail.
By the time you get to the bottom your hands hurt from all the braking. It is a 12 mile descent. God bless Campy disc brakes.