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Racer X 69 · 04-17-2021, 08:47 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

As a Long Islander - yes, Queens (and Brooklyn) are on Long Island - I know many people who own or have owned boats.

I will contribute two boat ownership truisms:

- A boat is a hole in the ocean into which you must keep shoveling money.

- It's much better to have a friend with a boat than to own one yourself.

Chris

Also, the two happiest days of boat ownership are the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.

lesmore49 · 04-17-2021, 11:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

The finished article

Impressive models and well constructed. Excellent photography.

**Mooncatt** · 04-18-2021, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Does "trying new hobbies" count as a hobby? Photography is the only one I've seriously stuck with recently, but in the past:

RC helicopters (not drones)
DJ'ing
Car audio
Programmed holiday lighting
Want to do model trains

I'm currently working on getting a good editing workplace, which I've actually pretty much wrapped up for the time being. So I guess computers/workspace could be added to the list, if only as another temporary hobby.

**Serkevan** · 04-19-2021, 12:47 AM - **3 Likes**

The local craft beer store has been adding a lot of small-batch brews... does a weekly taste of a new beer count?

Otherwise, lately I haven't really had time for anything.

wed7 · 04-19-2021, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

The local craft beer store has been adding a lot of small-batch brews... does a weekly taste of a new beer count?

Otherwise, lately I haven't really had time for anything.

Interesting to my taste. Cheers.

Landak · 04-19-2021, 01:27 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm a choral singer (or was, prior to lockdown) –*I really miss singing!

timb64 · 04-19-2021, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

The local craft beer store has been adding a lot of small-batch brews... does a weekly taste of a new beer count?

If you spend time and money on it.....,and it brings you pleasure,definitely!

veato · 04-20-2021, 02:59 AM

Gaming (i.e. Xbox & PC) is my other main hobby. I have a (cheap) racing rig and a VR headset which is the closest I'll ever come to being a racing driver.

gatorguy · 04-20-2021, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by Landak

I'm a choral singer (or was, prior to lockdown) –*I really miss singing!

I have several professional musician friends who are like little kids with venues beginning to reopen.

**Kevin B123** · 04-20-2021, 03:48 AM

My latest reluctant hobby seems to be keeping my aging car on the road, it has a taste for money an I am not ready to replace it just yet.

Some things I do myself, it is insisting on new front wheel bearings now and for that the damn thing is going into a garage.

I can't help but quantify the cost as a percentage of the latest lens crush

.

hadi · 04-20-2021, 06:07 AM

my hobbies are rather expensive. Guitar (playing/collecting), traveling (when covid is lifted), and just creating art, whatever that means. Be it in writing, or drawing, or painting, or photographing or whatever. 'art' and im into it

ZombieArmy · 04-21-2021, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Kevin B123

My latest reluctant hobby seems to be keeping my aging car on the road, it has a taste for money an I am not ready to replace it just yet.

Some things I do myself, it is insisting on new front wheel bearings now and for that the damn thing is going into a garage.

I can't help but quantify the cost as a percentage of the latest lens crush

.

Not keeping a car running feels like betraying it really. It trusted you!

**Kevin B123** · 04-21-2021, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Not keeping a car running feels like betraying it really. It trusted you!

I'm hoping to get it to trust someone else later in the year

, in the meantime it gets me to the places to point a lens at, so there is that.

VoiceOfReason · 05-12-2021, 03:02 PM

Still on astrophotography, but the weather has been so bad here for it that I've been renting scopes in Chile and Australia Scotty Bishop's gallery - AstroBin

**MrNPhoto** · 05-12-2021, 08:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

The finished article

What a fantastic model. Thanks for sharing.

04-21-2021, 12:53 PM	#208
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,188	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Not keeping a car running feels like betraying it really. It trusted you! I'm hoping to get it to trust someone else later in the year, in the meantime it gets me to the places to point a lens at, so there is that.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt As a Long Islander - yes, Queens (and Brooklyn) are on Long Island - I know many people who own or have owned boats. I will contribute two boat ownership truisms: - A boat is a hole in the ocean into which you must keep shoveling money. - It's much better to have a friend with a boat than to own one yourself. Chris Also, the two happiest days of boat ownership are the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by timb64 The finished article Impressive models and well constructed. Excellent photography.

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Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Does "trying new hobbies" count as a hobby? Photography is the only one I've seriously stuck with recently, but in the past: RC helicopters (not drones) DJ'ing Car audio Programmed holiday lighting Want to do model trains I'm currently working on getting a good editing workplace, which I've actually pretty much wrapped up for the time being. So I guess computers/workspace could be added to the list, if only as another temporary hobby.

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Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	The local craft beer store has been adding a lot of small-batch brews... does a weekly taste of a new beer count? Otherwise, lately I haven't really had time for anything.

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wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Originally posted by Serkevan The local craft beer store has been adding a lot of small-batch brews... does a weekly taste of a new beer count? Otherwise, lately I haven't really had time for anything. Interesting to my taste. Cheers.

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Landak Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	I'm a choral singer (or was, prior to lockdown) –*I really miss singing!

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by Serkevan The local craft beer store has been adding a lot of small-batch brews... does a weekly taste of a new beer count? If you spend time and money on it.....,and it brings you pleasure,definitely!

04-20-2021, 02:59 AM	#203
veato Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 543	Gaming (i.e. Xbox & PC) is my other main hobby. I have a (cheap) racing rig and a VR headset which is the closest I'll ever come to being a racing driver.

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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by Landak I'm a choral singer (or was, prior to lockdown) –*I really miss singing! I have several professional musician friends who are like little kids with venues beginning to reopen.

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Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,188	My latest reluctant hobby seems to be keeping my aging car on the road, it has a taste for money an I am not ready to replace it just yet. Some things I do myself, it is insisting on new front wheel bearings now and for that the damn thing is going into a garage. I can't help but quantify the cost as a percentage of the latest lens crush .

04-20-2021, 06:07 AM	#206
hadi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 563	my hobbies are rather expensive. Guitar (playing/collecting), traveling (when covid is lifted), and just creating art, whatever that means. Be it in writing, or drawing, or painting, or photographing or whatever. 'art' and im into it

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ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by Kevin B123 My latest reluctant hobby seems to be keeping my aging car on the road, it has a taste for money an I am not ready to replace it just yet. Some things I do myself, it is insisting on new front wheel bearings now and for that the damn thing is going into a garage. I can't help but quantify the cost as a percentage of the latest lens crush . Not keeping a car running feels like betraying it really. It trusted you!

05-12-2021, 03:02 PM	#209
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Still on astrophotography, but the weather has been so bad here for it that I've been renting scopes in Chile and Australia Scotty Bishop's gallery - AstroBin

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MrNPhoto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	Originally posted by timb64 The finished article What a fantastic model. Thanks for sharing.

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