What's everyone else's favorite hobby or hobbies?
Obviously, two of mine I talk about all the time are cycling and cooking, oh, and beer. So that's three. I also enjoy skiing, traveling, and hopefully later this month I will get to start rowing again.
This fellow sure has an interesting one:
QuoteA Swedish man arrested on charges of unauthorised possession of nuclear material after trying to split atoms in his kitchen says he was only doing it as a hobby.
Richard Handl said he had the radioactive elements radium, americium and uranium in his flat in southern Sweden when the police showed up.
He said on Wednesday he had always been interested in physics and chemistry and "just wanted to see if it was possible to split atoms at home".
Handl kept a blog about his experiments, describing how he created a small meltdown on his stove.
Only later did he realise it might not be legal and sent a question to Sweden's radiation authority, which sent the police.
Detectives have declined to comment on the raid, which took place in late July. If convicted Handl could face fines or up to two years in prison.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/03/atom-splitting-attempt-swedish-kitchen
You simply cannot make stuff like this up. I'd say this trumps a meth lab any old day:
(http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00743/atom_743077f.jpg)
My hobby is giving unwed mothers their start.........
Nevermind, I said too much.
Two to three years in prison ? Just think what he will do with cleaning fluid, soap, toothpaste, floss and a few double A batteries. They might want to reconsider.
I like Marshalls and Sooner and Dolphin Football.
Oh and I also collect 8x10 celebrity photos that I print out and have them sign.
Mine is also my job... Neon Artist
Quote from: DolfanBob on August 05, 2011, 12:09:34 PM
Two to three years in prison ? Just think what he will do with cleaning fluid, soap, toothpaste, floss and a few double A batteries. They might want to reconsider.
Post of the week!
Quote from: Conan71 on August 05, 2011, 12:42:23 PM
Post of the week!
Yep! I got nothing after seeing that.
Digital art (2D and 3D), gardening, cooking. . . and anything with my kids.
I also like just about any outdoor activity like fishing, hunting, auto-mechanics, skinny-skiing, and bullfights on acid.
Quote from: In2neon on August 05, 2011, 12:36:00 PM
Mine is also my job... Neon Artist
Neon Artist ay?
My hobby is working to create an Art Deco Museum for Tulsa. Actually I don't know if you can call it just a hobby, more of an insane addiction lol. www.TulsaArtDecoMuseum.com
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2738/museumtourbannerweb.jpg)
But, back to that neon artist thing... I am wanting to create a museum display that replicates a mini theater front, likely the Delman, inside our "soon to be announced" starter museum space.
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4388/adelmancrop2webnb.jpg)
I would like the DELMAN sign to have neon going around it like in the photo. (If anyone knows what the colors were please let me know) I can make do without the lettering being neon by making them of white plastic and have lights inside the sign. But having the neon going around the sign would definitely be the crowning touch. Would like the sign to be about 4' tall.
Now we are a super poor bunch and this is a "grassroots" museum effort that we hope the people of Tulsa will contribute to and help build up, so the only way we can do this is by having people "like neon artists" generously donate a little time. (and of course we would put a little plaque mentioning this wonderfully kind persons donation) Perhaps we could also get a co-sponsor to help with some of the costs. I could build the basic structure of the sign or possibly find a local sign company that might donate that, but it would really be nice to have that neon going around the edge.
Any possible interest or ideas,,, anyone,,,? ;D
Tell me more of this museum thningy. What is Art Deco? ;)
I enjoy running but I dunno if that's a hobby or sport. I can't get intrested other sports like cycling, fishing, hunting, golf or whatever.. I like collecting and spinning vinyl on my old 1958 Motorola Record player. That's about it for me.
fantasy football. I compete in ten leagues a year.
Quote from: DolfanBob on August 05, 2011, 12:09:34 PM
Two to three years in prison ? Just think what he will do with cleaning fluid, soap, toothpaste, floss and a few double A batteries. They might want to reconsider.
I like Marshalls and Sooner and Dolphin Football.
Oh and I also collect 8x10 celebrity photos that I print out and have them sign.
Going with Marshall's Old Pavilion Pilsner later tonight. What can I expect?
I mostly have passing interests, currently on Geocaching and hoping to start creating some steampunk items if I can ever get the materials.
Quote from: custosnox on August 05, 2011, 09:17:49 PM
I mostly have passing interests, currently on Geocaching and hoping to start creating some steampunk items if I can ever get the materials.
Like what kind off steampunk items? Do you weld? Steampunk and Art Deco are close relatives imo. I would love to have a sci-fi area in the TADM and have a collection of rayguns for instance and have old Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon memorabelia right up to todays stuff that have that ethos (Rocketeer the recent Captain America). Would be neat to have that section of the museum be a combo 40s-50s sci-fi/steampunk.
Gardening, collecting brass trinkets, political campaign buttons and glass milk bottles.
Quote from: guido911 on August 05, 2011, 06:49:53 PM
Going with Marshall's Old Pavilion Pilsner later tonight. What can I expect?
Wow, all this time I thought your hobby centered on maintaining constipation. :D
BTW, my new hobby is spying! http://www.gigapixel.com/image/gigapan-canucks-g7.html
Quote from: TheArtist on August 06, 2011, 07:55:50 AM
Like what kind off steampunk items? Do you weld? Steampunk and Art Deco are close relatives imo. I would love to have a sci-fi area in the TADM and have a collection of rayguns for instance and have old Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon memorabelia right up to todays stuff that have that ethos (Rocketeer the recent Captain America). Would be neat to have that section of the museum be a combo 40s-50s sci-fi/steampunk.
I have no idea if I'll be any good at it, and as I said, I need materials to even get started, but the projects I've got in mind right now are things like a new computer case and I want to build a steampunk design stereo. I like the entire idea of steampunk and would like to move on to other things. No, I don't weld... yet.
Pool, darts, beer, not necessarily in that order. ;)
Quote from: TheArtist on August 05, 2011, 02:47:01 PM
Neon Artist ay?
My hobby is working to create an Art Deco Museum for Tulsa. Actually I don't know if you can call it just a hobby, more of an insane addiction lol. www.TulsaArtDecoMuseum.com
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2738/museumtourbannerweb.jpg)
But, back to that neon artist thing... I am wanting to create a museum display that replicates a mini theater front, likely the Delman, inside our "soon to be announced" starter museum space.
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4388/adelmancrop2webnb.jpg)
I would like the DELMAN sign to have neon going around it like in the photo. (If anyone knows what the colors were please let me know) I can make do without the lettering being neon by making them of white plastic and have lights inside the sign. But having the neon going around the sign would definitely be the crowning touch. Would like the sign to be about 4' tall.
Now we are a super poor bunch and this is a "grassroots" museum effort that we hope the people of Tulsa will contribute to and help build up, so the only way we can do this is by having people "like neon artists" generously donate a little time. (and of course we would put a little plaque mentioning this wonderfully kind persons donation) Perhaps we could also get a co-sponsor to help with some of the costs. I could build the basic structure of the sign or possibly find a local sign company that might donate that, but it would really be nice to have that neon going around the edge.
Any possible interest or ideas,,, anyone,,,? ;D
Is it open for a visit ?
I'll work with ya...
Quote from: Quinton on August 06, 2011, 08:41:25 PM
Is it open for a visit ?
Not yet. We are hoping to sign the lease on a little starter space downtown within a month, then at first will likely be for "sneek peek" previews on Saturdays this fall and shooting for a big Grand Opening in the Spring.
The Tulsa Art Deco Museum is a "grass roots" museum effort starting small and building up. We aren't big money folk, but are just a group of average Tulsan's teaming up together to try and create something fun, unique and wonderful for all of Tulsa. Anyone can help out, everyone can make a difference. This is YOUR museum.
Here in a couple of weeks we will put up a Wish List and Sponsor List, of items that we could use and possible ways to help out. Starting out we will need everything from office items like stapler and paper, to display items like glass display cases, signage and printing, to larger sponsors of entire displays. We will need people who will be willing to help watch the space for a 3 hour shift on those first Saturdays, we would love to know if anyone has some Art Deco items that they might be willing to donate or loan the museum for different displays. We could even use help cleaning and painting the new space once we get it. Every little bit helps and at this point the little things can make a big difference in helping make this museum something we can all be proud of. We have a great core of dedicated and talented people, and some great deco artifacts, but every additional bit of help we get from others will make the museum all that much better.
I breed poison dart frogs
Messin' with the mods at TNF....sorry for "ruining" YOUR forum, Mr. America!
This is hilarious but no doubt the mods will censor it even though it's softer than the stuff you get on the net or MSM or tee wee....ENJOY! Good Laugh!
Quote from: Teatownclown on August 07, 2011, 08:08:10 PM
Messin' with the mods at TNF....sorry for "ruining" YOUR forum, Mr. America!
This is hilarious but no doubt the mods will censor it even though it's softer than the stuff you get on the net or MSM or tee wee....ENJOY! Good Laugh!
Yeah, ha ha.
Quote from: TheArtist on August 07, 2011, 08:04:29 AM
Excellent! ;D
If we volunteer, do we get free admission? I could probably sling some paint some time, if that would help.
As many times as I went to the Delman, I would have thought that would be permanently imprinted. Red border with white name lettering? (That is the first thing that came into the dusty, musty corners of my memory. But don't rely on it...)
Right behind the theater used to be a sleazy little bar - can't remember the name. Wasn't the Snake Pit, that was east a little ways on 15th. Had one acquaintance got gutted like a fish at that bar late one night (he survived). A second got stabbed in the heart and died a few hours later. Was a pretty rough place in the 70's....
Quote from: Teatownclown on August 07, 2011, 08:08:10 PM
Messin' with the mods at TNF....sorry for "ruining" YOUR forum, Mr. America!
This is hilarious but no doubt the mods will censor it even though it's softer than the stuff you get on the net or MSM or tee wee....ENJOY! Good Laugh!
So TTC day-trades for a hobby. Great video, thanks for my first good laugh of the morning!
Running, biking, reading, cross-words, cooking, eating, beer making, beer drinking, socializing, painting, pen and ink, and working on my house and in the yard.
New house with a pool.
All sorts of new hobbies. Some fun...some not-so-fun.
(apparently) Looking for a job, working on ancient home, explaining what a Catahoula is to strangers on dog walks, canoeing/kayaking, running, biking, and.........posting here.
Quote from: Townsend on August 08, 2011, 11:58:54 AM
New house with a pool.
All sorts of new hobbies. Some fun...some not-so-fun.
House warming party is when? Did you already sell the house in mid-town?
Quote from: Conan71 on August 08, 2011, 12:12:58 PM
House warming party is when? Did you already sell the house in mid-town?
Soon. I'll let you know. You're always welcome for poolside and beers anyway.
Apparently I can face East and wave at Guido.
Kept it as a rental.
Quote from: TheArtist on August 05, 2011, 02:47:01 PM
Now we are a super poor bunch and this is a "grassroots" museum effort that we hope the people of Tulsa will contribute to and help build up, so the only way we can do this is by having people "like neon artists" generously donate a little time. (and of course we would put a little plaque mentioning this wonderfully kind persons donation) Perhaps we could also get a co-sponsor to help with some of the costs. I could build the basic structure of the sign or possibly find a local sign company that might donate that, but it would really be nice to have that neon going around the edge.
Ill take an entertainment district awash in diffuse neon colors any day over one flooded with garish Metal Halide.
Quote from: Townsend on August 08, 2011, 12:25:36 PM
Apparently I can face East and wave at Guido.
How far east? Are you now a Bixby resident or are you west of Sheridan?
Quote from: Red Arrow on August 08, 2011, 12:34:15 PM
How far east? Are you now a Bixby resident or are you west of Sheridan?
West. Still a Tulsan but just barely.
Quote from: Townsend on August 08, 2011, 12:25:36 PM
Apparently I can face East and wave at Guido.
He ain't Mecca.
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on August 07, 2011, 08:51:52 PM
If we volunteer, do we get free admission? I could probably sling some paint some time, if that would help.
As many times as I went to the Delman, I would have thought that would be permanently imprinted. Red border with white name lettering? (That is the first thing that came into the dusty, musty corners of my memory. But don't rely on it...)
Right behind the theater used to be a sleazy little bar - can't remember the name. Wasn't the Snake Pit, that was east a little ways on 15th. Had one acquaintance got gutted like a fish at that bar late one night (he survived). A second got stabbed in the heart and died a few hours later. Was a pretty rough place in the 70's....
I will pay for your admission, and the brush. I am putting you on the volunteer list lol. ;D
Quote from: Townsend on August 08, 2011, 12:36:50 PM
West. Still a Tulsan but just barely.
It terrifies me that from that information I now have a very good idea of where you live... ;D
Quote from: TheArtist on August 08, 2011, 05:15:43 PM
I will pay for your admission, and the brush. I am putting you on the volunteer list lol. ;D
When are you planning this? Must be a Saturday or Sunday morning for me to attend. (And not the first two weeks of September.)
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on August 08, 2011, 05:33:59 PM
When are you planning this? Must be a Saturday or Sunday morning for me to attend. (And not the first two weeks of September.)
Highly likely the first two weeks of September lol.