Interesting Hobbies

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Hey guys,

I was wondering what kind of hobbies you guys/gals find interesting. I'm getting pretty bored here :| I started playing pool, but after a couple of hours it just gets boring..

-- David Ortiz (cyberpunk1986@hotmail.com), March 12, 2005

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-- do (@@@.@), March 12, 2005.

Before my kids were born, I used to do photography, collector cars, and reloading/target shooting. My kids were born and the Valley grew. Time squeezed out my hobbies and the Valley squeezed out my targets. My ambition was to shoot a 200 yard 4 inch pattern with open sights using a .45-70 single shot rifle. I bought my Buffalo Rifle; it's in mint condition. One of these days I'll punch paper at 200 yards.

Kids! they take life in different directions.

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-- rod (elreyrod@yahoo.com), March 12, 2005.


I've always been into music, primarily Jazz. The first part of my life, I spent trying to learn to play it. Now I play "out" much less frequently and am spending time getting to know other genres.

Have spent quite some time learning about the great Lutheran composer J.S.Bach and listening to his works. Now I'm getting to know Mozart, next stop--Beetovan.

I've always liked this music but never gave it the time it deserves. It does seem like there's so much to learn and very little time.

-- Jim (furst@flash.net), March 13, 2005.


Hi Jim.

I was a introverted little twerpy kind of kid growing up. I use do go to the bargain bins and grab all the classical albums I could get my hands on. Then, I'd talk my parents into dishing out the cash. I'd listen to the great composer's works to all hours of the night. My musical knowledge probably exceeded my music teachers' at that time.

If you get a chance, you may wish to listen to Rachmaninov's symphonic stuff. Talk about your orchestration and phenomenal chord structures! It took me awhile to appreciate his works. I think you've got the ear to really dig Rachmaninov (Rachmaninoff).

I'm so happy today. I bought a cello. My arm hurts!

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-- rod (elreyrod@yahoo.com), March 13, 2005.


I love painting..and always have used this ability in different ways, but it was never really as satisfying as it is now. That is because God has called my talent into His service--and I am always painting for my church--whether it's for VBS (Vacation Bible School0 or for scenery in Drama or in the children's ministry area--there's always a need.

I also sing in the Choir at church whenever they call on us. I'm an alto now, but when I was younger, I was soprano.

Otherwise, rod is right--hobbies are hard to have when you are raising kids. I can remember a girlfriend of mine was so envious that I was an at-home mom, and when she found out she was having her third child, she too became an at-home mom. She thought, "I'm going to stay home like you and I'll do this and that and I'll craft..etc." She was so excited to stay home. Then shortly later, she called me up and wanted to know "When do you craft???" "I thought I'd be crafting by now!" Lol!!

I told her I haven't crafted in many years, despite her assumption that that was all I probably do. Lol!! This friend has since then, axiously and happily returned to her job. She said it's easier to go to work!

-- (faith01@myway.com), March 13, 2005.



I'm revealing too much here:

I'm the "orchestra" director at church. It is extremely difficult for my wife and kids to say, "No, we don't want to rehearse today".

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-- rod (elreyrod@yahoo.com), March 13, 2005.


..Hobbies!?.

Mixing concrete..love mixing concrete.

-- Ming the Merciless (dot4@hotmail.co.uk), March 14, 2005.


"I'm the "orchestra" director at church." - rod

Ok good, now I'll find your church quicker ;)

-- David Ortiz (cyberpunk1986@hotmail.com), March 14, 2005.


And then, you will be amazed with this man called, "rod".

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-- rod (elreyrod@yahoo.com), March 14, 2005.


I collect Bibles. Classicla literature. listen to music. And read sci- Fi.

One of my hobbies is doign liek the anciet Greeks did. They took myths and legends and merged them into a unified story.

I od thr same, with world myhtologies, exlainikg hwi they wordk togather. ( IE, Odin and Zeus are the same bloke.) And with sci-Fi.

I once write up a timeline lacing Bbaylon 5 as a prequel to star Trek, this was befire ENTERPRISE screwed that over and the origional series...

Lukcily, tis canceleld and soon forgotten.

I also write poetry, bu hats not a hobby any longer as I am not proffessional.

-- ZAROVE (ZAROFF3@JUNO.COM), March 14, 2005.



Rod

You got a cello? I had never thought of taking up cello.

Now I want one!

Been listening to Mozart's hommage to Haydn recordings by the Alexander Quartette. He wrote and dedicated them to Haydn. Very beautiful. I've always been a sucker for "album" liner notes. Now days with CD's I have to use a magnifying glass and an extra pair of glasses over my own. I read that Haydn told Mozart's dad Leopold "As God is my wittness and as an honest man, I tell you that your son is the most gifted composer I've ever met, and what's more he has taste!"

Can you imagine getting a complement like that!!??? Wonder what that feels like?

-- Jim (furst@flash.net), March 14, 2005.


I get those compliments constantly. Then, I wake up and start the day.

I read that some of these great Romantic and 20th Century composers actually believed that God was speaking through them in their compositions. I'm not sure how to take that, but I have often felt that God had much to do with the genius of these composers. Then there's the flip side.

Beethoven actually got into big disagreements with his music teachers to the point of being dismissed. Who were some of his music teachers? Well, Josef Haydn and Mozart. Although, I think Mozart and Beethoven may have bee friends, not actual teacher-student acquaintences.

Yes, I used to have a cello in college, but I never actually learned anything on it--college required classes and stuff. So, I've been looking for one considering that I teach about the musical instruments at school. Well, we went out just looking around; there it was. The cello was practically in mint condition. It's a student model in the $1,000. and higher range. I got a fair price, case and accessories--$650. All I need now is an upright string bass. I have the other stringed fiddles: violin, viola. I play various instruments at church. So far, I haven't run anyone off cuz of my playing. The only piece that I can play well is on piano. "Fur Elise" by Beethoven. My dad used to play it when I was around 5 or 6. I keep telling myself that I can learn a few more other classical pieces. There's no way, I have kids and schedules and stuff.

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-- rod (elreyrod@yahoo.com), March 14, 2005.


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