[Paul Running]

It can be difficult to determine what valuables you own will keep increasing in value as time passes. I've been sorting out my vinyl collection and informing family members of their potential value. I find if you put a dollar value on it, people open their eyes, unless it's of sentimental value.

 

[guitarman2]

It can be difficult to determine what valuables you own will keep increasing in value as time passes. I've been sorting out my vinyl collection and informing family members of their potential value. I find if you put a dollar value on it, people open their eyes, unless it's of sentimental value.

There was a time about 5-10 years ago when I got in to collecting valuable expensive vinyl Nothing crazy. First pressings or original pressings of Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, etc. As well as audiophile versions of many classic rock albums, which could get expensive. I didn't really like the idea of having an original Dark Side of the moon and couldn't really play it, lest I affect the value.
So I sold all the expensive ones. I did keep many lesser expensive audiophile pressings although they don't shine as well on my current system as they did on the system I used to have.
I think my most expensive vinyl was a first (or original) pressing of The Wall at around $200.

 

[morepowder]

Anything outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing. I've been involved in various shooting sports on and off most of my life. Was an avid downhill skier for many years but that chapter seems to have come to an end, as has cycling. I've enjoyed playing weekly Pickleball for the last few years. I'm also a fan of Crosswords.

Other than the downhill skiing, I could’ve written this about myself.

You might be a more ruggedly handsome brother from another mother. 😁

 

[seapotato]

Used to be into sailing, but these days I don't like to be out in the sun, plus taking a boat out is a whole day thing. Same for windsurfing. The good place to sail here is a 2+ hour drive.


So now, it's mostly building stuff in my shop, Landcruisers, guitars, one tube amp so far and the odd boat and bits of furniture.


I've been into cruisers for 30 years, so when the covid hit I had most of the parts to build this.

Built a metal brake so I could bend up the bed sides, dies to stamp the letters in he tailgate lots of steel fab stuff.
Kinda makes we want to build a steel guitar.

I guess you could say my hobby is doing things the hard way 🤣

 

[Craigerrr]

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Here is pics of a Rega RP6 I had in one system and an RP8 I had in another. Another pic of a Rega DAC and Rega Elex amp. I can't find pics of the speakers I had in my main system but they were Rega RS7's
My second system Was a Marantz 2270 receiver and a Pioneer SX5590 which is a blackface European version of the famed SX-1250. This system had my beloved Klipsch Cornwalls, which I eventually had to sell due to how much room they take up. View attachment 617467
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Thanks for sharing!
Is that a "Molly Hatchet" on the wall?

 

[Craigerrr]

I like to repair/rewire basic guitar circuits.

I drink too much red wine.

These fellows (and others) keep me busy. I don't ride anymore, just exercise them and do basic training from the ground.
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I love horses, but I am deathly allergic, so I love them from afar

 

[Craigerrr]

Board games/pc gaming inside
Hanging out with the dogs outside
Beer and whiskey in either place

I didn't think about Whiskey as a hobby, but if collecting things is considered a hobby, I guess the qualifies...

 

[BlueRocker]

I didn't think about Whiskey as a hobby, but if collecting things is considered a hobby, I guess the qualifies... View attachment 617605

I vote top shelf, third from the right

 

[guitarman2]

Thanks for sharing!
Is that a "Molly Hatchet" on the wall?

Thats from the Ohsweken Fair September 26 1959. My father gave it to my mother. I came along July 1960

 

[Craigerrr]

I vote top shelf, third from the right

A lovely dram!
I bought that in July of 2019!
I normally use a sharpie to record the date of purchase on the back. I think I paid $120 for it then, it's $170 now at the LCBO

 

[elburnando]

I vote top shelf, third from the right

Bottom shelf, third from right is my usual.

 

[Craigerrr]

Bottom shelf, third from right is my usual.

Ahhhh, the Red Titty, smooth, really smooth

 

[elburnando]

Ahhhh, the Red Titty, smooth, really smooth

Its the only one Ive tried that i actually like the taste of. Jameson's isnt bad, either. I usually prefer bourbon.

 

[Paul Running]

I still do a bit of gardening with our sons, some veggies and herb. Below is a small floral arrangement from a few years ago.

 

[elburnando]

Non-music related hobbies include:

• Pool (8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, and straight pool; love it all!)
• Weight Training
• Bouldering (rock climbing for people who dislike heights; I suck, but really enjoy it)
• Computer Stuff (gaming, making/modding games, programming, and tinkering in general)
• Pickup Sports (meaning, non-competitive "beer" leagues where people are just having fun and not taking themselves too seriously, ODRs in winter, etc.)

Do I actually have time for any of the above? Nope! Married with kids. You know the drill. Lol

In general though, I'm good for doing basically anything as long as it is with good people.

Where do you play pool? Im out that way often and always looking for a good game of straight pool. No one out here plays anything but 9ball.

 

[jbealsmusic]

Where do you play pool? Im out that way often and always looking for a good game of straight pool. No one out here plays anything but 9ball.

I play at Tail Gators in Nepean. They have bar boxes and 9' tables too. One league night a week is all I usually have time for. Sometimes I go early or leave late to get some extra time at the table. Let me know next time you're in the area, and I'll try to make some time to get out. Would love to get some straight pool in!

 

[Acoustic Tom]

Distilling. ( shhh) . I picked up the hobby 6 years ago and have visited some fine distilleries in Kentucky and Tennessee. I only make enough for myself and a few friends. If the trade war continues for a prolonged period of time who cares I have enough bourbon to satisfy my needs.

 

[white buffalo]

I was quite big into old and rare fine spirits for several years, you can see some of the collection at www.instagram.com/whiskyfarm
Also have been hugely into watches, mostly Swiss, since I was a little kid- grandads (and dads, albeit less-so) passion for them rubbed off on me in a big way.
Similarly really big into cars since single-digits-years old, lately more into them than ever, didn't think I could love them more than I already did...
Oh, and lest I forget boxing... Took it up a few years ago, currently unable to due to injury, but will be back... The only form of exercise I ever truly loved (along with cycling maybe)... I miss it so much!
And not sure whether this counts, but I turned one hobby- photography- into a career, which you can see on my site here (though that only encompasses maybe 1/8th of what I've shot, if that).
But by and far, guitars + music have always been the biggest thing for me- I made a page combining my loves of photography and guitars, you can see it at www.instagram.com/electricavenueguitar
For a while, it was also a side-business/hustle, but I just don't enjoy the constant buying-selling-trading anymore, gets very tiring, I don't know how some folks upkeep it for years.

 

[ZeroGravity]

If you looked at the bins in my garage, you’d assume that I collect golf balls with sometimes golf in between not the other way around. At one point I had something like 60 dozen cluttering up the garage.

Cycling would be my other and am considerably better at than golf (but not ball collecting)

 

[Verne]

If you looked at the bins in my garage, you’d assume that I collect golf balls with sometimes golf in between not the other way around. At one point I had something like 60 dozen cluttering up the garage.

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Cycling would be my other and am considerably better at than golf (but not ball collecting)

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Collecting balls on the bike is a painful hobby. Not saying it's happened.........but.............