Unusual hobbies

[ron ll]

Out of post holiday boredom this morning, I found this list of unusual hobbies. A couple of them seem maybe marginally legal or ethical, and some seem more normal. I need a new hobby but Extreme Ironing or Mooing probably aren’t going to interest me. Whaddya got?

https://stupidhobby.com/unusual-hobbies/

[Breakaway]

I collect pictures of dead presidents and can recommend the practice.

Kevin

[birlinn]

Oh dear! I think I indulge in at least four of those on the list.
But Scrabble being weird? that's weird!

[Hugh MacD]

If those are weird I wonder what he deems "normal"? To me, weird is hobbies like Golf, watching other people play sports or Mall Strolling. Now those ​are weird!

[David G]

I also have engaged in several of those activities.

But the one that caught my eye was Witchcraft. I think exploring in that direction would be fascinating. A new approach to science, sorta. And it fits in with my spirituality. I'm not churchy at all, but identify with (if anything) the Druids.

[Dan McCosh]

British sports cars

[ron ll]

British sports cars

Been there, done that, got the SU synchronizer.

[Jim Bow]

A favorite comedian of mine, Bill Burr, always tries to stay in hotel rooms that have a view of an airport. His “hobby” is listening to ATC, watching with binoculars, and using a flight ID app.

[McMike]

I collect pictures of dead presidents and can recommend the practice.

Kevin

Dude . . . like pictures or paintings of them upon their death. ewwww gross...

[McMike]

If those are weird I wonder what he deems "normal"? To me, weird is hobbies like Golf, watching other people play sports or Mall Strolling. Now those ​are weird!

Golf is the stupidest sh17 ever....yeah, and yelling at sports on tv is a close second.

[McMike]

I was thinking of taking up collecting insects, or Astrophotography, like with this guy.

[Ron Williamson]

Dude . . . like pictures or paintings of them upon their death. ewwww gross...

likely the wallet sized folding kind.
R

[David G]

Many of you have already STARTED down the road to witchcraft...

[jpatrick]

Wooden boats are a fairly unusual hobby.

Jeff

[Paul Pless]

Wooden boats are a fairly unusual hobby.

Jeff

how odd arguing gun control on esoteric forum dedicated ostensibly to the design, building, and repair of woodenboats?

[CWSmith]

"Arguing With People Online"

Everyone here is guilty of that!

[Peerie Maa]

Does milling the wood from an apple tree into plank and framing timber for a 1/16th (3/4" to the foot) model of an open boat count?

[Joe (SoCal)]

I fly drones for fun

[amish rob]

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What about toy photography? This was taken right by the pull up bar, under the pecan tree.

[ron ll]

I’m thinking about delving into 3D printing. I already do a lot of 3D computer modeling, but I’ve always thought who needs a Buddha statue or a little plastic toy boat. But I’m starting to see more real uses for it like vac hose/tool adapters, or specialized connectors or hinges, etc. But the biggest problem is space. Living in a small house in the city has its disadvantages. Now if I could just throw out her wall of cookbooks…

[David G]

"arguing with people online"

everyone here is guilty of that!

Am Not!!!

[AndyG]

3d printing ... I build model boats (how unusual is that?) but I think at this stage I'd sooner export the odd 3d files for 3rd party printing.

I Do Not Have The Space.

Andy

[Durnik]

^ a brother of mine bought into two bays at an industrial park.. between milling, welding, computers, and yes, 3D printing, he's still running out of room.. but oh, the fun!

eta: the motorcycles, bicycles, boats, and jeeps are at his home. (-:

[CWSmith]

Am Not!!!

I knew you'd answer the call.

[Hugh MacD]

British sports cars

Weird? I've had at least one since '68.
Doug and Passenger first ever Doernbecher Dash 85.jpg

[Hugh MacD]

I collect pictures of dead presidents and can recommend the practice.

Kevin

We had a neighbor who was recently arrived from England when I was a kid. Her comment on US money was to say, "it's all so bloody morbid (heavy London accent here)...they're all dead​!"

[beernd]

Am Not!!!

Yes you are!!!!

[JayInOz]

I have a bunch of the usual hobbies. On the more unusual side I suppose would be my flintknapping- I make arrowheads, spear points and blades. I also make corn dollies from wheat straw- only started a year ago and quickly ran out of straw but I've grown plenty this year. And I collect skulls- probably have close to a hundred. I suppose that's a bit unusual. One of my grand daughters wants to do the same. I love that kid JayInOz

[Peerie Maa]

We had a neighbor who was recently arrived from England when I was a kid. Her comment on US money was to say, "it's all so bloody morbid (heavy London accent here)...they're all dead​!"

To be fair, the portraits on our folding money are of dead people.
However, every one of them was a person of considerable merit.

[Nicholas Carey]

Oh dear! I think I indulge in at least four of those on the list.
But Scrabble being weird? that's weird!

Scrabble?

How do they rank Perquackey?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perquackey

[CWSmith]

I believe we also don't put living person's on our stamps.

Elevating someone to that status during their lifetime imparts too much unearned power.

[JayInOz]

Did Farnarkeling make the list? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X454D3Fzwso JayInOz

[McMike]

likely the wallet sized folding kind.
R

No sh17 . . .

[Torna]

However, every one of them was a person of considerable merit.

If memory serves, all but Lincoln were enslavers. So people of considerable despotism & cruelty would also be an apt description.

-Leif

[John B]

Brewing beer at home ain't a hobby. Various friends do it and its serious and has a payday , of sorts.
Did ya'll know its legal here to own a still and make yer own spirits too.....