Other intrests

[dloase]

A topic over in new members introductions got me thinking. Other than camping what intrests to we all have.

I am a music guy myself. I play a number of stringed instruments and have played on and recorded a couple of projects and CDs that were released locally.

I am also kind of a car guy. I love my classic BMWs and Americian muscle.

 

[Dave and Monica]

I share your interest in stringed instruments (I wish I shared your talent) and American muscle cars. I was into drag racing for many years and just sold everything last December. With our interest in camping there just wasn't any time left for racing.
Here's a photo of my departed 72 Dart Demon...

Dave

 

[Shamu]

Love old iron
Current restoration project
1954 Dodge M37

 

[Boomer]

Great thread. I am an avid golfer, I have been playing since in my 20's and have at times carried a handicap as low as 1. Now that I'm in my 60's that's gone to about 8. My other interest was drag racing. I built a '67 Chevelle B gas car from the ground up. One of my carriers was as a engine builder and mechanic for GM so I was able to design and build the engine for my car. A 496ci 900hp injected on alcohol motivator. It got to expensive, I retired and gave it up.

 

[dloase]

Nice. I like old military iron. Back when I was hunting and living in PA one of the hunting vehicles was an old WWII ambulance on a power wagon frame. The only thing that would stop that thing was two tree that it could get between or climb over.

I had a 68 charger for a while, but have no pictures of it anywhere.

I also have a '48 Ferguson tractor that I use around the house to maintain my lane and do odd jobs. It needs some restoration work which may be coming this spring.

 

[Julie n Kevin]

I grew up tuning hotrod Chevys. I helped my father operate our dairy farm for 20 years. He and I retired from that in 1985 and I started up a Euro car repair and tuning shop.

Fishing, camping, biking, gardening, snowmobiling and last but not least, visiting grandkids take up my time when I’m not in the shop.

Kevin

 

[laffman]

My other interest is Jeeping. I run my Jeep at Silver Lake Sand Dunes, MI and trails in that area. I have a seasonal camp site in that area. I keep my camper there year round. My Jeep stays there during the dune ORV season and safe in my garage during the winter. Sand gets in everywhere so it creates plenty of maintenance work on the Jeep keep me busy in the winter. And of course, I always find something on the Jeep I want to upgrade, so those are winter projects too.

 

[dchrist1733]

I of course love camping, also have a touring kayak that I like to use. I also play golf, hike, and bike, like most outddor activities. I just cannot carry my kayak with my fifth wheel which is a problem. Ususally use a tent or rent a cabin if I just go kayaking. I also love taking pictures.

 

[WhittleBurner]

Fun thread, guess we need an off topic section now that the board is growing.
I don't work on hot rods but do keep my hands busy with sharp knives and hot pens. I dabble in Wood carving and Pyrographics (wood burning).
a little sample of what I do. The stick on the right is my go to walking stick that I use most often.

snake4

 

[dloase]

Why can't you take your kayak with you. This is of my previous rig and tow vehicle, but you get the idea. Actually carrying the kayaks will be easier with the crew cab!

 

[Bill Fenech]

Hi everyone:

Ok, you sucked me in. I don't have pictures to post but I own a Pinzgauer 6 x 6 Swiss Army Vehicle and a 1969 Camaro RS Convertible with a 540 cubic inch engine. I did some of the work on the Camaro myself but ran out of time and knowledge so I had to get help finishing it. It looks like several of us share the same passions. I do not want to get started on guns. That could get out of hand...

Take care and Happy Travels,

Bill

 

[Glazier]

[quote author=Bill Fenech link=topic=506.msg3684#msg3684 date=1394638603]
Hi everyone:

Ok, you sucked me in. I don't have pictures to post but I own a Pinzgauer 6 x 6 Swiss Army Vehicle and a 1969 Camaro RS Convertible with a 540 cubic inch engine. I did some of the work on the Camaro myself but ran out of time and knowledge so I had to get help finishing it. It looks like several of us share the same passions. I do not want to get started on guns. That could get out of hand...

Take care and Happy Travels,

Bill
[/quote]

You got to post a picture of that Camaro. And yes don't start taking about guns, I have had that habit a long time, couldn't even begin to count them. Some of my other interest include, Sports, Basketball, Football, about anything that keeps a score. I also enjoy my farm Tractor.

 

[Steve and Cill]

[quote author=Bill Fenech link=topic=506.msg3684#msg3684 date=1394638603]
I do not want to get started on guns. That could get out of hand...

Bill
[/quote]

A man after my own heart!

I keep telling Priscilla, you can't have enough guns : Other than camping and family, I love the shooting sports. I've done Cowboy Action Shooting, IDPA, Skeet, and I'm also a NRA Certified Firearms Instructor.

Steve

 

[Julie n Kevin]

Oh! Guns?! We could start new thread on this alone

 

[dloase]

So posting these pictures might start a new run? My 1959 Mod 28 .357 mag, and my Mod 25-9 .45.

Also my CC, Kimber Tactical Ultra II in .45ACP.

I have others and many long guns. Don't get to hunt much anymore, but still enjoy punching holes in paper!

And of course just for fun my vintage tractor

 

[Shamu]

Guns and Tractors
Isn't America GREAT!!!

 

[Glazier]

dloase, we must be related. That tractor is nice, not even going to comment on that Kimber, but if I did you know what I would say.

 

[Shamu]

WhittleBurner,
Anybody can put together a couple of rusty bolts.
What you do is true talent. The pic's...WOW
and the walking sticks...OMG!!!

 

[Sandi]

Well at my age I have had plenty of time to dabble in several hobbies. I have been building custom furniture for more than 30 years. Been playing with guns even longer than that. Then I work on my 71 Nova and do some woodworking on the old cars. Got a 40 Ford sedan delivery coming soon to put a barn wood floor in. Got two motorcycles that help offset the cost of diesel in the tow rig. Getting ready to build a makeup table for the 369RL. Going to put it between the chest of drawers and the closet wall. Thinking about a full sliding tray in the basement to ease access to all the stuff. Sure am glad I am retired so I have time for all this.
Allen

 

[mandolin57]

Wow..what a cool topic! Next to camping....love love, love bluegrass music and playing (or trying) the mandolin. We always hit the Bill Monroe festival in Bean Blossom Indiana every June. My husband is into wood working (mostly clocks) and hoping to be able to take that on the road when we go. Whittleburner, your carvings are beautiful! What a talent. Do you make the walking sticks to sell??