View Poll Results: What is your hobby? (can be more than one)
Motoring (on and offroad)
28
59.57%
Cooking
10
21.28%
Movies
15
31.91%
Gym Exercise (Workout, Running, etc.)
12
25.53%
Martial Arts (Karate, Judo, Kungfu, Boxing, etc.)
5
10.64%
Gardening
5
10.64%
Water Sports (Surfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, etc.)
9
19.15%
Target Practice (Bows, Guns, Sling Shots, etc.
7
14.89%
Photography & Videography
12
25.53%
Travel
14
29.79%
Gaming (Computer, PS3, Wii, NDS, etc.)
15
31.91%
Flying (man or unmanned)
2
4.26%
Board games (Chess, Scrabble, etc.)
2
4.26%
Collectible & trading items (stamps, cards, etc.)
4
8.51%
Craft (woodworking, croche', etc.)
7
14.89%
Bicycling (Cross Country, mountain, etc.)
10
21.28%
Snow sports (ski, snowboard, etc.)
3
6.38%
Auto Sports (Autox, Road course, Rally, Gokarting, etc.)
9
19.15%
Reading
7
14.89%
Astronomy
3
6.38%
Bird Watching
1
2.13%
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Snakes, Salamander, etc.)
13
27.66%
Music (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Violin, etc.)
9
19.15%
Racket Sports (Tennis, Badminton, Racquet Ball, etc.)
4
8.51%
Golf
5
10.64%
Working on MINI (self machanic)
11
23.40%
Swimming
5
10.64%
Radio Control (Cars, Slot Cars, Model Plane, etc.)
3
6.38%
Motocycling
7
14.89%
Fishing (Fly, Bass, Deep Sea, etc.)
1
2.13%
Diving (Snorkel, Skuba, etc.)
4
8.51%
Team Sports (Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Football, etc.)
2
4.26%
Karaoke
1
2.13%
Dining out
14
29.79%
Horse Back Riding
2
4.26%
Paint Ball
4
8.51%
Painting
4
8.51%
Aquarium (Fresh Water Fish, Sea Water Fish, Reef, etc.)
3
6.38%
Camping
9
19.15%
Computer & Electronics
12
25.53%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll
What Is Your Hobby?
My other British toy.
My other major hobbies are sailing, and boat maintenance. 
This is Toyot (pronounced 'Toy Yacht') my 1969 British built Westerly Cirrus. British boat, British car... Know any single British girls?
Recumbent bikes are another hobby... heres a few of mine.
Add in some photography / camera collecting, some wood working, fiberglass, and other odd projects. Any excuse to play with power tools. I'm about to get into a computer controlled CNC router / mill that will handle wood and plastic. Got some interesting MINI projects in the works.
This is Toyot (pronounced 'Toy Yacht') my 1969 British built Westerly Cirrus. British boat, British car... Know any single British girls? Recumbent bikes are another hobby... heres a few of mine.
Add in some photography / camera collecting, some wood working, fiberglass, and other odd projects. Any excuse to play with power tools. I'm about to get into a computer controlled CNC router / mill that will handle wood and plastic. Got some interesting MINI projects in the works.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2003
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From: Sword Mountain
I read a great deal (daily for at least an hour) - generally European and Middle Eastern History 1133-1603.
I also spend the time that I can writing - mostly my journal.
I busy my hands while watching TV with crewel work, sometimes knitting although I am not very good at this, and sewing crafts. I am going to make my sister a tree skirt for Christmas this year.
And when not doing these things I am either motoring in the MINI, volunteering for KEYS for the Homeless Foundation, or at my Sangha meditating and working on my koan.
I also spend the time that I can writing - mostly my journal.
I busy my hands while watching TV with crewel work, sometimes knitting although I am not very good at this, and sewing crafts. I am going to make my sister a tree skirt for Christmas this year.
And when not doing these things I am either motoring in the MINI, volunteering for KEYS for the Homeless Foundation, or at my Sangha meditating and working on my koan.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,704
Likes: 0
From: Washington DC- Annapolis MD
, or do jewelry work?
I love to read with a good glass of wine ..in English, Italian an Spanish (it takes a bit longer)
I love etymology, history and development of Italian dialects and love historical novels that take place around the 1500 in Europe (favorite places: England, Italy and France)
I spend most of my free time @ the gym (free weights , kickboxing and hanging around the cafe - my favorite work out) w/ my MINIs (autoxing, including school, touring, and shopping for the Little Ones) and my GSD ( loooooooong walks, play and grooming).
I don't have much free time now, at least until May, but I will make up in June with a MINI vacation in Zandvoort, NL
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,332
Likes: 1
From: MD
I have never been a person for hobbies. What ever interested me, I would find a job and get paid for it.
I was interested in computers for a while and got a job doing something with them and got tired of it. I was interested in golf and got a job in that field as well and left that.
Now, I really don't do anything but work and come home and check NAM, most of the time.
I was interested in computers for a while and got a job doing something with them and got tired of it. I was interested in golf and got a job in that field as well and left that.
Now, I really don't do anything but work and come home and check NAM, most of the time.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,704
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From: Washington DC- Annapolis MD
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,441
Likes: 4
From: Baltimore, MD
I know my way around them, it would take more than Italian blood to get me
I like to do some of this...
.. a little bit of this
oh, and of course some of this..
oh, and don't forget this...
i also goto the gym a lot, watch a lot of movies, and play some video games here and there.
.. a little bit of this
oh, and of course some of this..
oh, and don't forget this...
i also goto the gym a lot, watch a lot of movies, and play some video games here and there.
OVERDRIVE
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 7,926
Likes: 40
From: Greensboro, NC
In the summer time, it's all about Msfitoy...
During these "Global Warming" months (5F outside), I stay in my tiny 8x8 "Man Cave" below ground where I:
1-collect 1/32 slot cars
2-collect 1/18 airplane models (yes, I'm realizing that this is hobby best reserved for a bigger room LOL)
3-polish my small 1/18 diecast car collection
4-build target rifles that I can't find a range for
5-build rockets from Estes to H power that I can't find a range for
6-polish my swords...
7-preparing the fastest Mini at the Dragon...
During these "Global Warming" months (5F outside), I stay in my tiny 8x8 "Man Cave" below ground where I:
1-collect 1/32 slot cars
2-collect 1/18 airplane models (yes, I'm realizing that this is hobby best reserved for a bigger room LOL)
3-polish my small 1/18 diecast car collection
4-build target rifles that I can't find a range for
5-build rockets from Estes to H power that I can't find a range for
6-polish my swords...
7-preparing the fastest Mini at the Dragon...
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: South West Fl.
Have you
I flew radio controlled model helicopters for years and although I have been out of it for a couple years, I still consider it my hobby. I may get back into it soon.
This was my favorite. It's a Bell Long Ranger. It had a 60 size motor with a pipe. Really smooth flying. Did gentle aerobatics with it such as loops and rolls. I put windshield wipers, antennas, etc., on after this photo was taken.
All my models ran on methanol and 30% nitromethane fuel.
Both the Ranger and the second model were about 5' long from nose to tail.
This was the last one I had. Still a 60 size motor. This one was made for what is called 3D aerobatics.
This is a shot of the mechanics.
It was a lot of fun (unless they crashed).
This was my favorite. It's a Bell Long Ranger. It had a 60 size motor with a pipe. Really smooth flying. Did gentle aerobatics with it such as loops and rolls. I put windshield wipers, antennas, etc., on after this photo was taken.
All my models ran on methanol and 30% nitromethane fuel.
Both the Ranger and the second model were about 5' long from nose to tail.
This was the last one I had. Still a 60 size motor. This one was made for what is called 3D aerobatics.
This is a shot of the mechanics.
It was a lot of fun (unless they crashed).
Used the nitro mix in your Cooper?
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 935
Likes: 1
From: Alexandria, VA - Old Town
Never tried to put nitro fuel into my mini. That stuff is insanely dangerous. And it burns almost clear, light blue flame, scary stuff.
msfittoy: my rc will own you.... i need to find a mini body in 1/8th scale then itll be on!
msfittoy: my rc will own you.... i need to find a mini body in 1/8th scale then itll be on!
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 2
I've got a 1/10 scale MINI Cooper S body, but I haven't gotten around to getting a chassis that fits its short wheelbase (239mm). I was planning to get the Tamiya kit but just haven't had it on the high priority list. I like the "purist" approach of keeping the RC car front wheel drive, but I'd love to see someone get a nitro engine into the FWD chassis!! (without having to cut a hole in the body!)
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 935
Likes: 1
From: Alexandria, VA - Old Town
some of you may have been around in the hobby long enough to remember the bolink legends electric cars. me and my dad retro-fitted a .12 os motor into one, making it the first direct gas powered legend in the country. then i think they actually started to sell legends with gas motors in them, which was pretty lame, but ours was the first!!!! got them pictures somewhere.......
OVERDRIVE
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 7,926
Likes: 40
From: Greensboro, NC
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