Outside work
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I might be wrong, but given the premise that most of us around here are computing professionals, and as such may have (us single ones anyway) a little bit of extra cash to throw around on expensive/extravagant hobbies, what do you guys get up to outside work? (BTW: you students will get here soon enough, enjoy the cheap beer for now) Here are some from me: * I've been a skydiver for a little while now and I'm amazed as to how many other skydivers are somehow computer related in their profession. * A couple of years back when I lived in Germany, I'd head to the mountains almost every weekend (Nov-Apr) for Skiing/Snowboarding. Usually with packs full of developers/managers/etc from the European Space Agency and almost every company in the Darmstadt/Frankfurt area. * Downhill/off road mountain-biking (most of the summer months when I was abroad) -- hills are too small outside London. * Scuba diving when I can fit it in (skydiving takes most nice weekends now) * Go-karting and motor-racing schools (since it's cheaper than crashing my real car [not that it stops me :) ]). * Rock climbing (I've seen references from Chris that he's keen on this) however, based in the London area, this is limited to climbing walls (or the odd fire-escape when drunk) * On top of that, I'm happy to try anything likely to be weird/dangerous: I've got a fire-walk coming up soon! :) (Done all the boring bungee stuff :) ) Just thought I'd probe a little, and hopefully get some new suggestions. :eek: Regards, Ray
My goal is to attain a completely sedentary lifestyle, so I naturally choose hobbies that don't require a lot of movement. Astronomy. While it's fairly expensive to get into this hobby (scope, laptop, CCD camera, various eyepieces, auto-guider, computer go-to), you can manage to setup your scope (about half an hour of "moving around"), and then sit back and watch the universe go by on your laptop (fed by your CCD camera). Sex. Hell, everybody here knows that sex only *really* requires one hand. All I have to do now is train the dog to fetch sodas from the fridge for me, set up the telescope, and fetch sufficiently stimulating reading material (with copious amounts of pictorial supplements of course) and I'm good for the evening. :-)
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My goal is to attain a completely sedentary lifestyle, so I naturally choose hobbies that don't require a lot of movement. Astronomy. While it's fairly expensive to get into this hobby (scope, laptop, CCD camera, various eyepieces, auto-guider, computer go-to), you can manage to setup your scope (about half an hour of "moving around"), and then sit back and watch the universe go by on your laptop (fed by your CCD camera). Sex. Hell, everybody here knows that sex only *really* requires one hand. All I have to do now is train the dog to fetch sodas from the fridge for me, set up the telescope, and fetch sufficiently stimulating reading material (with copious amounts of pictorial supplements of course) and I'm good for the evening. :-)
Sex. Hell, everybody here knows that sex only *really* requires one hand. John, I'm beginning to see a bit of a theme in your posts ;P
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Sex. Hell, everybody here knows that sex only *really* requires one hand. John, I'm beginning to see a bit of a theme in your posts ;P
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Sex. Hell, everybody here knows that sex only *really* requires one hand. John, I'm beginning to see a bit of a theme in your posts ;P
Is true, I remember the Doll that John has....:-O Carlos Antollini.
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Is true, I remember the Doll that John has....:-O Carlos Antollini.
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I'm sorry, but this is getting to be a little too much *raunch* for me... Let's keep this forum a family channel huh? We all know what goes on in the private spaces know one knows about, but jeez you guys... "Latex Appendage Suit," who ordered that? Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
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I might be wrong, but given the premise that most of us around here are computing professionals, and as such may have (us single ones anyway) a little bit of extra cash to throw around on expensive/extravagant hobbies, what do you guys get up to outside work? (BTW: you students will get here soon enough, enjoy the cheap beer for now) Here are some from me: * I've been a skydiver for a little while now and I'm amazed as to how many other skydivers are somehow computer related in their profession. * A couple of years back when I lived in Germany, I'd head to the mountains almost every weekend (Nov-Apr) for Skiing/Snowboarding. Usually with packs full of developers/managers/etc from the European Space Agency and almost every company in the Darmstadt/Frankfurt area. * Downhill/off road mountain-biking (most of the summer months when I was abroad) -- hills are too small outside London. * Scuba diving when I can fit it in (skydiving takes most nice weekends now) * Go-karting and motor-racing schools (since it's cheaper than crashing my real car [not that it stops me :) ]). * Rock climbing (I've seen references from Chris that he's keen on this) however, based in the London area, this is limited to climbing walls (or the odd fire-escape when drunk) * On top of that, I'm happy to try anything likely to be weird/dangerous: I've got a fire-walk coming up soon! :) (Done all the boring bungee stuff :) ) Just thought I'd probe a little, and hopefully get some new suggestions. :eek: Regards, Ray
Very cool question for the lounge. 1) My wife and I travel quite a bit. Since I do remote consulting and write, I can work anywhere. We just got back from England/Spain. After a trip to Microsoft later this month, we're planning to return to Spain in the winter. 2) We play pool quite a bit - typically 9-ball, 14.1 and 1 pocket. Not as glamorous as sky-diving and the other stuff you guys do, but it's fun and I walk out with more money than I go in so I can't complain too much :) 3) I'd like to get back into martial arts as well as guitar playing, but just don't have the time. Cheers, Tom "Ya got lucky, ya lucky prick" - Keith McCready
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I might be wrong, but given the premise that most of us around here are computing professionals, and as such may have (us single ones anyway) a little bit of extra cash to throw around on expensive/extravagant hobbies, what do you guys get up to outside work? (BTW: you students will get here soon enough, enjoy the cheap beer for now) Here are some from me: * I've been a skydiver for a little while now and I'm amazed as to how many other skydivers are somehow computer related in their profession. * A couple of years back when I lived in Germany, I'd head to the mountains almost every weekend (Nov-Apr) for Skiing/Snowboarding. Usually with packs full of developers/managers/etc from the European Space Agency and almost every company in the Darmstadt/Frankfurt area. * Downhill/off road mountain-biking (most of the summer months when I was abroad) -- hills are too small outside London. * Scuba diving when I can fit it in (skydiving takes most nice weekends now) * Go-karting and motor-racing schools (since it's cheaper than crashing my real car [not that it stops me :) ]). * Rock climbing (I've seen references from Chris that he's keen on this) however, based in the London area, this is limited to climbing walls (or the odd fire-escape when drunk) * On top of that, I'm happy to try anything likely to be weird/dangerous: I've got a fire-walk coming up soon! :) (Done all the boring bungee stuff :) ) Just thought I'd probe a little, and hopefully get some new suggestions. :eek: Regards, Ray
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I might be wrong, but given the premise that most of us around here are computing professionals, and as such may have (us single ones anyway) a little bit of extra cash to throw around on expensive/extravagant hobbies, what do you guys get up to outside work? (BTW: you students will get here soon enough, enjoy the cheap beer for now) Here are some from me: * I've been a skydiver for a little while now and I'm amazed as to how many other skydivers are somehow computer related in their profession. * A couple of years back when I lived in Germany, I'd head to the mountains almost every weekend (Nov-Apr) for Skiing/Snowboarding. Usually with packs full of developers/managers/etc from the European Space Agency and almost every company in the Darmstadt/Frankfurt area. * Downhill/off road mountain-biking (most of the summer months when I was abroad) -- hills are too small outside London. * Scuba diving when I can fit it in (skydiving takes most nice weekends now) * Go-karting and motor-racing schools (since it's cheaper than crashing my real car [not that it stops me :) ]). * Rock climbing (I've seen references from Chris that he's keen on this) however, based in the London area, this is limited to climbing walls (or the odd fire-escape when drunk) * On top of that, I'm happy to try anything likely to be weird/dangerous: I've got a fire-walk coming up soon! :) (Done all the boring bungee stuff :) ) Just thought I'd probe a little, and hopefully get some new suggestions. :eek: Regards, Ray
I just hang out on the internet trying to start arguments with people I don't know until my wife tells me its time to go mow the lawn or something. Sometimes I watch tv when my kids decide I can have a turn.
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I might be wrong, but given the premise that most of us around here are computing professionals, and as such may have (us single ones anyway) a little bit of extra cash to throw around on expensive/extravagant hobbies, what do you guys get up to outside work? (BTW: you students will get here soon enough, enjoy the cheap beer for now) Here are some from me: * I've been a skydiver for a little while now and I'm amazed as to how many other skydivers are somehow computer related in their profession. * A couple of years back when I lived in Germany, I'd head to the mountains almost every weekend (Nov-Apr) for Skiing/Snowboarding. Usually with packs full of developers/managers/etc from the European Space Agency and almost every company in the Darmstadt/Frankfurt area. * Downhill/off road mountain-biking (most of the summer months when I was abroad) -- hills are too small outside London. * Scuba diving when I can fit it in (skydiving takes most nice weekends now) * Go-karting and motor-racing schools (since it's cheaper than crashing my real car [not that it stops me :) ]). * Rock climbing (I've seen references from Chris that he's keen on this) however, based in the London area, this is limited to climbing walls (or the odd fire-escape when drunk) * On top of that, I'm happy to try anything likely to be weird/dangerous: I've got a fire-walk coming up soon! :) (Done all the boring bungee stuff :) ) Just thought I'd probe a little, and hopefully get some new suggestions. :eek: Regards, Ray
Married guys have fun too. Father Skydiving Mountain Climbing Splunking Scuba diving Motorcycle racing Hiking Martial Arts(4th Dan) and I used to kill people for the Government, seriously.
