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To ask what your hobbies are ?

107 replies

bluelollipop99 · 11/02/2023 16:17

I always like the idea of having lots of interesting hobbies, but have the usual time/ money constraints. Inspire me with your interesting hobbies ?

OP posts:
DRS1970 · 11/02/2023 16:18

I collect fossils, and enjoy watching old war films.

Whammyyammy · 11/02/2023 16:44

My horse and my dogs. My husband is a keen motorcyclist and in the last 6 years I have hijacked his hobby and its became one we share (i ride pillion). We also socialise a lot so busy all thr time.

Lactarius · 11/02/2023 16:46

Blacksmithing and knifemaking

FinallyHere · 11/02/2023 16:46

Burlesque chair dance

Vallmo47 · 11/02/2023 16:47

Lane swimming - love it!!

Isseywith3witchycats · 11/02/2023 16:55

Motorbiking im the pillion like whammyjammy

JamMakingWannaBe · 11/02/2023 16:56

Flower arranging / growing flowers veg for showing
Curling
Roller skating
Badminton
Community choir

I also go to fitness classes/swimming

Imicola · 11/02/2023 16:57

Trampolining, painting, book club.

budgiegirl · 11/02/2023 16:57

Cub leader, takes up quite a lot of time, but I love it.
Knitting, cinema, swimming/gym

takealettermsjones · 11/02/2023 16:59

Martial arts. Writing.

applecatchers36 · 11/02/2023 17:01

Reading, yoga, swimming, church, gardening

Hedjwitch · 11/02/2023 17:03

Reading,gardening, herbology, sea swimming

EvonneGoolagong · 11/02/2023 17:04

I make stained glass and try to get out in the garden.

Dalekjastninerels · 11/02/2023 17:05

I enjoy reading, watching movies and TV Shows, art journalling, playing my keyboard, dressing my reborn dolls(I just dress them do not take them out in public or think they are real) swimming (or rather going to the pool to walk and sit in the spa section- I can sort of swim) but since a perforated eardrum at 13 which left me unable to walk for a week I cannot put my head underwater; but can take both feet off the bottom and doggy paddle.

I am never bored :)

Thedogscollar · 11/02/2023 17:06

FinallyHere · 11/02/2023 16:46

Burlesque chair dance

Wow now that does sound like a very interesting hobby. How did you get into that? Is it like the musical Cabaret type dancing as that was amazing.

Loopyloooooo · 11/02/2023 17:06

Baking, crystal art, rock painting, reading and walking the dog (very boring 😆).

StuckWhereIAm · 11/02/2023 17:07

My two horses, walking my dog, photography, reading, gardening. Now retired so lots of time to enjoy them.

Jimboscott0115 · 11/02/2023 17:10

I play football and go to the gym/spa regularly but outside of those it's going walking in the peak District or similar and brewing my own beer which is very much a 'me' activity.

DisneyMillie · 11/02/2023 17:13

I’m awfully disorganised and my life seems to be taken up with work, kids homework, cooking, cleaning and sleeping. I need some hobbies!

FinallyHere · 11/02/2023 17:17

@Thedogscollar

Yeah. I think of it as subverting societal norms through the medium of burlesque dance, but yes it's pretty much Cabaret style dance

Without any audience, natch.

Fully engaging, it's impossible to think about anything else (housework incomplete, work issues) while we are dancing. I recommend it, try google chair burlesque UK

BunsenBurnerBaby · 11/02/2023 17:18

Now: reading and sleeping (sometimes watching tv with kids), going to shows when money allows.
Future me: as above, plus singing in a choir, learning to tap dance, writing and drawing (maybe drawing lessons).

BatshitBanshee · 11/02/2023 17:21

It used to be a lot of horse riding but my horse died a few years ago and I haven't the heart, time or money to invest in another. Back to back pregnancies also a factor. I quite like growing veg, cooking, reading, DIY and small refurbs, playing music...

Undiagnosed ADHD has meant I've blown through several, several obscure hobbies over the years... Enjoyed every single one of them. Never revisit them once the fixation blows over 🤣

Toomanysquishmallows · 11/02/2023 17:27

I enjoy crochet and history .

Bodybarnet · 11/02/2023 17:30

Playing and coaching netball.
Politics - mainly listening to podcasts.
Volunteering as a school Governor.

neverendinglauaundry · 11/02/2023 17:31

Lactarius · 11/02/2023 16:46

Blacksmithing and knifemaking

How did you get into that? Do you need lots of space & equipment?