Your Other Hobbies (when not sinking ships)

Schöneboom · 07-01-08, 10:25 PM

Guten Tag, Alle,

I imagine a lot of you are multi-talented and enjoy other pursuits when not playing virtual skipper (that has been known to happen, right?) Some, like model making, are naturally connected with military history. In my spare time I write screenplays; my current project is about the later years of T.E. Lawrence's life, when he was testing rescue speedboats for the RAF. (Yes, I feel right at home with history scholars; I may even do research at Oxford this fall.)

Others hobbies are perhaps not at all connected. For ex., last fall I started making espresso at home. By applying the same degree of obsession that I devote to convoy attacks, the progress has been most gratifying, esp. as my girlfriend appreciates a good cappuccino in the morning. (As the home barista, I'm also learning to mix cocktails.)

So, please share with us your other hobbies. Don't hold back, show us your brilliance!

Ishmael · 07-01-08, 10:51 PM

My wife and I run an award-winning writing/critique group at:

http://groups.msn.com/UniversalWritersGroup

We started four years ago with four members and now have some 664 members from the literal four corners of the globe. We were named to Writer's Digest Magazine's annual survey of the top 101 Websites for Writers in both 2005 and 2006.

PS. I grew up in Benicia and lived in Vallejo for 15 years, the last five here:

So where in the City do you live?

UnderseaLcpl · 07-02-08, 01:56 AM

This should be fascinating! Good thread!

I write fictional books and then delete them, because I'm not good enough to be a real writer. I also argue on forums because the people who surround me IRL can't be bothered to submit a considered opinion with some basis in fact. YAY interweb!

other hobbies; paintball, reading, and playing games without submarines.

Letum · 07-02-08, 03:10 AM

I animate little things like my sig, mostly for fun and occasionally for charities. (it looks much better in HD

)
I also love my motorcycle.

Platapus · 07-02-08, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

This should be fascinating! Good thread!

I write fictional books and then delete them, because I'm not good enough to be a real writer.

Who the hell do you think you are? What give you the right to say whether you are not a real writer or not?!?!?!?!?!

You should write fictional books and then store them on a disk where no one can ever see them. Then perhaps one day you might get an idea that could drastically improve one of your older stories and then submit it for publication.

Every single successful writer started out as a crappy writer. Destroying something you create serves no purpose. By all means keep them hidden (I do) but never delete them. You created it, you better keep it buddy!

Good luck with your writing.

Just remember that no one can call you a bad writer but yourself... and you are probably wrong.

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I also argue on forums because the people who surround me IRL can't be bothered to submit a considered opinion with some basis in fact. .

This forum? :rotfl:

Platapus · 07-02-08, 05:05 AM

Currently my main hobby is my school work. Working towards a Doctorate in International Policy which keys off of my Masters in Political Analysis, which just happens to be what I do for a living.

Doctorates take up all of your time. Friends don't let friends get PhDs!

I read this forums because the people who surround me IRL use logic and research to discuss issues; so I come here for a break

Tchocky · 07-02-08, 05:32 AM

My "hobbies" up until a few weeks ago was academia. Which was nice. Now I'm catching up on life again, writing a bit, reading more

When I'm at a loose end there's usually a guitar in my lap and a song in my head. My current project is getting some recording gear together and remember how to play the piano properly. And my neglected bass. And a new instrument, not sure what yet

HunterICX · 07-02-08, 06:09 AM

As I'm a complete WW2 Nutcase, you wont be surprised that I do Scale modeling with WW2 vehicles.
when I first had a small collection but lost due small accidents happening to them I finally decided to give it a go again after many years

I mainly do Aircraft but in the future I do some ships, subs and ground vehicles.

HunterICX

sonar732 · 07-02-08, 06:23 AM

5 kids ranging from ages of 5 to 13. The bottom four being girls...need I say more?

Jimbuna · 07-02-08, 07:18 AM

Studying criminal/civil and employment law. Drinking/driving (never both at the same time) and making Chinese and Indian meals.

Skybird · 07-02-08, 07:25 AM

Yesterday taking my bike and tour equipement and riding from Münster to Osnabrück, suprise-visiting friends. But friends were not at home, so finding a nice place in the Teutoburger Wald, spending the very warm night at one of my favourite hideouts near an old mine, a place I knew from the time when I lived in Osnabrück, and by chance being invited by some strangers, students, who had a grill party their during the night (yeah I know, grilling and hot summer and forest, but it is a place close to some water and hidden on he bottom of as dry rocky canyon...) This morning driving back and having arrived back home two hours ago, with heavy legs.

that story should serve as a clue, I think...

Just the grilling students are not part of the regular scheme.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 07-02-08, 07:38 AM

I'm a budding 3D Modeler and Animator. Looking and reading WW2 documentaries and articles/books. Currently studying NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety and aiming at a Masters Degree specialising in Aviation Safety as I'm already in that field.

StdDev · 07-02-08, 08:40 AM

Other hobbies!?... you mean aside from taking shots at Steed?
Well.. I have been learning blue-grass banjo for a couple of years.. and because of the banjo, I have gotten back into guitar.. just got a new Martin HD-28V for my birthday!
I read a lot of military books and an occasional Sci-Fi...
Offshore saltwater fishing (long range)..

Thats about it.....

STEED · 07-02-08, 10:32 AM

So you guys got no time for sex?

jeremy8529 · 07-02-08, 10:32 AM

My hobbies include Weight Lifting, Playing Offensive and Defensive Line on my High School football team (not much now since i broke my femur 1 1/2 months ago), 3D level design on the computer for the Experience World War Two mod, cooking (especially Creole). That is about it.

I have made a few post here before, mainly using my brother'
s account Seth, to make recruitment post for Experience World War Two.

07-01-08, 10:25 PM	#1
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Your Other Hobbies (when not sinking ships) Guten Tag, Alle, I imagine a lot of you are multi-talented and enjoy other pursuits when not playing virtual skipper (that has been known to happen, right?) Some, like model making, are naturally connected with military history. In my spare time I write screenplays; my current project is about the later years of T.E. Lawrence's life, when he was testing rescue speedboats for the RAF. (Yes, I feel right at home with history scholars; I may even do research at Oxford this fall.) Others hobbies are perhaps not at all connected. For ex., last fall I started making espresso at home. By applying the same degree of obsession that I devote to convoy attacks, the progress has been most gratifying, esp. as my girlfriend appreciates a good cappuccino in the morning. (As the home barista, I'm also learning to mix cocktails.) So, please share with us your other hobbies. Don't hold back, show us your brilliance! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher." Last edited by Schöneboom; 07-01-08 at 11:04 PM.

07-02-08, 01:56 AM	#3
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This should be fascinating! Good thread! I write fictional books and then delete them, because I'm not good enough to be a real writer. I also argue on forums because the people who surround me IRL can't be bothered to submit a considered opinion with some basis in fact. YAY interweb! other hobbies; paintball, reading, and playing games without submarines. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-02-08, 03:10 AM	#4
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I animate little things like my sig, mostly for fun and occasionally for charities. (it looks much better in HD ) I also love my motorcycle. __________________

07-02-08, 05:05 AM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Currently my main hobby is my school work. Working towards a Doctorate in International Policy which keys off of my Masters in Political Analysis, which just happens to be what I do for a living. Doctorates take up all of your time. Friends don't let friends get PhDs! I read this forums because the people who surround me IRL use logic and research to discuss issues; so I come here for a break __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-02-08, 05:32 AM	#7
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	My "hobbies" up until a few weeks ago was academia. Which was nice. Now I'm catching up on life again, writing a bit, reading more When I'm at a loose end there's usually a guitar in my lap and a song in my head. My current project is getting some recording gear together and remember how to play the piano properly. And my neglected bass. And a new instrument, not sure what yet __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-01-08, 10:51 PM	#2
Ishmael Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morro Bay, Ca. Posts: 659 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	My wife and I run an award-winning writing/critique group at: http://groups.msn.com/UniversalWritersGroup We started four years ago with four members and now have some 664 members from the literal four corners of the globe. We were named to Writer's Digest Magazine's annual survey of the top 101 Websites for Writers in both 2005 and 2006. PS. I grew up in Benicia and lived in Vallejo for 15 years, the last five here: So where in the City do you live?

07-02-08, 06:09 AM	#8
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	As I'm a complete WW2 Nutcase, you wont be surprised that I do Scale modeling with WW2 vehicles. when I first had a small collection but lost due small accidents happening to them I finally decided to give it a go again after many years I mainly do Aircraft but in the future I do some ships, subs and ground vehicles. HunterICX __________________

07-02-08, 06:23 AM	#9
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	5 kids ranging from ages of 5 to 13. The bottom four being girls...need I say more?

07-02-08, 07:18 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Studying criminal/civil and employment law. Drinking/driving (never both at the same time) and making Chinese and Indian meals. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-08, 07:25 AM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Yesterday taking my bike and tour equipement and riding from Münster to Osnabrück, suprise-visiting friends. But friends were not at home, so finding a nice place in the Teutoburger Wald, spending the very warm night at one of my favourite hideouts near an old mine, a place I knew from the time when I lived in Osnabrück, and by chance being invited by some strangers, students, who had a grill party their during the night (yeah I know, grilling and hot summer and forest, but it is a place close to some water and hidden on he bottom of as dry rocky canyon...) This morning driving back and having arrived back home two hours ago, with heavy legs. that story should serve as a clue, I think... Just the grilling students are not part of the regular scheme. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-02-08, 07:38 AM	#12
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I'm a budding 3D Modeler and Animator. Looking and reading WW2 documentaries and articles/books. Currently studying NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety and aiming at a Masters Degree specialising in Aviation Safety as I'm already in that field. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

07-02-08, 08:40 AM	#13
StdDev Legend of the Sea Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the Great Wet North Posts: 635 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Other hobbies!?... you mean aside from taking shots at Steed? Well.. I have been learning blue-grass banjo for a couple of years.. and because of the banjo, I have gotten back into guitar.. just got a new Martin HD-28V for my birthday! I read a lot of military books and an occasional Sci-Fi... Offshore saltwater fishing (long range).. Thats about it.....

07-02-08, 10:32 AM	#14
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	So you guys got no time for sex? __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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jeremy8529 A-ganger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Etowah TN Posts: 79 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	My hobbies include Weight Lifting, Playing Offensive and Defensive Line on my High School football team (not much now since i broke my femur 1 1/2 months ago), 3D level design on the computer for the Experience World War Two mod, cooking (especially Creole). That is about it. I have made a few post here before, mainly using my brother' s account Seth, to make recruitment post for Experience World War Two. __________________