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[simplymichi]

OK, I'm starting a new topic here.
What else do you like to do in your free time when you're neither listening to Simply Red nor sitting in front of your PC??? Power-Shopping? White-water rafting? Tatting? Extreme-Ironing? Gardening? ...

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[Gina From Da Block]

Nice topic, Michi!!
I like to sing, play drums, play tennis, write poetry/stories & read horror novels, not to mention bike riding & going to the movies. Geez....no wonder I'm so tired!!!
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[DIANAD1]

Good topic idea Michi!!! That Extreme Ironing Web Site is a hoot!!!

OK I've got a few. I'm into all sorts of Paper Crafts from Scrapbooking to Card Making. Currently I’m starting to work on a Scrapbook of all the vacations I went on over the past few years. It’s a fun but expensive hobby because I keep buying all sorts of rubber stamps, inks, pens, die cuts, paper, tools, stickers etc. It’s an addiction!!!!! LOL!!! I love to make my own cards, gift tags and wrapping paper and give them to family & friends. They really love it when they get a homeade card instead of a card from a store. It’s one of my favorite things to do because I can really relax & enjoy myself when I working on my paper craft projects.

I also love to Garden, cook, go hiking, and of course SHOPPING for anything…food, clothes, cd’s dvd’s, cosmetics, books so on & so on!!!!! Now this is my true addiction!!!



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[sasred]

Nice topic, Michi! And that Extreme Ironing--what a riot!!! You find the craziest, most fun stuff.

Spare time--erm, what is that? *laughs* Main hobby right now is bass playing--and I'm feeling enough confidence in it to get what the boys over at TalkBass call GAS--Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Would like to, by the end of the year, maybe, get a Jazz bass (my current is a Precision--long story as to the differences and why one would want both!), and maybe in a couple of years snag a fretless and try learning that.

Also enjoy reading, beach bummin', the occasional crossword or jigsaw puzzle. a few video games, interior decorating, and, like any female, SHOPPING. Weaknesses are used CD shops, music supply stores, bookstores, craft stores, home furnishings places--just dropped $50 on a wall clock at Bed Bath & Beyond that I'd been eyeballing for a year. (It's spring. I'm getting the "refresh the abode" bug.)

[MARTHA JEAN]

OUTSTANDING SUBJECT!!
MY COLLAGE WORK IS A GIFT AND HAVE BEEN DOING IT SINCE I WAS FOUR.
MIXING ALL SORTS OF MUSIC IS SUCH A SATIFACTION AND I USUALLY AM DOING IT DAILY.
BOOKS, CAN'T DO WITHOUT THEM. COOKING AND BAKING, CINEMA FROM DVD'S OR VIDEOS IS A MUST.
WRITING BEINGS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IS SO INTERESTING AND TAKING MY LITTLE BEETLE BUG ( CALLED BUBBLE.) OUT FOR LONG RIDES , WITH THE TUNES PLAYING LOUD GIVES ME SUCH A RUSH.
SHOPPING IS MY FAVORITE SPORT AND LOVE GOING TO CHARITY SHOPS AND FINDING GOOD QUALITY ITEMS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING
IS HEAVEN.
FLEA MARKETS, GETTING MY FAVORITE PERFUMES, LISTENING TO OUR BABE MICK, TRYING OUT NEW RESTAURANTS AND GOING BACK TO THE OLD ONES .
TAKING PICTURES WHEN I HAVE A CAMERA, WHICH I DON'T AT THIS TIME.
DANCING FOR HOURS TO LIVE OR DISCO MUSIC SUITS ME JUST FINE.

SEEING NEW PLACES AND COUNTRIES AND LEARNING HOW OTHER CULTURES LIVE.
DRESSING UP REAL PRETTY, WITH THE PERFACT OUTFIT, JEWELRY AND
PUMPS. IT GIVES ME SO MUCH SECURITY. DRESSING DOWN TOO.
HAVING COFFEE AT MY FAVORITE COFFEE,BOOK STORE .
CLEANING MY HOUSE AND HAVING MY CAT MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOD.
I COLLECT ANGELS, VINTAGE JEWELRY AND GOOD ART.
TAKING YOGA AND SWIMMING.
HAVING DRINKS WITH FRIENDS AND GOOD, DEEP CONVERSATION.
I'M LUCKY CAUSE IT DOESN'T TAKE TOO MUCH TO MAKE ME HAPPY.
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FONDLY, MARTHA JEAN

[The Rose Tattoo]

SHOPPING FOR SHOES

Every Diva Has Fabulous Shoes (I own a robe that says that)

Behind Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes (I own a magnet that says that)

The Rose (sexy in stilettos) Tattoo

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[Redlollipop]

Hi,
Good subject Michi, I was only thinking a few days ago about what other hobbies some of us have so it's interesting to see your post. It's great to know that some are musically gifted, sadly not me, my only attempt at music was recorder classes at Junior school. As for extreme sports, no way Jose, I hate lifts - elevators for those of you on the other side of the pond - the occasional game of 10-pin bowling is about my limit when it comes to sport. My hobbies are keeping in touch with SR friends (although this involves the PC and you asked for things away from the PC). I mostly do handicrafts - knitting, crochet and have recently taken up cross stitch embroidery. I joined a few forums for hints and tips on improving, so set up an on-line photo album as most members have, to display work done. (click www at the end of my post if you're interested in viewing the albums). Just basic level skills really but friends tell me I'm better than I think I am. I've dabbled with card making but I'm not very good so gave it up. Think that's about it really.
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[simplymichi]

Wow, you're all absolutely creative! I'm just too lazy for all of that Really don't have enough patience for handicrafts and sport is a foreign word to me - what does that mean?!
So, what do I do when I'm not online?!
My favourite hobby is playing the saxophone. I really enjoy it but unfortunately I tend to do other things instead (like watching TV 'till I fall asleep). I resolve to practice my saxophone a lil more and I hope I'll do so!

And then there are other things I like to do which are hobbies only in the broadest sense:
for example sitting in a sunny place in the garden, listening the birds singing while eating ice cream ... or eating chocolate (YES, I am a chocoholic!) ... or meeting with friends.

[Dubwise]

I like to do absolutly nothing.
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[MARTHA JEAN]

CHOCOLATE RULES!!!!
LIZ, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE EASTER GOODIES, I'M STILL MUNCHING . LOVE TO YOU, MARTHA JEAN
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FONDLY, MARTHA JEAN

[The Rose Tattoo]

[MARTHA JEAN]

YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION WHEN IT COME TO SHOE SHOPPING AND GIRL, I'VE BEEN DOING JUST THAT!!!
I CAN'T SCOOP THEM UP FAST ENOUGH!!
COULDN'T WEAR PRETTY PUMPS FOR TWO YEARS AND MY FEET AND KNEES ARE MORE THEN READY TO STOMP AROUND NOW.


SHOPPING FOR SHOES, CHOCOLATE AND MUSIC AND BOOKS RULE!!
FONDLY, MARTHA JEAN
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FONDLY, MARTHA JEAN

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