Show us your hobby...

CaptainJohn · Dec 14, 2015

Soilwork said:
Wow those are cool. I've considered getting a couple of Star Wars models just to hang from the ceiling in my office for fun.

Thank you!

dpnice · Dec 14, 2015

Interesting that you said everyone has a hobby. I, in fact, no longer do have one.

Being retired now I must really start an interest in something.

Any ideas for a single "eldergay"?

otters · Dec 14, 2015

dpnice said:
Interesting that you said everyone has a hobby. I, in fact, no longer do have one.

Being retired now I must really start an interest in something.

Any ideas for a single "eldergay"?

I have the impression that you enjoy taking photographs, David

peeonme · Dec 14, 2015

dpnice said:
Interesting that you said everyone has a hobby. I, in fact, no longer do have one.

Being retired now I must really start an interest in something.

Any ideas for a single "eldergay"?

In America coin collecting is popular, I tend to lose interest in just about anything after a while.

star-warrior · Dec 14, 2015

dpnice said:
Interesting that you said everyone has a hobby. I, in fact, no longer do have one.

Being retired now I must really start an interest in something.

Any ideas for a single "eldergay"?

Orchids. They bloom for months on end, give wonderful form and colour. Trying to get them to flower again has been a big challenge, but worth the wait when they do. I have one which hasn't flowered in three years, and others which give seasonal bloom continuously for a year and a half.

dpnice · Dec 14, 2015

otters said:
I have the impression that you enjoy taking photographs, David

If I can find a camera that compensates for my trembling hands this may well be the winner.

peeonme said:
In America coin collecting is popular, I tend to lose interest in just about anything after a while.

Unfortunately in my tiny flat I really don't have the space for a collection of objects. Though I could find the space for a few more statues.

star-warrior said:
Orchids................

I am planning holidays every month, or at least a long weekend somewhere so plants might not be practical having no one to care for them during my absences.

otters · Dec 14, 2015

dpnice said:
If I can find a camera that compensates for my trembling hands this may well be the winner.

In this case, I would recommend a sturdy heavy (non-plastic) camera, a good old analogue fully manual SLR e.g.
But if your camera must necessarily be a digital camera, then it's a bit more difficult, or at least a bit more expensive, I know

zoltanspawn · Dec 14, 2015

dpnice said:
If I can find a camera that compensates for my trembling hands this may well be the winner.

Tripods. Variety of sizes. Imposes some limitations, but I've found them useful.

star-warrior · Dec 14, 2015

dpnice said:
I am planning holidays every month, or at least a long weekend somewhere so plants might not be practical having no one to care for them during my absences.

Orchids like it warm and relatively dry, so they don't like to be watered too often. Once a week in summer is adequate, and in winter you can cut it down to once a fortnight. Feeding every week when in bloom in summer, once every fortnight or less in winter is ok I think, but you need to look into the type you want to buy. I have only the phalaenopsis types of various colours, and they have kept a room bright with their lovely displays.