I need a new hobby

[Happy Panther]

I am self employed now and have some downtime. I may have a LOT of downtime next year. So i need some things to fill the day

First of all current hobbies

1) Running - but i am not the kind of guy who will just go to the gym for hours at a time. Max run over the next year would be 4-5 miles

2) Poker - working towards the WSOP next year. but I can't do this all day. Really an hour max for now

3) Xbox/PC games

4) Drinking/drugs - no drinking before 5:00 and weed in moderation

Caveats

1) I need something where I can be close to a computer and available to help with the kids. in other words spelunking is not an option

2) I have cash flow but not that much. So restoring vintage cars is no good.

3) I have a limited attention span so nothing that will last more than 1-2 hours.

4) Not much in to volunteering

5) I'm lazy

Thanks in advance

Also please no tomfoolery or ballyhoo this is a very serious thread.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Be a Pimp.

[charlotte49er]

Caveats

1) I need something where I can be close to a computer and available to help with the kids. in other words spelunking is not an option

Thanks in advance

Also please no tomfoolery or ballyhoo this is a very serious thread.

My suggestion is out. I was going to suggest that you take up Gold Prospecting. It get's you outside, low startup costs, once you find a peice of gold, you're hooked. You can use the computer to research where you might want to use your metal detector, or if you prefer, go into a stream and look for gold that way.

You can do it at home, if you want to buy paydirt and work that instead of going out. (Which is what I do right now until I move into a condo.) It's more fun to get outdoors though. And there are lots of people here in NC (and all over) that do it. Men, women, children, etc.

[TheRealDeal]

If you are trying to make it to the WSOP you need to play more than an hour a day. Probably 8-12 hour sessions at least 3-4 times a week.

[Happy Panther]

If you are trying to make it to the WSOP you need to play more than an hour a day. Probably 8-12 hour sessions at least 3-4 times a week.

As far as training i have done that and much more. That gets me burnt pretty quickly though so later in 2011 I'll get some hours in

[Chimera]

R/C car racing?

Oh wait you said low cash flow. I've dropped thousands in upgrades on $200 cars.

It fits all your other criteria, though.

[Happy Panther]

My suggestion is out. I was going to suggest that you take up Gold Prospecting. It get's you outside, low startup costs, once you find a peice of gold, you're hooked. You can use the computer to research where you might want to use your metal detector, or if you prefer, go into a stream and look for gold that way.

You can do it at home, if you want to buy paydirt and work that instead of going out. (Which is what I do right now until I move into a condo.) It's more fun to get outdoors though. And there are lots of people here in NC (and all over) that do it. Men, women, children, etc.

Hey cool My great uncle used to do that. had a secret spot and everything

[Happy Panther]

R/C car racing?

Oh wait you said low cash flow. I've dropped thousands in upgrades on $200 cars.

It fits all your other criteria, though.

Good one. i have a lake behind my house so was thinking boats. But yeah I could get addicted pretty quick

[Doyle]

I picked up a guitar once and it engulfed me for 10 years.

[Happy Panther]

not a bad idea

[Wither]

Interesting person.

:leaving:

[Doc Holiday]

I am self employed now and have some downtime. I may have a LOT of downtime next year. So i need some things to fill the day

First of all current hobbies

1) Running - but i am not the kind of guy who will just go to the gym for hours at a time. Max run over the next year would be 4-5 miles

2) Poker - working towards the WSOP next year. but I can't do this all day. Really an hour max for now

3) Xbox/PC games

4) Drinking/drugs - no drinking before 5:00 and weed in moderation

Caveats

1) I need something where I can be close to a computer and available to help with the kids. in other words spelunking is not an option

2) I have cash flow but not that much. So restoring vintage cars is no good.

3) I have a limited attention span so nothing that will last more than 1-2 hours.

4) Not much in to volunteering

5) I'm lazy

Thanks in advance

Also please no tomfoolery or ballyhoo this is a very serious thread.

ok, here's some options,

Since you say you run 4-5 miles I'll assume your in decent shape.

1, road/mountain biking is a lot of fun if you like the outdoors

2, Paintball woods/speed ball lots of fun it's the one time you can legally shoot someone can get a little expensive I usually spend between $75-$100 every time I play with that said it's also something where the more you play the more expensive it gets.

3. Fishing, self explanatory, cheap kills a lot of time.

4. Remodeling the house, take your free time to do some home improvement it's not hard and if you know where to look it's not too expensive either.

[Happy Panther]

Interesting person.

:leaving:

I'm very interesting.

[Happy Panther]

ok, here's some options,

Since you say you run 4-5 miles I'll assume your in decent shape.

1, road/mountain biking is a lot of fun if you like the outdoors

2, Paintball woods/speed ball lots of fun it's the one time you can legally shoot someone can get a little expensive I usually spend between $75-$100 every time I play with that said it's also something where the more you play the more expensive it gets.

3. Fishing, self explanatory, cheap kills a lot of time.

4. Remodeling the house, take your free time to do some home improvement it's not hard and if you know where to look it's not too expensive either.

These are great suggestions.

Biking is good because i can do this as corss training. Although i will spend a couple $k on bike stuff i bet

Paintball and fishing are good although i need to be around my computer generally.

Wife does all the remodeling :o:o