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Other than stalking HS kid recruits, what other things do you guys / girls like to do?

I have an infant son now so my partying days are behind me. I'm wrapping up a huge work project and will have more free time soon. Time that's better spent off the cesspool. As I'm a structural engineer by trade, I like puzzles and to build things. I just put together one of these at nights after the little one goes to sleep:

Amazon product ASIN B07HDL2QCX
I also bought some basic robotics kits and am looking into online puzzle sites like Lumosity. Any other suggestions? Or maybe just mention strange things that peak your interest. Without a doubt there are some LARPers on here.
 
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-Golf
-Paddle Tennis in winter
-Collecting sports memorabilia and cards (huge collection)...usually attend shows in Plainville and Enfield each month.
-Attending youngest son's (College basketball) and two nephew's (College football and college baseball) games
-Drinking Tito's mixed with Diet Polar Orange Dry
-Smoking cigars
-Concerts (mostly country)
-Binge watching series on Netflix and Amazon Prime
-lift weights
-play pitch (setback)
-manage fantasy football, baseball and golf teams

Try to avoid doing all of above on same day...
 
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Deepster said:
Gardening. Indoor houseplants. Herbs. Different kinds of peppers. I have a spice rack filled with my own rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper blends, as well as different asian chili sauces. I also make a great smoked jalapeño and roasted garlic sauce that I use in marinades all year long. Homemade canned salsas (red and green). Infused oils. Infused alcohols.

Currently getting into fermenting and have a batch of sauerkraut in the works. As well as a batch of limoncello, except with grapefruit instead of lemon.
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Herbs? ;^)
 
Xbox, Call of Duty, local craft beer/breweries, local wineries, scotch, Bourbons and of course UConn men's bball.

Recently started collecting again: have some nice autographed UConn basketball memorabilia, autographed movie items, Pops, Hot Toys, Mezco, Figuarts and Neca figures. Money Pits!
 
I’ve been playing this “two dots” brain game on my phone. Mildly addictive and good for your cognition.

also took up amateur electric projects.
 
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i have played guitar in punk bands for most of my life, and that dominates the time i spend outside of my job as a non-profit grant-writer. i also like reading fiction, biking, and cooking.

and i've recently committed myself to playing pick-up 2 - 3 times per week! i need a lot of work on the jumper...
 
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boba said:
Botany is a science. Indoor horticulture, on the other hand, is a calling. Excuse me but I believe the that Durban Poison is on the other line...
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who said anything about 'indoor?' signed 'kush X cheese +yankee ingenuity.'
 
Woodworking. My shop takes up all the storage space in the garage! Shelving units, free standing or built ins and cabinetry are my specialties.
Reading: wide variety of topics. Just finished the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.
Bike riding.
Playing into two bands. Since retirement, I have joined two bands in our community. One is a 15 piece swing band that plays the likes of In the Mood and Moonlight Serenade (original arrangements) to a wide variety of pop tunes. The other band is an 8 piece backup for 5 singers. We do Motown, R & B nd Pop - which covers a wide range. Swing Band catalogue has 170 arrangements. The backup band has a catalogue 60 arrangements. weekly practices of 2.5 hours for each group. Each band has 5 performance per year.

Now I have to confess I am a professional musician, trumpet player plus guitar and a little bass. 33 years as a public school band director and raising 3 boys didn't leave me time to play. So I'm getting to do it now, playing lead trumpet, and its a blast!
 
If I had the extra money I would chase storms, specifically hurricanes. Always been fascinated by weather. Almost went to University of Miami for Meteorology but ended up at UConn instead because UConn basketball was more important to me.
 
boba said:
Botany is a science. Indoor horticulture, on the other hand, is a calling. Excuse me but I believe the that Durban Poison is on the other line...
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Durban poison is a bear indoors. Kudos.
 
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elmcityboy said:
and i've recently committed myself to playing pick-up 2 - 3 times per week! i need a lot of work on the jumper...
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I started playing about twice a week five years ago after not playing for nearly 12 years. I'm still trying to find my jump shot. It comes and goes.
 
Excalibur said:
I started playing about twice a week five years ago after not playing for nearly 12 years. I'm still trying to find my jump shot. It comes and goes.
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this is why I love being a post. I can get old and my range stays the same...
 
I like to sleep in the rare times that the opportunity comes along.
 
Chin Diesel said:
Two years and I'm an empty nester. My father in law has a ton of woodworking tools he's looking to pass down. I think me, some routers and different saws and bits are going to become good friends.
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Dien Chisel?
 
AreBee1969 said:
My #1 hobby is mountain biking. I turned 50 this year and rode more than I ever have, nearly 400 technical, single-track miles in 2019.
I also enjoy good Scotch, good beer and good cigars.
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I’m actually looking into this now and I’m the same age as you. I need to replace pick up basketball.
 
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My oldest son's sensei started pestering me nearly two years ago. It took him a little over three months, but I've take up martial arts. Has returned at least a trace amount of flexibility to this nearly 43 year old body (I just cringed at the sight of that number).

I can appreciate MMA a little better than just two guys (or women) pounding on each other.
 
Horatio said:
I’m actually looking into this now and I’m the same age as you. I need to replace pick up basketball.
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I'll probably go back to road biking/swimming/triathlon once my knees can't handle hoops anymore . . .
 
Excalibur said:
I'll probably go back to road biking/swimming/triathlon once my knees can't handle hoops anymore . . .
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It’s like everyone around me is tearing their Achilles or ACL at 45-50 years old playing pick up basketball. Male and female. Smh
 
Husky25 said:
My oldest son's sensei started pestering me nearly two years ago. It took him a little over three months, but I've take up martial arts. Has returned at least a trace amount of flexibility to this nearly 43 year old body (I just cringed at the sight of that number).

I can appreciate MMA a little better than just two guys (or women) pounding on each other.
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42-43 is young. Some people take up jujutsu, weights, etc. when they're in their 60's and 70's.
 
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