I NEED a Hooby? (Any Recommendations)

11 years ago

I was wondering what a "hooby" was. (subject) I figured it WAS some new electronic whatzit.

Well - I hunt rocks, gemstones, fossils, etc. It gets me outside and keeps me healthy - plus I get prizes!
Here's examples of what I find.

Nevada Wonderstone: raw as found

Corrundum (sapphire) - yeah I know, it's blurry. Raw as found.

Owyhee Plume Agate (Slabbed)

There are all sorts of things for people to find out there - you can pick up a metal detector and even just hunt coin and jewelry losses at parks and beaches or artifacts. It all comes with laws attached to what/where you can hunt, but it only takes a few minutes to look up those laws. Learning about the rocks and going and hunting them is an awesome, healthy way to bond with kids, too.

Not for everyone - but you wanted ideas.

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Joshua Rigley

Banned 11 years ago

Gemstones and crystals, are, oddly enough, pretty interesting. Here's another idea for you: LEGOS. Can't go wrong with them.

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11 years ago

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Ross Petal 11 years ago

Lol, that's a funny statement. I like to do some bird watching if weather permits, especially birds of prey.

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- HeySal 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Ross Petal
  
  Lol, that's a funny statement. I like to do some bird watching if weather permits, especially birds of prey.
  
  We have a Rapian reserve over in Idaho - i't s incredible. The canyon is several hundred feet deep (verticle walls) and it's spectacular to be there in first daylight - when Owls are coming in and Eagles are going out. If you ever come to the US, it would definitely be a place that should be on any birdwatchers "to do" list.
  
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  belenda 11 years ago
  
  Why not try reading? Or maybe try outdoor activities such as biking or even walking in the park once in a while when you're not reading.
  
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eidetic14u

11 years ago

Go play billiards, gets you out of the house and around people, could even make you money if you get good enough.

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Alexa Smith

Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Isaiah Coe

I NEED a Hooby? (Any Recommendations)

They're pretty exclusive, it seems. Their very exclusivity apparently encourages jealousy and aspiration, and a craven desire for acceptance: The Hooby Quiche Awards

Originally Posted by Isaiah Coe

Hopping to find some hobby that keeps me social.

Hopping, skipping and jumping might be quite sociable? Circle Games: Hop, Skip and Jump: A Movement Circle Game

Failing those, wine-tasting is very sociable (people go to courses and tastings), or there are always things like golf and shooting. Even smoking can be pretty sociable, because so many people frown on it, these days, that smokers tend to hang out together in quite sociable little enclaves ...

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exoduspress

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Alexa Smith

They're pretty exclusive, it seems. Their very exclusivity apparently encourages jealousy and aspiration, and a craven desire for acceptance: The Hooby Quiche Awards

Hopping, skipping and jumping might be quite sociable? Circle Games: Hop, Skip and Jump: A Movement Circle Game

Failing those, wine-tasting is very sociable (people go to courses and tastings), or there are always things like golf and shooting. Even smoking can be pretty sociable, because so many people frown on it, these days, that smokers tend to hang out together in quite sociable little enclaves ...

Not only that, but when you smoke, you meet tons of well meaning people who start off conversations with "did you know smoking is bad for you?"

I've never smoked in my life, but I always found it entertaining when someone would say that to a smoker.

One time, one of my friends was with me and did that to a person and I gave him this huge look of surprise (

) and said "Dude, that's not possible. My doctor recommends Camels!" The smoker about dropped their cigarette from laughter because they knew what I was doing.

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MissTerraK 11 years ago

I'm not quite sure why you would need a hooby hooby as they really are of no help at all.

The Urban dictionary says a hooby hooby is any one person or persons who lack common knowledge and sense and are prone to becoming really confused and extremely forgetful.

May I suggest a hobby instead?

How about collecting something whether it be antiques, ships, coins, or Betty Boops. (that's mine)

You can be active in both nice weather and bad. In nicer weather you can go to tent cities, craft sales, art sales, etc and in inclement weather, there are always flea markets.

Oh, but don't take any hooby hoobys with you as you collect.

Terra
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Joe J

11 years ago

Originally Posted by krisphelps

Not only that, but when you smoke, you meet tons of well meaning people who start off conversations with "did you know smoking is bad for you?"

I've never smoked in my life, but I always found it entertaining when someone would say that to a smoker.

One time, one of my friends was with me and did that to a person and I gave him this huge look of surprise (

) and said "Dude, that's not possible. My doctor recommends Camels!" The smoker about dropped their cigarette from laughter because they knew what I was doing.

How funny are some of these statements !!

Smoking would also get you out of the house and meeting new people eventually:
store owners selling smokes
friendly people bumming a smoke
doctors
nurses
other patients
medical equipment delivery people
etc
etc

I think you guys are onto something really social here.

Joe

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AprilCT 11 years ago

Maybe your hooby should be joining a gym or buy some home exercise equipment and share workout time with a family member or friend.

This could lead to all kinds of other things that might interest you after you get fit from exercising like dining out, joining a bowling league or even line dancing in some fancy outfits. Get out among other people, laugh and have some fun.

Seriously, sometimes you have to add other necessary and interesting things to do as that will help you think more clearly and creatively when you focus on your business.
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exoduspress

11 years ago

It's pretty expensive, and only sociable if you join a club and many of my friends make fun of me because it isn't something people in my generation really do, but I LOVE woodworking.

I don't get to do it that often, but it's extremely relaxing, and it is the coolest thing to make something out of such raw materials with your hands.

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yukon

Banned 11 years ago

I don't recommend juggling chainsaws as a hobby.

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exoduspress 11 years ago

Originally Posted by yukon

I don't recommend juggling chainsaws as a hobby.

I disagree. Juggling chainsaws is a RUSH!
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Kurt 11 years ago

Originally Posted by yukon

I don't recommend juggling chainsaws as a hobby.

Explains why folks call you "Lefty".
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HorseStall

11 years ago

No one can choose a hobby for you. What kinds of things do you like?

What about checking local adult education programs and see if any catch your interest. Or check local university course offerings. Any sports of interest? Like a bowling league or walking club?

What do you like to do?

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webcosmo

11 years ago

Try motorcycles, quads, exploring some trails. If you say you`re playing videogames, i guess you stay mostly indoors, so a change would be best. Or , you can bycicle, build some muscles

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garyv

11 years ago

A Holiday Hooby whatee?

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manson911

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Isaiah Coe

I have been so focus on my online business lately, I have completely lost track of my social life. Hopping to find some hobby that keeps me social. Any recommendations from fellow warriors would be great. Thanks in advance

Nothing that involves using electronics. I already do allot of gaming.

Go out man, enjoy night live , Friday and Saturdays to the club. Me for example I work Mon to Friday but then during I am with my GF or with my buddies down town.

The most important is to find good balance

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tonyb23

11 years ago

Golf. It's the only sport you can have a beer with your buddy's while playing. It's one of the most social sports you can get into.

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Dennis Gaskill 11 years ago

Originally Posted by tonyb23

Golf. It's the only sport you can have a beer with your buddy's while playing. It's one of the most social sports you can get into.

Obviously you've never played sports in Wisconsin.
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- HeySal 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill
  
  Obviously you've never played sports in Wisconsin.
  
  LOL - nothing like passing around a fattie when out collecting rocks with your website members then watch everyone wondering why they brought back "that rock" in the first place.
  
  The first thing to do if you want a really kewl social life is build a website for your favorite hobby in the world - then meet up with the members now and again. My site members all having major amounts of fun in the real world together - and more people are joining because we're having so much fun torturing each other on line and passing around pics from each other's trips out together when a few meet up. I'd have gone nuts online years ago if I hadn't have put up this website - each outing in the real world actually helps build the site so time offline is not time I wasted not being online.
  
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Kurt 11 years ago

Originally Posted by tonyb23

Golf. It's the only sport you can have a beer with your buddy's while playing. It's one of the most social sports you can get into.

<cough>bowling</cough>

<cough>pool/billards</cough>

<cough>darts</cough>

<cough>horseshoes</cough>
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jade69

11 years ago

Yoga, Swimming, Clubbing, ...

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Joe J 11 years ago

Originally Posted by jade69

Yoga, Swimming, Clubbing, ...

Swimming and Clubbing?

You must be a fast swimmer !Your not talking about seals I hope !
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