mother Posted February 9, 2009 Share #26 Posted February 9, 2009 cooking and eating with my sweetie meet and eats with this crazy bunch playing with my GPS to see what areas we have not travelled yet working on the bike, okay tinkering and fiddleing swimming car maintenance computering playing with ipod i need to spend more time: swimming playing guitar with my daughter who plays fiddle, guitar, keyboard etc. ham radio remote control motorcycles, cars, trucks, boats, plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share #27 Posted February 9, 2009 If there is a table at the Hub it sounds like there ought to be some pool playing. I used to play a lot but since the local pool hall closed I haven't been playing much. Basketball Shooting Reading What about it Bill--Is there a table at the Hub ? If not, sound like you had better find one. The guys have to have a little time away from their better halves so they can talk about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted February 9, 2009 Share #28 Posted February 9, 2009 Camping Fishing....or at least drowning worms and getting lures wet. Listening to music Playing drums NASCAR......just watching....not Driving(hehehe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR Rider Posted February 9, 2009 Share #29 Posted February 9, 2009 hey Curt... I'd love to challenge ya on that one ... I been programming, teaching, and developing custom apps in Excel since it came out and before that, I wrote a lot of macro scripts in Lotus 123, not to mention converting 123 spreadsheets and macros to Excel. Been doing this as a part of my computer consulting business for over 20 yrs. I always love a good challenge and learning new stuff is what keeps me going...perhaps I could pick up a few new ideas from you or vice versa. OK.. did I say one of my hobbies was programming? Actually, I don't do it as a hobby anymore...haven't since I found out I could get paid for it LOL No need to challenge me...just share! Most of what I do is more on the formula side, not the macro or forms side. It seems to be my history, including even when I was still on active duty in the Air Force I couldn't get programming support for various needs. A lot of what I do really could be handled by a good programmer, but I enjoy the challenge of building it and when necessary taking a programmer (who's supposed to understand logic) through logic of why it's put together the way it and why it does what it does when I do finally get programming support...typically my spreadsheets stay in place for a while to validate the programming outcomes. All my spreadsheets are built "table" style, often with some of the "tables" being fed data via a query or reporting tool (SQL prior to my PeopleSoft days, query with PeopleSoft, and now reporting with ADP), or financial systems such as Hyperion. One table might contain measurement data, another award level data, another location data, and another people data. I like to build coding systems that don't need updating once designed...only keep the financials and people data updated, and all is single entry....you put something in one spot and that's it. The real core of what I do is build formulas that can do complex mathematical calculations in a logical order...I LOVE IT!!! We've got some folks in our IT department who are great with the macros and forms tools in Excel, but when somebody needs Excel to do something special they come to me. Last year going through an ADP implementation, ADP had to come to me to build a product to test their outcomes...you got to love it! Curt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted February 9, 2009 Share #30 Posted February 9, 2009 My hobbies are, counted cross stitch; making Christmas tree skirts and Christmas stockings, gardening,bicycling, golf, and pole dancing. Which I am considering giving up. Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted February 9, 2009 Share #31 Posted February 9, 2009 Since I hurt my back 6 years ago It's all about riding now. And my 10 yr old Daughter. Riding Mapping out rides. Riding events. Reading about riding. Working on bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted February 9, 2009 Share #32 Posted February 9, 2009 Well Ive alway been a boater and fisherman, im learning fishing again after moving to Florida and Photography I alway bring my camera in the boat or bike. I like woodworkig projects and working in my yard and gardens. I enjoy upholstery not furniture but thats my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted February 9, 2009 Share #33 Posted February 9, 2009 No need to challenge me...just share! Most of what I do is more on the formula side, not the macro or forms side. It seems to be my history, including even when I was still on active duty in the Air Force I couldn't get programming support for various needs. A lot of what I do really could be handled by a good programmer, but I enjoy the challenge of building it and when necessary taking a programmer (who's supposed to understand logic) through logic of why it's put together the way it and why it does what it does when I do finally get programming support...typically my spreadsheets stay in place for a while to validate the programming outcomes. All my spreadsheets are built "table" style, often with some of the "tables" being fed data via a query or reporting tool (SQL prior to my PeopleSoft days, query with PeopleSoft, and now reporting with ADP), or financial systems such as Hyperion. One table might contain measurement data, another award level data, another location data, and another people data. I like to build coding systems that don't need updating once designed...only keep the financials and people data updated, and all is single entry....you put something in one spot and that's it. The real core of what I do is build formulas that can do complex mathematical calculations in a logical order...I LOVE IT!!! We've got some folks in our IT department who are great with the macros and forms tools in Excel, but when somebody needs Excel to do something special they come to me. Last year going through an ADP implementation, ADP had to come to me to build a product to test their outcomes...you got to love it! Curt My specialty is automation and I use VBA for that. As for formulas, again, I custom design a lot of that with VBA. I tend to stay away from Excel for "data tracking / storage / reporting" and use Access or MySQL and/or Visual Basic for that...Excel is used where further analysis / what-if's or speed of number crunching is necessary...but, clients will be clients and if their thing is Excel, then that's what I do. Having said that, I've designed and enhanced so many different Excel spreadsheet applications it boggles my mind when I go back and look at them...I think to myself "I did THAT!" LOL N-E-Wayz, we're (or should I say I am) hijacking this thread .... so, if at anytime you got a Q / problem needing some solution, gimme a holler...be glad to assist. As for me, I only work for one company now and so far, haven't come up against a brick wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 9, 2009 Share #34 Posted February 9, 2009 My hobbies are Motorcycle riding, Guns (shooting), Spend time with wife, Fishing, Travel, Playing with Grandkids, Fly fishing, and Flying Model Airplanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted February 9, 2009 Share #35 Posted February 9, 2009 Besides riding, planning trips on the bike and then traveling to those places picked out I enjoy Archery (especially 3-D types), shooting guns, camping, Photography, spending time with the grand kids and watching them grow and playing the sport of their choice - Hockey. Not in that order necessarily either. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcsSparks Posted February 9, 2009 Share #36 Posted February 9, 2009 Riding - first and foremost (actually go thourgh withdrawals when the weather or commitments preclude it) Archery - Not bow hunting (did when I lived in Maryland but NC treats bowhunters so bad just can't get into it ) playing with my computer and all things gadget playing poker (texas hold 'em or Omaha) and Backgammon (which is getting harder to get a good game) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalPain Posted February 9, 2009 Share #37 Posted February 9, 2009 Flying kites Building kites Collecting books about building kites Collecting puzzles with images of kites Posting at a forum about building kites Attending festivals where you fly kites Judging competitions for home made kites Participating in aerial battles of kites Collecting US Navy kites Flying dual line sport kites Flying quad line sport kites Flying dual line sport kites as a pair with my wife to music Collecting comic books with kite on the cover One problem is I have not figured out how to carry 400 LBS of kites on a motorcycle.... You ever think about getting in to kite flying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted February 9, 2009 Share #38 Posted February 9, 2009 This is an interesting thread good idea!! well im kinda easy to occupy but i will try here: golf ( it started out to spend time with my dad... now cant get enough) going to the local pup to watch the drama unfold trying to think of new ways to aggravate YAMMER DAN and my newest hobbie... THE KIDS OF ST.JUDE! Ron AKA "grasshopper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted February 9, 2009 Share #39 Posted February 9, 2009 You ever think about getting in to kite flying? Now there is a thought........ I am going to fly a kite here at my desk at work now. Realy!!!!!! I make kites that have only one square inch of sail area that fly on a line that is about 1/12 the size of sewing thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted February 9, 2009 Share #40 Posted February 9, 2009 Before the age of 40: Skydiving Flying Waterskiing Downhill skiing Camping 4 wheeling Gardening After the age of 40: Riding:dancefool: Riding:cool10: Riding Kite flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeereb Posted February 10, 2009 Share #41 Posted February 10, 2009 My hobbies are: Bike Riding Shooting Hunting Camping Hiking Photography Cooking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA RIDER Posted February 11, 2009 Share #42 Posted February 11, 2009 My 83 venture.#2 Building and maintaining a dirt track ,stock car. not mine.2 time track points champ. Girl friend and grand kids. camping - boating. atvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted February 11, 2009 Share #43 Posted February 11, 2009 I forgot to mention that cooking is one of my hobbies...in fact, it's a form of "therapy". When I get home from work, nothing (except riding the scoot) relaxes me more than banging back a few rum & cokes and cooking up a great meal... oh yeah... there's the eating part too! heh heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted February 11, 2009 Share #44 Posted February 11, 2009 Golf and baseball in the summer. I am a lousy golfer and getting too old and fat for baseball so I go riding. As a family we love camping and dont do near enough of that. I used to be an avid fisherperson but got so tired of not catching anything I took up golf....pretty bad at golf so I ride more. Moping around complaining about the cold in the winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted February 11, 2009 Share #45 Posted February 11, 2009 Golf and baseball in the summer. I am a lousy golfer and getting too old and fat for baseball so I go riding. As a family we love camping and dont do near enough of that. I used to be an avid fisherperson but got so tired of not catching anything I took up golf....pretty bad at golf so I ride more. Moping around complaining about the cold in the winter! I am set up for retirement though Marilyn got me a metal detector and a remote airplane. Got to try crashing that some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Fishin-C Posted February 11, 2009 Share #46 Posted February 11, 2009 Fishing and fighting with the wife:rotfl::rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted February 11, 2009 Share #47 Posted February 11, 2009 I have too many interests to even remember. None of them get the attention I'd like to give them. Other things I'd like to do I simply don't have time for at all. • building vacuum tube audio equipment • restoring classic American cars - everything from metal and bodywork to painting to upholstery to mechanicals and minor machine work (I have a mill and a small lathe). Right now I'm in the middle of a '71 Mustang convertible, and have three other cars patiently waiting • modifying my cars and bikes for more power • house projects - our house was built in 1877, so there are always plenty of things to do • rebuilding pianos - I'm in the middle of refinishing TWO grand player pianos • playing piano and guitar • building model cars • bicycling - definitely don't do this one enough • rebuilding old pinball machines • tracing the history of our town. The Wabash Erie canal was started in Fort Wayne and ran through many other towns across the countryside. I enjoy riding the bike around and finding spots where remnants of it can still be seen. • other things I can't even think of right now Is it any wonder nothing gets done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted February 11, 2009 Share #48 Posted February 11, 2009 Family Friends Photography Videography Guns/Action Pistol Shooting Guitar Singing Loving Life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbmel Posted February 12, 2009 Share #49 Posted February 12, 2009 Softball Bowling Restoring a 1973 Opel GT Home improvement (a/k/a "the honeydew list") Guitar Reading Gardening during our 3 weeks of summer Boating during same Spoiling our 15 year old yorkie/maltese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted February 12, 2009 Share #50 Posted February 12, 2009 I just want a cold beer and I want to see something naked.....:beersign: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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