Malc Holmes Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have taken up flying model helecopters over the last year. Started with a Hirobo XRB (double rotor), progressed to Hirobo SRB (single rotor) and am now getting to grips with a bigger Kyosho Calibre 400. The Hirobo models have been great trainers and take a lot of abuse while only needing replacement rotor blades. The 400 is less forgiving and far more dangerous, but having learned on the smaller models I am not crashing so much now. Also, my son was given my brother in law's 30 year old N -guage railway gear a few months back. We now have a fully detailed layout under construction and I must admit to realy enjoying the modelling. My son is happy to play with it and let me build it, suits me fine! I hope to get back to being a pure Esprit nurd some time next year! Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 I also apparently collect cats. I love cats. Have 5 of them now... and one that I feed that comes up from the woods with a Racoon buddie. Cameron Kinda' gives new meaning to the term "Alabama cat house" don't it, Cameron? Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t70 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) HAHAHAH!!! hmmm... well. I've been Nerdy... I used to program in Turbo Pascal and GW Basic and regular Basic from the age of 5 untill the age of 15 or so... That was definitely Nerdy. Then I became a more angered child and began playing with explosives -- mainly things like match-head rockets and Nitrogen tri-iodide (a wonderful practical joke explosive -- it's stable when wet, but when it chrystalizes, it explodes with the touch of a feather duster.) I guess the explosives thing was a dark time. Then I became artistic and would delve into the sculpturing of wood for hours on end without seeming to require sleep etc... However, now, I consider myself much less nerdy... I only work 7 days a week -- selling cars, restoring a lotus, modifying other Loti... Perhaps I'm wrong about being less nerdy oh yeah... I once hacked the supervisors password using a trojan type login script that I made... that was ULTRA-UBER-SUPER-NERDY Edited December 19, 2008 by Mark T-C Quote Modifying esprit's.. now that's fun..PS... I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC.. I Have chosen to help those in need, in the past and must not be construed as being a certified technician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemot Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Notrogen tri-iodide...that takes me back..to the late 1950's...Shene County Grammar; the Scientific Society were doing a lecture on explosives..needless to say, all of us 3rd formers were there. One of the elite of the Upper Science Sixth was to demonstrate "decrepitation"..where things don't actually explode, but sort of "crackle". For this he had prepared some nitrogen tri-iodide on filter papers. He had one in each hand, and raised the right one high in the air, then tilted it saying "As it runs over the edge, it will decrepitate." Well, of course, nothing happened...so he tilted it a bit more...total silence from the assembled heathen hoardes...no decrepitation, either...a bit more tilt and BANG!! very loudly as all the stuff went off at once...this made him jerk from the shock and...the other filter paper load went off too!!!! Clouds of purple smoke and a white faced demonstrator, 3rd form in stitches!! Quote Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been." - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangel Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Erm..........I feel left out I don't have a nerd hobby please suggest below, as a leader currently I like cars and stuff and mostly when it comes to the above I find that.................................I'D RATHER STICK PINS IN MY EYES!!!! all thoughts appreciated (by the way I've been to the pub now for several hours so honesty is flowing freely!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocross7 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Kinda' gives new meaning to the term "Alabama cat house" don't it, Cameron? Yes! Hahaha. I started off with one and then that was that. Hannah (daughter) loves them all and i am rather fond of them myself. Trouble is they cost me... hence the collection term... a true Alabama cat house and I'd be getting 20% minimum of the total take. The stray tom that shows nightly(ish) with a rather large racoon is interesting. They are always together. Not sure if the racoon thinks it is a cat or the other way 'round? I know there is a childrens story getting inspired here, but writing is not a good hobby for me these days... Cameron Edited December 19, 2008 by Autocross7 Quote "If you feel that you are in total control of the car, well, your just not driving fast enough". Jimmy Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 I collect, play and teach guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atle Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Nerdy hobbies? Well - building models is nerdy in itself but I also keep my used airplane boarding cards. That's pretty nerdy. Dunno how it started but once you get going its hard to stop. Must have about 800 now, since 1995. Buggers, sometimes you don't get a boarding card now, all electronic... I also log my flights on FlightMemory.com. Started to input my flight history from my job travel accounts and known vacations, but gave up after a while. There must be better ways of killing time! Quote This way to ship models! http://www.modelship...user-index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I collect Golf Balls from all over the world. Must display Place, Course name or Venue. Nerdy smiley Hmmm, i thought i was the only one who did this...must be something about people called Ian...Latest addition are 3 balls from Harrods and a nice boxed set of 6 which i bought from the Old Course hotel at St. Andrews the other day I also have another indoor hobby too which i'm getting quite good at...oh and right now I am also researching marine tropical fish because i'm seriously considering buying some Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cly_mitchell Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I the past I have restored old, 60's and 70's, pinball machines. Currently I have three, an Evil Kinevil, Lost World and a Harlem Globe Trotters, all Bally first generation cpu. On a scale of one to ten, I would give that a five for nerdy. I also enjoy interior and exterior ballistics. Mostly rifles, wilcats and just unusual stuff. My last round of interest was the .270 Ackley Improved. A strong number 7 on the nerd scale. Mostly because I don't really hunt anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I collect obelisks, though I am very fussy about which ones I will and won't have. I also collect ecclesiastical antiques, though I am not remotely religious. I have also for some time been considering keeping hens. If anyone has any experience or advice, I'd welcome it. Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemot Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Keeping hens? No experience, but I'd be happy to egg you on.... Quote Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been." - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerch Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I collect obelisks, though I am very fussy about which ones I will and won't have. I'm a gentleman so I'm going to leave this one alone, but I'm soooooooooooo champing at the bit. Quote Life is like a sewer, what you get out of it, depends on what you put into it. (Tom Leahrer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony K Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Didn't know where else to put this, but my wife has a hobby that is fine that she does, but would be nerdy if I did it -- Cake decorating: Pretty good, huh? Quote Tony K. Esprit S1s #355H & 454H Esprit S2.2 #324J 1991 Esprit SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splodge s4 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Well, I'll have a few beers from here.... Then spend an hour or so on these... A good night in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setras Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 does playing "Magic the gathering" count..... If so then my 4000+ card collection might qualify me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'm a gentleman so I'm going to leave this one alone, but I'm soooooooooooo champing at the bit. Not sure where you are going with this one Roger.... Eddie, I have no idea what you collect...intrigued! Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I think Roger was heading for Ann Summers and Eddie collects cards to play this... http://www.wizards.com/magic/ Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 They sell obelisks in Ann Summers? Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Please don't make me post pictures! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I think the boys are referring to the phallic nature of an obelisk Katie, I know your innocent and pure mind wouldn't link the two together though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Never. Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Love those last few posts. Laughing my socks off reading that! Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit350 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 is it the word phallic Tony? Quote The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Friedrich Nietzsche find me on Tripadvisor http://www.tripadvis...mbers/espritguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Of course not Howard, I am an intelligent man with a subtle sense of humour with many undertones of Comedy Noir nuances. (snigger) Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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