Hobbies for the middle aged man

[Uwe Already]

Did you get it ?

annoyingly, no. I did a max bid of 180 and it went for 180 - thought I had won, but looks like someone else did the same max bid before me! Now I think 185 would have done it... But there'll be more, half the fun is finding it and for me price is a big factor, not sure I'd be too chuffed if it was say 300, which still may be a bargain for an original antique, but I'm a tightwad ;),

So to make up for it, I bought an old fireplace for £50 to use as a fire pit in the garden

 

[pride in battle]

annoyingly, no. I did a max bid of 180 and it went for 180 - thought I had won, but looks like someone else did the same max bid before me! Now I think 185 would have done it... But there'll be more, half the fun is finding it and for me price is a big factor, not sure I'd be too chuffed if it was say 300, which still may be a bargain for an original antique, but I'm a tightwad ;),

So to make up for it, I bought an old fireplace for £50 to use as a fire pit in the garden View attachment 170909

Nice ! Ebay ? Im actually looking for one as well

 

[Uwe Already]

Nice ! Ebay ? Im actually looking for one as well

Facebook marketplace so had to pick it up, but seemed worth it

 

[pride in battle]

Facebook marketplace so had to pick it up, but seemed worth it

Definitely mate

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Fly fishing - very relaxing and absorbing at the same time -you are constantly on the move, usually in beautiful environments.

Radio control aero modelling / flying - consumes vast amounts of time if you build your own ... when flying model as per fly fishing - usually in beautiful environments

Is that you, J.R. Hartley?

 

[diegoalv]

I think hobbies are so underrated for mental health! I recently grabbed a few tools from Vevor for my woodworking projects after reading vevor reviews , and it’s been incredibly satisfying. It’s a great way to stay engaged, productive, and challenge yourself. Even small wins in a hobby can really boost your mood and give you something to look forward to each week.

 

[Uwe Already]

cool catch!

It was taken from an old cottage allegedly, they wanted a wood burner not an open fire - got to be Victorian at a guess - but came with a chimney! I reckon the backplate would be at least £200 to replace. Sadly, forgot about the string of lights so maybe on the wall for display, but pull the grate out for use (pic is just on a pile of spare patio blocks for now). Although the dummy is wearing a Cabasset-Morion I got from a car boot for £5 ;) My garden is small but interesting!

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Being an angry racist, according to Gary Neville. Assuming you're white of course.

 

[HolisticJim]

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[oldhamblue]

Being an angry racist, according to Gary Neville.

I'm quite a calm racist. I believe that Islam is incompatible with Western culture

 

[SWP's back]

Sim Racing, suitably expensive to enter. Hard to get good at. Very addictive.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Just picked up another 1982 Honda Express... a chicken chaser....got her running and then stripped her down, now comes the interesting bit of cleaning, polishing and re spraying and putting her all back together.
No tax, no mot and £80 a year insurance for larking around on.

 

[heslops barnet]

I'm quite a calm racist. I believe that Islam is incompatible with Western culture

When in Rome…..

 

[J.G.Blue.]

Just picked up another 1982 Honda Express... a chicken chaser....got her running and then stripped her down, now comes the interesting bit of cleaning, polishing and re spraying and putting her all back together.
No tax, no mot and £80 a year insurance for larking around on.

Got any pics?

 

[flook]

The ancient and noble art of Toxophily. Stand in a field in all weathers with a bent stick and a piece of string and try and send a (hopefully) straight stick into a circle the size of a saucer 50 yards away, and become angered and stressed when some of them don't hit

 

[BimboBob]

The ancient and noble art of Toxophily. Stand in a field in all weathers with a bent stick and a piece of string and try and send a (hopefully) straight stick into a circle the size of a saucer 50 yards away, and become angered and stressed when some of them don't hit

Aim at Frenchmen instead.

 

[mexico1970]

Aim at Frenchmen instead.

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

It was taken from an old cottage allegedly, they wanted a wood burner not an open fire - got to be Victorian at a guess - but came with a chimney! I reckon the backplate would be at least £200 to replace. Sadly, forgot about the string of lights so maybe on the wall for display, but pull the grate out for use (pic is just on a pile of spare patio blocks for now). Although the dummy is wearing a Cabasset-Morion I got from a car boot for £5 ;) My garden is small but interesting!
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There's a lot going on in that picture.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Why?
When would you intend on using it?
What would you do when you are there?

He'll get another hobby.

 

[mexico1970]

It was taken from an old cottage allegedly, they wanted a wood burner not an open fire - got to be Victorian at a guess - but came with a chimney! I reckon the backplate would be at least £200 to replace. Sadly, forgot about the string of lights so maybe on the wall for display, but pull the grate out for use (pic is just on a pile of spare patio blocks for now). Although the dummy is wearing a Cabasset-Morion I got from a car boot for £5 ;) My garden is small but interesting!
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Is that in homage to the late great wall at Piccadilly gardens?