I initially gave a smart a$$ answer but I've since seen this is a serious topic. Stepfam. a fine post as it is very interesting to see what people are interested in. There are many musicians here and this is as it should be. Jimmuller, SouthernRail is a fine bluegrass band, almost my favorite music and the band clearly enjoys what they do. I cannot run in 5" heels but I'm working on it.

At one time I was an aspiring farmer but then I was an apprentice diamond cutter in Manhattan. I played a trumpet in those days and though I was not quite good enough to be a professional, I was close. These days I hack away at classic guitar and my enjoyment is in no way diminished by lack of skill. Most of my working life has been spent as a wood worker and yacht builder. For a while, in my younger years, I spent time as a boat bum sailing some of the worlds seas. There are sights to be seen mid ocean, 1000 miles from anywhere, that for me are impossible to describe but this was an important part of my life.

These days skiing and cycling are my principal interests. I'm too old for epic adventures but I believe I'll be able to do a few bike tours lasting 3-4 days in New Hampshire or Vermont this summer. My bike is ready to go and I have the necessary gear from camping. I'm just putting in base miles now so as to be able to do multiple days of 50 miles or so.