What other hobbies get in the way of bike buying ?
11-27-18, 04:31 PM
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What other hobbies get in the way of bike buying ?
Anyone else have other hobbies that they juggle? I’ve been on a guitar buying binge since winter has hit. I lost my garage since we’ve moved and I don’t have anywhere to work on winter builds. I figure by spring I’ll have enough guitars and be ready to start back on the bikes.
11-27-18, 04:38 PM
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Coffee and bikes are my addictions. I have a great source for great coffee. I'm trying to get hooked on reading too.
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11-27-18, 04:42 PM
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11-27-18, 05:03 PM
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UM? BIke RIDING!
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11-27-18, 05:20 PM
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Renovating/repairing the house.
Scale models.
Going to the range.
Recently made the decision to part out the '79 Mustang to help my son redo his '79 Capri (bought as an imcomplete project car) so that drain on the "discretionary income" will be gone.
Scale models.
Going to the range.
Recently made the decision to part out the '79 Mustang to help my son redo his '79 Capri (bought as an imcomplete project car) so that drain on the "discretionary income" will be gone.
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11-27-18, 05:21 PM
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Been there ... done that. Now that our two sons are grown, we're helping the elder one and his wife with their two sons. My other "hobby" is work, since I don't have the sense to retire yet. 
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11-27-18, 05:49 PM
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It was bikes, guitars and pocket watches. But, I've come to the conclusion that ...
I have more than enough bikes to last me the rest of my life. So, I've sold off a lot of stuff.
I'll never be a good guitar player, So, I sold off a lot of stuff.
I lost my spare bedroom (aka: work space for pocket watch repair) So, that hobby is in limbo.
Basically, I ride too much and spend the rest of my time on the house and garden, But, I also do a great deal of reading.
I have more than enough bikes to last me the rest of my life. So, I've sold off a lot of stuff.
I'll never be a good guitar player, So, I sold off a lot of stuff.
I lost my spare bedroom (aka: work space for pocket watch repair) So, that hobby is in limbo.
Basically, I ride too much and spend the rest of my time on the house and garden, But, I also do a great deal of reading.
11-27-18, 06:00 PM
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11-27-18, 06:02 PM
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11-27-18, 06:02 PM
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Beat me to it. Probably gonna be our #1 answer. hahaha
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11-27-18, 06:27 PM
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Right now it's keeping my son in college. Not nearly as much fun (for me anyway). I haven't bought a bike this year, longest stretch in years...
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11-27-18, 06:36 PM
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Flying, for the past four years, and lately, learning violin!
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11-27-18, 07:09 PM
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my parents are in a position to do this for my kids and 3 nieces- its invaluable.
11-27-18, 07:59 PM
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You probably wouldn't like it anyway. It has no body, like arabica does. It also has no acid to speak of, so no stomach issues or, for me, nasal issues. Lots of caffein though.
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11-27-18, 08:07 PM
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Eating.....
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