Author Topic: Manly hobbies (Read 6010 times)

Marlelar · « **on:** January 10, 2013, 07:56:43 PM »

Although not a Catholic site I found the list interesting.

45 hobbies for men

These ideas sure beat computer games.

Marsha

jen51 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:32:08 PM »

Those are great! I enjoyed looking at the pictures.

Graham · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2013, 11:23:17 PM »

Good list, though I hardly think that ham radio qualifies as a manly hobby. Chess, especially outdoors with a smoke, certainly does.

Vladimir · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2013, 12:01:28 AM »

Very nice list!

Perhaps we can share a few hobbies that we are each personally currently pursuing to generate some conversation.

I'm currently involved in:

Reading
Music
Genealogy
Martial Arts
Poetry
Foreign language

Things I'm looking to get into:

Chess
Gardening
Fencing
Fishing
Bowling
Horseback riding

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I agree with this blog on Genealogy:

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Genealogy is a funny thing. It’s the kind of hobby that seems really boring from the outside. But once you get into it, it can totally grab hold of you and become something you love. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but how do you know what kind of apple you are, if you don’t know from whence you fell? Every man should know and understand his roots. You’ll understand more about why you are the way you are, and why your parents are the way they are and their parents and so on. You’ll come to a greater appreciation of the people who made your existence possible. Once you start building your family tree, you’ll be amazed at the long lines that lead to you. You’re not just an isolated man; you come from a very real lineage, and your ancestors are all a part of you in some way. Start building your family tree by talking to relatives that may have already started on it and by searching free sites like Family Search.

My only comment is that one should really start by talking with older family members. In my experience, they really enjoying a chance to reminisce on their past and they will start remembering more and more details as you continue to ask questions. And suddenly you will find out that personality, interests, virtues etc even certain the sins that you are liable to really do seem to be passed down through the generations!

Tiffany · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2013, 08:38:30 AM »

Quote from: Graham

Good list, though I hardly think that ham radio qualifies as a manly hobby. Chess, especially outdoors with a smoke, certainly does.

Have you ever been to a local ham radio meeting? There are 30 males for every female. The women who are there usually are only there to chauffeur because their husband no longer drives.

Tiffany · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2013, 09:17:33 AM »

Is fencing good? There are inexpensive fencing lessons in our area. My son had no interest but maybe I need to encourage him to attend a lesson.

It seems like so many sports have female coaches..

Catechist99 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2013, 09:59:48 AM »

Others might be able to provide more detail by it's my understanding that good Bishop Williamson wisely teaches that boys require "rough" sports where they compete against one another in "hand to hand" combat style play. Running, getting dirty and sweaty seems to be a requirement.

Fencing in today's world is a co-ed sport and could not really be considered manly. Also the costumes are vulgar and are to be avoided.

Better choices would be soccer, baseball, cross country running, track, basketball, perhaps even boxing or martial arts under the right circuмstances.

You son wisely follows his God-given instinct to avoid an effeminate activity. You should let your husband decide what activities your son does. He is better suited to help your son develop his masculinity and that way you don't have to stress over it.

How about Catholic Cadets? There are no women involved.

Graham · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2013, 10:40:05 AM »

Quote from: Tiffany

Quote from: Graham
Good list, though I hardly think that ham radio qualifies as a manly hobby. Chess, especially outdoors with a smoke, certainly does.

Have you ever been to a local ham radio meeting? There are 30 males for every female. The women who are there usually are only there to chauffeur because their husband no longer drives.

Well, it may be a hobby dominated by men, but that doesn't mean it's manly. Video games come to mind.

I took fencing for several months. It is very, very good exercise, but has become rather silly, what with tv antenna 'swords' and the concomitant 'flicking' techniques. If there are 'classical fencing' classes (or even older varieties of sword-fighting) within your area I would recommend those over sport fencing for your son.

songbird · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:24:00 PM »

My husband and I do wood crafts from time to time. We are amateurs and made to toy boxes and some chopping blocks and such.

Jacob III · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2013, 01:08:34 AM »

Great article from a great site! Of those listed, I enjoy reading, rifle shooting and hiking the most. I've been learning more about whiskey and tobacco too. So many great ones on the list. For sports, wrestling is a very manly activity that teaches many good lessons and skills. Video game culture is making zombies of a whole generation of men.

1st Mansion Tenant · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2013, 03:35:19 AM »

My 16 yr old son has taken up blacksmithing. Nothing like aching muscles and singed hair on the arms to keep a boy out of trouble.

Traditional Guy 20 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:07:17 AM »

In terms of career choices there's nothing more manly than farming and owning your own business. Some of the best men have been farmers, and gardening can go under that topic as well. Of course work in a factory is also noble.

Something that is absolutely necessary for the boy is to learn how to box. The man should know how to defend himself since fighting is the whole point of a man's existence. It is truly a mark of our feminized culture that fighting amongst boys is frowned upon. Learning marksmanship is also good.

Sports are definitely necessary for a man.

In terms of reading it is a shame indeed that children do not read anymore, but one has to be careful about what you are reading, as the majority of books throughtout history have a leftward tilt.

In terms of music again one has to be careful about what one listens to since music also has a leftward tilt, although classical music is mostly safe.

It should be emphasized that there's nothing more manly than a hard day's work, especially in manual labor, and this goes especially for our young "boys" who are sitting on their lazy butts playing video games when they should be working.

I hate to damper everyone's enthusiasm but I think it is actually sad that men actualy have to go on a website to see how to act manly.

Roland Deschain · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:52:54 AM »

Well I'm glad to see I'm manlier then I already knew I was :scratchchin: Chess, playing guitar (not well), shooting, reading, cigar smoking and fishing are among my things to do.

I am very glad to see cooking on this list which is my favorite pastime. Taking some simple, fresh ingredients and creating something appealing to both palate and eye is very rewarding.

Roland Deschain · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:56:04 AM »

Quote from: 1st Mansion Tenant

My 16 yr old son has taken up blacksmithing. Nothing like aching muscles and singed hair on the arms to keep a boy out of trouble.

I'm intrigued by this, 1st Mansion. How does a young boy these days get into blacksmithing? Sounds like a great activity for body and soul.

Traditional Guy 20 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2013, 07:23:40 AM »

Quote from: Traditional Guy 20

In terms of career choices there's nothing more manly than farming and owning your own business. Some of the best men have been farmers, and gardening can go under that topic as well. Of course work in a factory is also noble.

Something that is absolutely necessary for the boy is to learn how to box. The man should know how to defend himself since fighting is the whole point of a man's existence. It is truly a mark of our feminized culture that fighting amongst boys is frowned upon. Learning marksmanship is also good.

Sports are definitely necessary for a man.

In terms of reading it is a shame indeed that children do not read anymore, but one has to be careful about what you are reading, as the majority of books throughtout history have a leftward tilt.

In terms of music again one has to be careful about what one listens to since music also has a leftward tilt, although classical music is mostly safe.

It should be emphasized that there's nothing more manly than a hard day's work, especially in manual labor, and this goes especially for our young "boys" who are sitting on their lazy butts playing video games when they should be working.

I hate to damper everyone's enthusiasm but I think it is actually sad that men actualy have to go on a website to see how to act manly.

So what feminized boy thumbed this down? :wink: