Author Topic: Manly hobbies (Read 7062 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.