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Title: Winter Hobbies
Post by: nocooler on September 27 2016, 11:08:13 PM
Whats everyone do to keep sane in the winter?

Outside in the cold is pretty uncomfortable for me still so I tend to stay in for the most part.

Gaming was my go to, but after these laser procedures and release to my right arm: things aren't the same. It's been over 18 months now and its still really sensitive, and I've got about 45 minutes of fine motor control before my hand goes numb.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Be4u on September 28 2016, 01:34:00 AM
Pool table and a kegorator!
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: earlbrown on September 28 2016, 02:01:09 AM
Have you tried banging various random late teens / early 20's?


finding a free hottub on craigslist will help speed things up too.
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Steve Wood on September 28 2016, 10:02:36 AM
find a big, heated shop that you can move the family into for 5 months!

Take some online courses in things that you are interested in.  Read....lotsa interesting history out there that they never mention in our schools.

Get some old school games like Zork that tax your mind and not your body.

Try some vr games...they should start getting better.

Learn to cook or maybe, learn to cook something new if you are already cooking qualified.

Volunteer and help those that have been burned badly or go talk to hospital bound kids...
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Shimy87 on September 28 2016, 10:18:21 AM
Steve has some great ideas, but Earl's sound more fun :cheers:
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: nocooler on September 28 2016, 10:42:11 AM
Be4u - I have a pool table, its currently a changing table for my son. No alcohol for me at this point....

Earl - that would be a quick way for me to become homeless!


Steve - I'm going to be working with the Phoenix Society in their SOAR program (https://www.phoenix-society.org/our-programs/soar (https://www.phoenix-society.org/our-programs/soar)) but the closest hospital that participates is 2 hours away. I like the learning part but with the meds motivation and concentration are pretty much out the window at this point. I might try linux academy for a month that will kill some hours but the previous point still stands.
Hell I should just come stay with you Steve - I could crack the whip and supervise on your projects  :rofl:
Title: Winter Hobbies
Post by: larrym on September 28 2016, 10:56:47 AM
Which hand ? There is always pornhub lol


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Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: TexasT on September 28 2016, 12:01:00 PM
Winter is when I do most of my wrenching. Too hot in the summer and the garage gets to a decent temp.
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Steve Wood on September 28 2016, 03:30:09 PM
Be4u - I have a pool table, its currently a changing table for my son. No alcohol for me at this point....

Earl - that would be a quick way for me to become homeless!


Steve - I'm going to be working with the Phoenix Society in their SOAR program (https://www.phoenix-society.org/our-programs/soar (https://www.phoenix-society.org/our-programs/soar)) but the closest hospital that participates is 2 hours away. I like the learning part but with the meds motivation and concentration are pretty much out the window at this point. I might try linux academy for a month that will kill some hours but the previous point still stands.
Hell I should just come stay with you Steve - I could crack the whip and supervise on your projects  :rofl:

C'mon...I got a spot for you! :atbeer:
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: motorhead on September 28 2016, 04:59:53 PM
For the last few years I spent my time making babies; but, was mostly successful around my anniversary - in June. :/

Mostly I just wrench as much as possible.  Being creative and solving problems usually leads to me self-educating (when I'd rather be self-medicating).

The rest of my "spare" time is usually reserved for professional development.  Which, once I get into it, can become pretty involving.

However, this Christmas we are going to do a little home theatre work - starting by buying a TV!  But, there will be some home reno projects too.  Improving/personalizing your habitat can be very rewarding.

Oh, and make extra time for friends and family; joining a club can be rewarding too.
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: motorhead on September 28 2016, 05:02:05 PM
PS. My Winter-time moment of zen is reading car mags and drinking coffee on a Sat/Sun morning.
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Scoobum on September 28 2016, 07:45:58 PM
Crashed on the couch with Turbo my big black cat watching movies.
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Shimy87 on September 28 2016, 09:14:16 PM
Its to bad the cold dosent agree with you....snowmob iling is a blast.....I get through summer with the GN , much prefer racing sleds
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: motorhead on September 28 2016, 10:20:23 PM
Its to bad the cold dosent agree with you....snowmob iling is a blast.....I get through summer with the GN , much prefer racing sleds

I would kill myself.
Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: 1 RARE T on September 29 2016, 11:32:58 AM
Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario gives hrs of of fun riding like a retard on crack. The cornering and acceleration compares to nothing.

Takes me a week to recover cause I'm old and we ride 150-200 miles a day.

Title: Re: Winter Hobbies
Post by: Shimy87 on September 29 2016, 01:17:09 PM
Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario gives hrs of of fun riding like a retard on crack. The cornering and acceleration compares to nothing.

Takes me a week to recover cause I'm old and we ride 150-200 miles a day.


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