The Steel Guitar Forum

Hey, Alan (Brookes)

What year is that Mk 2 Jag? And is that a Dinky Toy Commer Harrington coach in the background on the canal scene?

Even though it's a challenge in Florida, I'm an avid collector of model London Transport buses and trolleybuses. I have hundreds, and my wife is cursing the Sunstar Company who have begun producing 1/24th scale RMs and RTs!!!!! Lovely....

Lots of golf between gigs for me - Florida IS good for that!

RR

I like maintaining and driving old Italian cars. I have a 1980 model Lancia HPE and a 1966 Alfa Giulia Super (pictured).

Brian McGaughey wrote:Brewing beer. My wife hasn't been able to park a car in our garage ever. It's a dedicated 20 gallon brewery...

I wouldn't mention the still in the sub-basement. I believe some of the AT&F Agents play steel...

My main side interests are musclecars and drag racing. I also have a Harley that I ride quite a bit. Other interests are genealogy, digital photography, firearms, pocket knives, Indian artifacts and contemporary Indian arts, and on-and-on. I also have a large collection of Plomb tools. They are the predecessor of Proto.

You guys have some very interesting hobbies. I collect slot cars or model race cars, many of you probably remember them from your childhood such as AFX,TYCO,Thunder Jets etc..I owned a Slotcar Raceway for a few years and really enjoyed it. I have generated quite a collection over the years. In the near future I will post some photos of my extensive collection and photos of my four lane track layout located in my basement. Great topic, Del.

www.sacredstrings.com

Lovin these Texas Hill County roads



And a hobby I dearly miss. That was prospecting for gold in Az using a metal detector

I enjoy playing my steel. the band Im with opened the show for Rex Allen Jr., on a friday night and Moe Bandy the folling night. We will be opening for Eddie Ravin Oct 27th. Its been pretty exciting. I also hunt and fish, rebuild old cars . Im rebuilding my "72" Chev., Blazer now. Also I like the girl thing but my wife dont let me do much of that. OH well you cant win them all .

By emmons, shot with KODAK Z612 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA at 2007-09-05

I had car like this new in '65. After 36 years of looking, my brother found this car for sale in Florida. After about 30 seconds of thinking about it I bought it for just a little more than I paid for the first one. (yeah right)
We also have a '66 Plymouth that we used to race. That one will be redone now that I've retired.

Ben

My other main hobby is photography. We're lucky enough to live in an area world famous for its scenery so the possibilities are endless. Here's a recent photo.

Apart from playing (?) PSG my other main interst is in `Simulator racing`....currently with the Grand Prix cars from the 1960s...this is done `online` of course on a computer..just finished building my new cockpit complete with Logitech G25 wheel and pedals and 6 speed shifter ....after 16 years of real life racing I find this way safer, less expensive but definately NOT quieter..( gotta turn them speakers UP to get the good sound effects )...also love model railroading and fly fishing and fly tying...used to be involved in shooting with a Tika 22/250 and a 25/06...but sold them both prior to leaving Australia......life is full atm and I`m happy

I love toys! Model rairoading, Puzzles, Woodworking, Building Lapsteels, Home Recording (24 track studio in garage) Chess, Playing with my Grandchildren (Legos, Barbie dolls, Thomas the tank engine etc.)

Watching old movies (black & white are the best)
Leading Worship and teaching Bible Study at church

I am sure that I have missed some... but thats enough I guess.

Dom Franco
Silvertone/Valco 6 string lap
Supro Comet 8 string steel
ShoBud LDG Pedal Steel
Fender Strat, Tele and jumbo Acoustic

no guns allowed in Germany, so I shoot photos ...




James Hand and Dale Watson
2006 in Bavaria/Germany

When not playing steel guitar, I love classic cars, my two cats, camping, boats,golf carts, and the beach, and country music in general. I also enjoy video games. I've got one of those Playstation 2 systems. I also like to listen to light rock and eighties music too.


Brett

I used to do a lot of leatherwork -- holsters, gunbelts, guitar straps, etc., but carpal tunnel pretty much knocked that hobby out.

I used to shoot a lot, but thieves and a divorce took care of most of my gun collection...that depressed me to the point of not even trying to rebuild it. Lately though, I've been getting invited to dove hunts with dear friends who don't mind loaning me their spare shotguns, so I'm starting to get the bug again.

In the meantime, I'm having fun planning things I'll build for my upcoming first grandchild.

Steel guitar is the most deeply rooted hobby I have, but, I have others too.
Model railroading
Gun collecting
Hunting big game
Shooting black powder guns ( rifles and pistols )
And my last and most recent- 2007 C6 Corvette Coupe
It took 34 yrs. to get this vette since I sold my last one in 1973. It has shaved years off my age and mind. It's amazing what hobbies can do.

Shooting Yankee's (War Between the States Re-Enacting), breeding Angelfish (got into this accidentally when a friend gave me a breeder pair). Got 3 separate spawns now! Anybody local want some free fish? Occasional woodworking when necessary, and collecting Confederate relics. I only have a few relics so far, they tend to be quite pricey!

I would say Pedal Steel Guitar is my favorite hobby...but have been a Fishing Guide on the
Texas Coast for a few years in which I am making
more of a hobby now out of it than a profession
now...love getting out in the Surf early in the
morning and catch a big stringer of Speckled Trout
on Top water lures...also love to Fly when I get a
chance to...had other hobbies like Bull Riding
and Rodeo's when I was younger but hung up the
Spurs many years ago...

Brian Folks
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Zum D-10 Hybrid, Peavey 112's, Goodrich Pedals
Boss GX700 Rack EFX

Trying to learn to play this fender 400 is my first hobby..i play elecrtic bass for a gospel group every weekend. Ham radio is a great hobby that i have been into for about 5 years.

JJ

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Steel Guitars and English Cars!

When not riding Old BMW motorcycles, practising Martial Arts, I do as all Frenchies do:
Wolfing huge amounts of Smelly Cheeses and Frog Legs as well as Gulping enormous quantities of costly Bordeaux Wine while bawling bawdy songs in company of old friends, under the shadow of the cherry tree, where the big table is setted!

Jamming with newfound friends. I travel a beaten path through the beautiful Berkshire Hills, where I've always made my home. Picnics at family gatherings are a lot of fun, when the emphasis is on good food and music. When knowledgeable visitors open a spirited conversation that is music related, I go along for the ride. Life is full of hobbies, too numerous to list.

When not working or playing music, my wife and I enjoy travelling in our motorhome.

Larry Strawn wrote:Hap,

When I have the spare time,,,I still enjoy boating, and fishing, just don't seem to have enough time to do much anymore.

When I moved from Oklahoma to Arizona in 93 I brought an 80 mph bass boat with me, since then I've traded down to a 14 mph pontoon boat, big difference, but it sure made my wife happy!

Larry

[b]....sounds like me....that 80 mph will blow the spit out of your mouth and the tears out of your eyes.... .....nice to slow down and "smell the roses along the way".....besides, cannot catch too many bass or anything else going across the lake at 80mph... [/b]

Ummm Let's See...
GOLF
PCvideo games
GOLF
Grilling/cooking
GOLF
canoeing
GOLF
Chasing Mama around the house
GOLF
Antique shoppng
GOLF
selling real estate
GOLF
working on my house
GOLF
And when I get time I like to play GOLF.