Beloved pursuits you no longer pursue.

[AzPaul]

We've had a lot of threads about hobbies, passions, and pursuits, but today I'm wondering about ones you loved that are no longer a part of your life. Perhaps you'd simply done it enough. Maybe the body no longer says yes. Could be financial priorities changed. Whatever the reason.

For me, the two that jump to mind are golf and backpacking. For more than thirty years, these two activities made up a good chunk of my travel and vacation time. Nowadays, though, a balky knee and a temperamental back make the first impossible and the other no longer fun. There are several sports I can no longer take part in, but frankly, I don't even miss 'em. The golf and the trekking, though . . . . .

[996marty]

Golf would be my big miss and something I need to get back into. The problem is knowing how well I’ve played in the past and struggling to hit those heights again would frustrate me

[Mr. Drunmond]

Originally Posted by 996marty

Golf would be my big miss and something I need to get back into. The problem is knowing how well I’ve played in the past and struggling to hit those heights again would frustrate me

I used to be about a 3 hdcp. With owning a business and family, i stopped playing for years other than maybe a scramble once a year for work.

I decided to pick it up again a few years ago. It was very frustrating, i could still get around the course and shoot a 82-85 on a good day, and for my friends i was still pretty good. But for me, i hated it. I gave it up, i just wasn't having any fun. And didn't have the time to practice enough to get back to single digits.

[996marty]

Originally Posted by Mr. Drunmond

I used to be about a 3 hdcp. With owning a business and family, i stopped playing for years other than maybe a scramble once a year for work.

I decided to pick it up again a few years ago. It was very frustrating, i could still get around the course and shoot a 82-85 on a good day, and for my friends i was still pretty good. But for me, i hated it. I gave it up, i just wasn't having any fun. And didn't have the time to practice enough to get back to single digits.

I can totally relate to that. I used to go around my local course in 75 I dread what numbers I’d be hitting these days and that takes away all the fun for me

[Speedbird-1]

Football (age), Tennis and Badminton (knees) and Motorcycling (other road users).

I miss my bikes the most.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Football (age), Tennis and Badminton (knees) and Motorcycling (other road users).

I miss my bikes the most.

I rue the day when I am no longer on two wheels. I do see myself migrating solely to track days & no weekend warrior in the twisties... the risk/reward of that keeps getting lower.

[macluven]

I miss riding my motorcycle too. Sold my last one about 10yrs ago after an accident from an idiot driver clipping my rear wheel and sending me down hill where I flipped off the bike. Thank God I wasn't seriously injured. The driver stopped to see if I would get up, once he saw me standing, he took off onto the highway. A buddy and I took a trip to Austin's Hill Country a couple of months after the accident, and I froze up on a left handed curve and went into on coming traffic. Luckily there were no cars coming from that direction. I was never the same after that.

I also miss playing guitar. I was never really particularly good at it, but loved playing. I really want to get back into it, but like a lot of people across the country, pickleball has taken over my life now.

[Maleg]

Flying. Failed medical last year.

[offrdmania]

Watches.

Prior to Covid I was working in an office environment and had a pretty large watch rotation. Sadly today, most of those watches have been sold off and I am currently down to one in the rotation. A Rolex Explorer and a few sentimental watches that dont get worn other than for special occasions since they are family heirlooms.

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Watches.

Yup same here. These days I don't even bother to look anymore. Not sure why I'm still here though.

[Beo3]

Motorcycles.

I sold my last one many years ago for lack of use, and to pay off some medical bills.

When the weather starts to warm (like now) I begin to think about buying another. But then I realize that I was fortunate enough not to have any major accidents and the thoughts quickly fade.

[austinp]

Working in my yard. When I was younger I spent a lot of time making my yard perfect. I’ve had a crew do it for about 15 years now. It’s ok but not how I did it. When I retire I’ll get back out there. Oh and play more golf!


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[brandrea]

I can relate to you Paul.

I spent far too much time on the golf course in my 30’s and 40’s. For me it’s the time factor. It takes about 6 hours to play a round taking in the time to get ready, get to the course, have a libation or two after the round ….

I just decided to dial it way back. It wasn’t fair to my wife or kids and to be honest, my regular group of golfers have what I would call an interesting social dynamic that I just need less of

All good, but I do miss it. I probably play once a month now which here in Canada works out to 4-5 rounds a year lol

[padi56]

Myself was a avid scuba diver plus guide PADI,and BSAC instructor long retired now but I do miss the underwater world.

[Avs Fan]

Originally Posted by padi56

Myself was a avid scuba diver plus guide PADI,and BSAC instructor long retired now but I do miss the underwater world.

Thank you Padi. I love this post!

[htc8p]

Originally Posted by padi56

Myself was a avid scuba diver plus guide PADI,and BSAC instructor long retired now but I do miss the underwater world.

2nd this. i used to do a lot of scuba. but this hobby is usually for the young. i would struggle with swimming against the current.

but i do have nice memories of seeing seaturtles and corals.

[HHIslander]

Golf here too. It used to be fun but it turned into a business/career necessity. Still have to play once in awhile but I’d rather do just about anything else in my free time.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Football (age), Tennis and Badminton (knees) and Motorcycling (other road users).

I miss my bikes the most.

Originally Posted by Beo3

Motorcycles.

I sold my last one many years ago for lack of use, and to pay off some medical bills.

When the weather starts to warm (like now) I begin to think about buying another. But then I realize that I was fortunate enough not to have any major accidents and the thoughts quickly fade.

I too miss riding. I got my minibike (gift) at 11, first motorcycle at 19, and sold my last one a few years ago. Just too scary with the distracted motorists, traffic, critters (I hit a deer once) and the general discomfort from aging body parts.

I test rode a BMW K1600GT last year, rode for about an hour, I really didn't hurt very much - great ergonomics - but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I thought I would. I didn't buy it, or anything else. Kind of sad.

[Easy E]

Golf and IDPA. Best I ever got to was a 9. I went out end of last year for a round and it was hard not to be mad. I could see the shot, mind knew what to do, hands couldn’t put it together. I’m considering picking it back up but know how much work it will be to get a swing back and haven’t come to terms with that yet. Same goes for IDPA. I was a match a month, case of ammo in practice every month. Missed Master by less than 1 sec. It was just as bad for time consumption as golf. Kids, wife, and work ended that.

[JasoninDenver]

Long distance cycling (3+ hour rides, centuries, etc…). Simply do not have the time with the kids.

Also, telemark skiing. Cannot keep up with my kids on teles and it takes too much work to maitain the necessary brute leg strength.

Finally, male exotic dancing. No one really wanted to see that anyways.

[enjoythemusic]

Not sure my (now) much older body could handle the amount of effort it took to be at the pointy end of the grid. Was amazing fun for a couple of years, plus met many great guys at events (PLN, Brock, etc.) too.

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[INC]

Playing Pinball, Video games

But what I really miss my old model railway...

[superdog]

Chasing women.

It used to be fun.

I’m too old and too tired for it now. I cannot stand the small talk necessary either.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by superdog

Chasing women.

It used to be fun.

I’m too old and too tired for it now. I cannot stand the small talk necessary either.

You could try: “Excuse me, you’re attractive. Want to get down to business?”

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by brandrea

You could try: “Excuse me, you’re attractive. Want to get down to business?”

I try that with my wife all the time and she just rolls here eyes and tells me to move along.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I try that with my wife all the time and she just rolls here eyes and tells me to move along.

You’re not the only one


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[AzPaul]

Originally Posted by superdog

Chasing women.

It used to be fun.

I’m too old and too tired for it now. I cannot stand the small talk necessary either.

Heard a comedian compare it to being like an old infielder.

"If it's hit right at me, I'll still make the play . . . . but I ain't diving for it anymore."

[Bluside]

No longer flying airplanes. No longer riding motorcycles. (although I still have 2 Vespas). Rarely use my boat anymore.

Just getting older. Kinda sucks.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Bluside

No longer flying airplanes. No longer riding motorcycles. (although I still have 2 Vespas). Rarely use my boat anymore.

Just getting older. Kinda sucks.

No longer flying helicopters. Place where I had rent for a decade closed down a few years ago. Nearest place now is too far away and I am too poor to own.

Still flying single engine planes but starting to wonder how much longer I'll do it. Sure, island hopping on the coast or flying in the Alpes is still fun but it feels less important after doing it for 20+ years.

Age has certainly started to slow me down when it comes to cycling and hiking in the mountains. These days I am mostly cycling in flat lake country and I have rediscovered paddling a few years ago.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Chasing Women. Has to pack that hobby away. Have one of those wife thingys.

Originally Posted by piratfisk

... spending $35,000+ on a trike would be akin to setting it on fire IMO.

The coveted "mjb post of the day" award has a tie. Thanks for making me smile today.