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20 April 2024, 03:42 AM | #61 |
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Beloved pursuits you no longer pursue.
I’m not sure it can be considered a “beloved pursuit” but I gave up cigar smoking.
As discussed in another active thread, I had open heart surgery 3.5 years ago. I had a defective valve that required surgical repair. I never had a heart attack or anything like that. Just a birth defect that got worse as I aged. After the operation, I was in ICU thinking to myself, “I can’t wait to get home and smoke a cigar.” I know, ridiculous, right? About two weeks after I got home, I finally smoked a cigar. For some reason, and I’m still not sure why, I got sick and started vomiting. It was awful. I haven’t smoked a cigar since then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 April 2024, 06:08 AM | #62 |
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I get it Seth. It's not for everyone but don't mistake golf to be a stimulus free activity. Especially competitive golf. If it hooks you and you start down the rabbit hole a lot of the stimulus is internally activated. To play the game well, you must in very short bursts of time process an enormous amount of information both external and internal. Then just as quickly make decisions and act on them. It teaches you to commit to your decisions, quite your mind, focus 100% on the next step and let your physical actions happen without cerebral interference. It's a skill set that translates well to other aspects of life.
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20 April 2024, 08:34 AM | #63 |
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I miss motorcycles. My favorite was my 1977 KZ1000, which I restored myself. Not fast compared to today’s sport bikes, but nothing sounded more wicked than the Kerker exhaust and 9,000 rpm.
As a new husband and soon to be dad and after enough close calls with distracted drivers, I decided to sell it (plus my Goldwing and KZ650) and shortly after bought my first Rolex (OP39 in White). I did keep my 1974 Honda Trail 70 which I still ride around the neighborhood. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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It seems the largest percentage of people commenting in this thread are talking motorcycles. I too have come to a fork in the road concerning motorcycling . After riding for 50 years I sold my gsx-r 750 and R1 last year and now after not riding for months feel I have reached the end . I truly feel as thought I have lost a large part of my identity, from racing years ago to trackdays to Sunday morning mountain runs I have gone cold turkey . To be honest with myself I believe it’s the end of that part of my life . I still bicycle , hike and walk everyday and it will have to fill the void .
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20 April 2024, 08:58 AM | #66 |
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That was always the bike I wanted to own. Probably good that I didn't - might have more painful bits these days. That is a beautiful example in a gorgeous colour.
I couldn't have that sitting in my garage - too much of a temptation.
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20 April 2024, 09:40 AM | #67 |
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Apart from Football, badminton and cricket, the only hobby i had, and still do it at 75 is playing in bands/groups. Have done it now for about 63 years, unfortunately most of the clubs have gone now, there are only pub bookings now.
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Motorcycles and Jiu Jitsu / Muy Thai sparring.
Motorcycles were a good thing to give up because I was hell on wheels. Never turned the key to my bike without hitting 100+ at least once a ride. Rode with friends crazier than me; was getting dressed for one’s funeral and got a phone call another had just been killed in a head on (passing on a double yellow @ 150mph into a semi). My wife told me that day it was her or the bike. Still happily married and have a beautiful 4 month old son now, so a worthy trade off, but there are definitely days I miss riding all out like that. Did lots of Jiu Jitsu / muy Thai when I worked in LE. It was a lot of fun, and definitely came in handy more than once between my day job and moonlighting as a bouncer, but I kept getting nagging injuries and the fists and concrete are a lot harder on this side of 35 so I’ve hung it up for now. May try to get back into BJJ as our resident Moderator Ken (HL65) has been encouraging me to get back to the mat. We’ll see what happens with that!
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I will keep this in mind as it makes sense! Thank you!
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Wine collecting for me. Spent over 10 years collecting high-end European and Cali wines only to find out I enjoyed the research and collecting more than the drinking. Stopped buying a few years back and am slowly drinking down our collection.
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It was tough to let it go because of all the great times in wine country riding the backroads. There is no feeling like motorcycle riding, and no substitute. Visually, they're also a work of art, much like watches. I guess you just have to appreciate the great times you had and move on, but I still "pine for the fjords" at times.
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For those that gave up motorcycles couldn’t you substitute with a trike or those snowmobile type bikes I see out?
I’m not a motorcycle guy so I’m just asking but I thought that’s what trikes were for. |
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I've never done a Polaris or a Bombardier 3 wheeler but they do look like fun. One of the most fun things with a motorcycle is the cornering at speed, and I think 3 wheelers don't really do that. Not sure though.
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21 April 2024, 09:02 PM | #77 |
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Yeah I feel bad for the men that had to give up motorcycles. I never rode but always envied those that did but at 55 I’m not starting now. Wish I did when I was young because when I see people out riding they always look happy and content.
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I would honestly rather have a Guy Fieri-spec automatic yellow base model Corvette & Kirkland jeans than ride a trike. If I'm too old/weak/fat to ride a motorcycle, spending $35,000+ on a trike would be akin to setting it on fire IMO.
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Jiu Jitsu, motorcycles, private piloting....all in the past and I miss them all. Nowadays it's all about watches and guitars.
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Motorcles. Long story, so in a nutshell I just don't ride anymore.
Electric guitar and playing in bands. Several years ago I was blindsided and betrayed by a close friend of several decades. With a smile on his face, he screwed me over for personal gain while we were collaborating on some musical projects. Changed my perception of humanity and friendships. Now I just occasionally pluck strings acoustically for personal amusement, but I shall never collaborate ever again. |
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Chasing Women. Has to pack that hobby away. Have one of those wife thingys.
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I see a lot of posts about giving up motorcycles. I have never ridden them but I do have a Vespa. I had thought I gave up on scooters a few years ago. I live in a city and the potholes were killing me plus all the crazy drivers. But I just got the Vespa a month or so ago. So far the back is doing fine. Last scooter was a Genuine Buddy and although it was super fun those 10" wheels made for a harsh ride. Vespa is much better. Still crazy drivers but just have to be very observant. Makes the commute through the city so much faster with splitting lanes.
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As others have said, I too gave up on motorcycles due to bad drivers. Riding my Road bike to work, I used to get pushed off on to the dirt regularly, so I swapped to a Dirt bike so at least I would have some capacity for recovery, but that got treated with even less respect than the Road bike. At that point I decided that if my kids were to grow up with a Father, it was time to sell the bike.
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I do realize how challenging it is as a sport. And I have endless respect for those that are good at it, and even more for those that have taken up the challenge to get good. my comment was 100% meant to reflect my lack of ability to focus long enough to practice and get good.
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competitive sports. Spent many years involved in sports - first in track & field then in rugby. At the end the idea of no longer having to train seemed like heaven.
Golf is a colossal waste for me, ultimately had to stop because I just couldn't drink like that anymore. I have heard of people that do not drink on the course, I just never knew any. |
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Watches and cars. Both were huge passions of mine. Watches - prices have gotten insane and the manufactures have gotten lazy with their designs. Just not very interesting nowadays. Cars - medical issues and height have taken most of my options away. It's been soul-crushing at 30 yo.
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