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I'm into Halo (for Xbox), powertools, shooting and hunting, trucks, muscle cars, computers, soccer, rodeo, and Halo. No model trains here, although my cousin used to be into them.
Great thread idea, KT!
Ryan
Great thread idea, KT!
Ryan
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From: The Big, Oregon
I used to have a model train business. I did custom painting, even built a couple of layouts. Once the economy started going south, people stopped buying, and I had to shut down. When things started picking back up, there was too much competition for me to get a good start again. Oh well, I still have about $10k worth of stuff, and enough stuff to build my dream layout, Maine two-foot gauge in S scale, primarily in the Weeks Mills area, where I grew up.
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From: Summit, NJ
Originally Posted by King Triton
They say thats what makes the difference between a collector and a hobbiest,A collector just buys them and puts them in cases and looks at them.So that makes me a hobbiest.cause if I cant put it on my track,I dont want it.I would rather have one a couple years old that I can enjoy than one that is antique that I would be afraid of damaging.
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: SouthWest Ohio
I'm trying to restore my '65 Cutlass convertible and my '23 Model T Fordor. It's rough when you're bucks-down. Still have my American Flyer trains from the 50's. Will build a nice layout for them some day.
MR
MR
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Charleston, SC
Stuff I do aside from looking for work:
- Restoring my '78 Delta 88 and '70 F-100 after I get a job and move. Not sure about the living arrangements since it's my 1st job out of college but I do have a LOT saved up that I might put towards a house. Either way, it's hard to do cars whilest living in an apartment...
- I play the flute (see: my name). Haven't in awhile since it needs new corks and springs but will fix that after that job comes around
- Since this is the 'I have a train' thread, I've still got all the HO train stuff my dad was trying to set up in the '80s boxed up. Except for the buildings, they're kind of fun to look at.
- I'm into biking, just to keep in shape. Used to go on 50 mile rides just for fun. Besides, it's good for you. Might do a small triathlon someday.
There might be more but it's still early here.
- Restoring my '78 Delta 88 and '70 F-100 after I get a job and move. Not sure about the living arrangements since it's my 1st job out of college but I do have a LOT saved up that I might put towards a house. Either way, it's hard to do cars whilest living in an apartment...
- I play the flute (see: my name). Haven't in awhile since it needs new corks and springs but will fix that after that job comes around
- Since this is the 'I have a train' thread, I've still got all the HO train stuff my dad was trying to set up in the '80s boxed up. Except for the buildings, they're kind of fun to look at.
- I'm into biking, just to keep in shape. Used to go on 50 mile rides just for fun. Besides, it's good for you. Might do a small triathlon someday.
There might be more but it's still early here.
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Howell, Michigan
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From: northwest,sc
I do some Metal Detecting. I havn't been too active at it for the past few years but I did go to the beach last week and found 2 dimes and a penny.
We used to do alot of camping and I would metal detect and fly kites at the beach.
I also used to do some gold panning in the hills of Georgia and North Carolina. Not verry successful.
We used to do alot of camping and I would metal detect and fly kites at the beach.
I also used to do some gold panning in the hills of Georgia and North Carolina. Not verry successful.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: TX
Originally Posted by King Triton
Did you ever see the movie Quigly down under,not sure if I spelled it right,but a good movie about a cowboy in australia who was know for 1000yd shots.
Me,I try to stay in the 300yd range
Me,I try to stay in the 300yd range
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by wezol5484
I thought I was the only one who new that movie. I LOVE that movie. Quigley is a BA and one heck of a shot lol.
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From: Detroit Subs
Originally Posted by gts
Interesting! They sure didn't have digital accessories for HO trains when I was a kid. And 12' rockets? I'll bet homeland security is keeping an eye on those launches...
I like to ride stuff... street bike and snomobile are my favorite, but I also dirtbike a little. I also like to film short videos and produce DVD's. Great thread!
I like to ride stuff... street bike and snomobile are my favorite, but I also dirtbike a little. I also like to film short videos and produce DVD's. Great thread!
And yes, we've had BATFE JBTs at our launches.
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by jpsartre12
Don't get me started on the BATFE. I have a Low Explosive User Permit , issued by the BATFE ($100/3 years) and have a visit from the BATFE at least once a year because 20 years ago they misclassified solid rocket propellant as a low explosive.
And yes, we've had BATFE JBTs at our launches.
And yes, we've had BATFE JBTs at our launches.
