Any Similarly Distracting Hobbies/Obsessions? (Rated G topic!)
Nov 18, 2019 09:42:08 #
JessAlynn
Loc: Bastrop, Texas
Hey guys, I know we all kinda like fishing 😏, but what other hobbies take up your non-on the rod time?
Me? I have many, but my favorite is RockHounding and Dremel tool polishing the finds. If you haven't heard of RockHounding, it is basically glorified shiny/valuable rock, mineral and gemstone collecting. It is actually very sciencey, teaching yourself to be a journeyman geologist, but once you get started it's hard to stop. Items people hunt after too ground items including fossils, geodes, crystal shards and the hardcore dig for seams of more rare gemstone quality specimens.
I prefer creek/river walking to look for various different types of jaspers, agates, quartzites, flints and semiprecious stones like carnelian and garnet. (That way I can fish and hunt at the same time, win win!)
At one time I had hand collected and cleaned/rough polished upwards of 800 lbs of specimens and made a whole garden out of it. Thankfully, I successfully sold the whole lot to another collector before I moved from my rental house to a two bedroom apartment.
After I collect my rocks, they go through a lengthy cleaning process and some I polish with diamond tip dremel bits. Mostly I clean them up enough for my taste, but I have actually sold quite a few larger pieces to lapidary artists so they can cut them into cabochons or knap them into specialty items.
I will attach some pictures of my favorites but I am interested in everyone's 'other than fishing' or hobbies.
Me? I have many, but my favorite is RockHounding and Dremel tool polishing the finds. If you haven't heard of RockHounding, it is basically glorified shiny/valuable rock, mineral and gemstone collecting. It is actually very sciencey, teaching yourself to be a journeyman geologist, but once you get started it's hard to stop. Items people hunt after too ground items including fossils, geodes, crystal shards and the hardcore dig for seams of more rare gemstone quality specimens.
I prefer creek/river walking to look for various different types of jaspers, agates, quartzites, flints and semiprecious stones like carnelian and garnet. (That way I can fish and hunt at the same time, win win!)
At one time I had hand collected and cleaned/rough polished upwards of 800 lbs of specimens and made a whole garden out of it. Thankfully, I successfully sold the whole lot to another collector before I moved from my rental house to a two bedroom apartment.
After I collect my rocks, they go through a lengthy cleaning process and some I polish with diamond tip dremel bits. Mostly I clean them up enough for my taste, but I have actually sold quite a few larger pieces to lapidary artists so they can cut them into cabochons or knap them into specialty items.
I will attach some pictures of my favorites but I am interested in everyone's 'other than fishing' or hobbies.
Multi color inclusive red jasper
Crazy Lace Agate, 4.5 lbs
Rhilodite, 3 lbs
Painted Flint, 6 oz.
Nov 18, 2019 09:50:25 #
Some very beautiful pieces, Jess. I'm a retired rod crafter.
Nov 18, 2019 09:52:05 #
Nov 18, 2019 10:31:55 #
My first passion in life is surfing! I’ve been surfing for over 40 years and have traveled extensively and lived abroad chasing down waves. I’ve been fishing ( salt & freshwater ) almost as long as surfing. I never go on a surf trip without a rod, reel, and small tackle box in my board bag. I’ll be turning 50 this April and have noticed that I surf less and fish more. I’ll surf as long as I can walk but my love for fishing is beginning to take precedence. 🏄🏼♂️🎣
Nov 18, 2019 10:54:25 #
Nov 18, 2019 11:16:37 #
Cooking, baking, gardening, woodworking. I really like to create things and the woodworking gives trees a second life. Beautiful stones there Jess. One can tell you are not only seriously into it but good at it as well.
Nov 18, 2019 11:18:56 #
Nov 18, 2019 13:08:43 #
Church.
Smoking/cooking meats.
Fried green tomatoes in season.
Eating.
Smoking/cooking meats.
Fried green tomatoes in season.
Eating.
Nov 18, 2019 13:13:44 #
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Nov 18, 2019 14:45:05 #
eaglednf wrote:
I paint watercolor landscapes
Welcome to the Forum, Eagle Do you fish?
Nov 18, 2019 14:46:36 #
Bass face wrote:
OZ, what time shall I show up for dinner this evening 🤔🏄🏼♂️🎣
Put another plate on Oz, I'm just walking out the door.
Nov 18, 2019 14:51:28 #
Het Jess A, wasn't there a show a few years back I believe on the History channel referencing rock collection? I can relate what you do if that is what I remember it being. See it wasn't always the Hallmark station, that's seasonable.
As far as interest other than fishing its reading David Baldacci books, cooking since the wife had dinner on the table when I came home and now I get to joyfully return the favor. Occasionally let the grandkids use me for a punching bag, tinkering around the house fixing things and wake up every morning Thanking the Lord for another day.
As far as interest other than fishing its reading David Baldacci books, cooking since the wife had dinner on the table when I came home and now I get to joyfully return the favor. Occasionally let the grandkids use me for a punching bag, tinkering around the house fixing things and wake up every morning Thanking the Lord for another day.
Nov 18, 2019 15:21:09 #
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Church dinner Sunday at Church after services.
Plenty of plates lots of good eats.
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Church dinner Sunday at Church after services.
Plenty of plates lots of good eats.
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