Conference yukon::christian_v7

         Well, you all know now that I have started to enjoy kite flying, 
         as has already been said in Chit-Chat.
         
         Are there any other kite-flyers out there, and if so what sorts 
         are you using?
         
         Paul

    Man who has times for hobbies! :-)
    
    I used to love roller skating...now I'd look like bahama mama on
    wheels.
    
    :-)

    On the eigth day, God created GOLF!  For me it is wonderful, to be
    outdoors in beautiful surroundings, etc.  It is a very humbling game
    and one in which if you let your mind work too hard, the results are
    pitiful - which is a great reminder for me, since I need to be
    constantly reminded to, "Let go and let God...".  Then there is boogie
    boarding(having given up my long board) at our beautiful beach, just a
    block from my front door.  But, maybe the most fun is just walking hand
    in hand with my wife, which we do a lot (as we do golfing and kinda do
    with surfing).
    
    Of course, don't forget the sport that is mentioned in the Bible,
    "baseball" (In the Big-inning...).  We watch it, read about it, coach
    it, umpire and enjoy.
    
    Funny, is there a string, or can you say that I am blessed by God's
    great outdoors.

    	I swim almost every day.  At least a mile.  At least 5 days a
    	week, and most times 6.
    
    	I also swim in masters competitions.  I have some top-10 times
    	in my age group in Colorado this year.
    
    	I am also a very avid vegetable gardener.  (Not flowers or
    	lawns or landscaping though.)  I love to grow them, but really
    	am not very fond of eating them.  Except corn.  Not to boast,
    	but I can turn the most barren soil into a lush vegetable
    	garden!

    .4
    
    So don't boast and tighten yer lips there!  I dislike people who have
    green thumbs... :-)

    	Don't worry about the green thumb.  Mine are brown from working 
    	the soil.  But they get washed off each time I swim...

I love to work with wood, or really anything with my hands, when I get a
chance.  My wife and I built our entire house, driving nearly every nail.  I
even built custom flush-door raised panel cherry cabinets, which came out
great.  Right now we're adding two rooms to the basement, a room off our
bedroom, and I'm trying to get stone walls built around a patio.

I also love particpating, and to a lesser extent, watching, various sports. 
I can't ever stick with any kind of exercise program that consists of
exercise's sake like running or stationary machines, but give me a ball to
chase around and I'll do it for hours.  :-).  I've enjoyed playing basketball
twice a week at lunch for the past several summers.  I do enjoy other sports
such as golf, but my life is too full to make the time for that as often as
I'd like.

Paul

    Well, let's see now...I've got many extra-curricular interests.  
    
    First, I am convinces that there is a pack-rat in my family tree
    somewhere.  I have the compulsion to collect things (foremost are coins
    and comic books).  Since I recognize this as a compulsion (and a big
    drain on funds), I have since stopped accumulating these things (though
    I still have my collections).  My most expensive hobby is my home
    entertainment system, which is on the back burner (i.e. no funds to set
    aside for new equipment at this time).  8^)
    
    Outside collecting things, I take taekwondo, lift weights and run.  All
    are considered hobbies of sorts to me, and good for staying in shape
    physically.
    
    After I get a house, I want to try my hand at gardening. 
    
    -steve  

    Huw's a very keen cyclist - I tag along sometimes :-)
    
    I used to be pretty good at archery, though. In addition to that, I
    read a great deal (not so much since I started the course, though); I
    like needlework (especially embroidery and cross-stitch); and I play
    the guitar (classical and chords). I'd really love to take up the bass
    guitar - I used to play at school - but finances don't permit at the
    present time. 

    For me it is playing guitar, which I don't have much time for anymore
    (:^(, and singing in the choir, which, because of school, I don't have
    time for ((:^( x 2) because it conflicts with a school night.

    As a family, we enjoy camping in the summer and sometimes spring and
    fall.  We usually manage a hike or two while we are out.

    We also are what I would casual bird watchers.  We keep a bird book in
    our 4WD so that we can always look a new one up for identification and
    one at home for birds that come to the feeder.  As we see new ones we
    mark the location and date in the books.  During the summer months we
    keep a hummingbird feeder out.  In fact, we still have a few around,
    though they should be departing soon and then we can look forward to
    seeing them in April of next year.  It is always the same ones that
    come back because in April, before we put the feeder out, one will show
    up looking for it in the same spot as always.  They must have great
    memories!

    Ron

    
    I enjoy reading up on history.  My favorite era is the 
    American Civil War.  Also dabbled a bit in Greece, Carthage, 
    Rome, Crusades, etc.
    
    One thing about the mid 1800's that's left a huge impression 
    on me was the tremendous religious foundation.  Scarcely any 
    public speech, military address, or letter home did not call 
    upon God's blessings or pray for support.  Any elected official 
    who so referred to God these days would likely be arrested for 
    violating freedom from religion laws.  Simply amazing how 
    we as a country have changed.
    
    Otto

    re: .11
    
    You noticed that too, huh?  8^)
    
    -steve 

    ...but today's world is so much more improved!
    
    NOT!

    Myself I enjoy spending as much time with my 2 boys as possible. Of
    course hockey is on the agenda. In the winter I will build an ice
    skating rink out back and play with them until 10-11 pm. In the summer
    we will "slap" on the roller blades and play street hockey. And all the
    time in between we collect sports cards, mainly hockey. (of course).
    
    
    We also enjoy playing all sports but most of all I REALLY enjoy being
    their "pal" and not just their dad. Rent movies and video games and
    cook popcorn is on the agenda every Friday night. :-)
    
    Sylvain

>                <<< Note 561.13 by FRETZ::HEISER "Maranatha!" >>>

>    ...but today's world is so much more improved!

>    NOT!

    Well, maybe not improved, but I sure do feel enlightened, don't you?!

    Ron

    Well, when I have free time, I do like woodworking, cabinet building
    and such. I like repairing clock cases. I have several I need to repair
    that were my grandfathers'. I do like making childrens furniture and
    toys out of wood as well. In fact I have attempted to start a small
    business at this... But am resigned to just doing local craft bazaars
    instead.
    
    I like watching hockey, though in Colorado we don't see much. I do go
    to the Air Forse Academy Hockey games when I can.
    
    I also really enjoy being involved with the Scouts, so I consider this
    a hobby as well. 
    
    Bob
    

    I enjoy playing my guitar and singing praises unto our heavenly Father! 
    I particularly enjoy when the Lord uses me as a vessel to lead other
    people into His presence through worship.
    
    I also enjoy being with my wife (even if she does drag has to drag me
    through Marshall's from time to time!).
    
    I enjoy doing whatever my kids like to do.  My oldest (BJ-9) loves baseball,
    so I play baseball with him.  My middle son, Jeremy-7, loves to play on
    the computer and is playing soccer for the first time, so I love doing
    those things with him.  My youngest son, Timothy -3 , loves playing
    with his "Hot Wheels", so I love getting down on the floor and playing
    cars with him.  And of course, all of us guys love to get down and
    wrestle on the floor!
    
    Bing

    Hmmm...
    
    I was feeling rather boring, when this topic first started.. sorta like
    what do I do??? 
    
    Then I realized that I do a lot! Perhaps not hobby type stuff, but
    nonetheless rewarding.. like taking pajama rides with the boys, having
    a candlelight devotion and/or dessert, reading books together, fishing,
    playing games...
    
    But that's just everyday life... I suppose it's a terrible thing to
    call  your children your hobby.. but what else do I have time for! 
    It's God, them and others.
    
    I love teaching Sunday School, but as you know at this time, I'm
    waiting for God's class for me. :-)
    
    In His Love,
    Nancy

    My hobby is also my business.  I am a Nutritional & Holistic
    Consultant, which is also the name of my business.  I love to be God's
    instrument for chaning peoples lives for the better, with the natural
    ways he has provided.
    (My favorite recent example is a 72 year old Christian lady who was on
    a lot of drugs for her heart[2 coronary arteries 80-90% blocked].  She
    was significantly overweight and had problems with her nerves.  I put
    her on an herbal supplement for her heart, one for her nerves, and one
    to help her loose weight a little faster - I also suggested some simple
    dietary changes.  She actually made most of the changes and took the
    herbs.   ***   ***  She has lost 2 dress sizes in less than three weeks
    and many of her symptoms are gone.  She feels MUCH better.  Everyone
    notices right away that she is looking better.   :-)   )
    
    When I am not working here or counseling, I am writing
    religous/political newsletters, or bible studying or spending time with
    my pregnant wife and business partner.  Somewhere I also squeeze in a
    little time to eat and sleep.  :-)
    
    Rich 

	Lately my hobbies are changing diapers and vaccuuming
	rugs, but if I have the time, I've got a few others.

	I'm an aerobics instructor, not currently employed, and
	a personal trainer/fitness counselor.  I love to read
	about fitness and nutrition.  

	I like to bike ride, which I just started this year.  Time has
	only allowed me to ride once a week at most.

	I run, which I sometimes like.  Other times I do it because it's
	like banging your head on the wall - it feels so good when you stop!!

	I've been known to golf, though the clubs have sat idle for
	over two years now, and I'm an expert skier, though the skis
	have sat idle for over a year.

	I love to cook, too (won't mention the other side of this - eating!)

	My most recent "extra-curricular" activity will be assisting
	with Discovery Church for the 4 and 5 year olds at our church.
	I'll be leading one of the learning centers, which is a ten-minute
	activity based upon the day's lesson (memory verse, crafts, or
	coloring).

	I manage to keep pretty busy, even when I don't want to !

	Karen

    I like to read - anything from autobiographies of people who spark an
    interest to the past and current on the British Royal Family.  I like 
    "Our Daily Bread" a daily devotional that is published quarterly by RBC
    (Resources for Biblical Communication).  I also enjoy any type of
    christian magazine (Focus on the Family, CCM, Virtue, Today's Christian
    Woman, etc...)
    
    I like to ride my bike (which doesn't actually happen very often).  My
    husband runs and rides, and I can't keep up with him so I sit back and
    watch :-)  We do like to walk together (though even there I have to run
    to keep up with him!)
    
    Renovating our home is a hobby to both of us.  We totally renovated our
    first house, sold that and bought another older colonial about 4 months
    ago.  We are currently redoing the full bath, and I have to admit it's 
    testing my patience (what patience?!) - so I'm getting 2 for the price
    of 1: a new bathroom and 'character building' by the Master Carpenter
    himself.
    
    Oh, I almost forgot...singing!  I love to sing - in the car, around the
    house, at church.
    
    Some of you might think me strange for saying this, but I like to
    CLEAN!  I wouldn't call it a hobby as it's really a responsibility but 
    when you like doing something it's not drudgery.  It's one of those jobs 
    that you can see the results of and I like that (even if it's never 
    truly done.)
    
    Boy, when I started writing this I felt like Nancy did - I have a
    boring life compared to these other people.  Now that I've starting
    thinking about it, I see there are many things I enjoy doing and do 
    well, but I just don't have the time or opportunity to do some of them
    as often as I'd like:  party planning (I've planned two 25th anniversary
    parties, my wedding, several large cookouts, baby and wedding showers),
    floral arranging, writing poetry.
    
    Karen

    Now come on, what hobby would be so bad as to be set hidden.. Geebe
    gosh.....
    
    

    .23
    
    You don't wanna know! :-) :-)

    re .23
    
    The moderators didn't set it hidden.  It was set hidden by the person
    entering as humor FOR the moderators.
    
    Bing

	Karen,
	
	If you get the urge to practice your cleaning hobby,
	you're welcome to visit us anytime, particularly
	the first two weeks of October as we vacate the
	premises...

	Always happy to help a sister!

	Karen

    We need to hire Karen to whip us into shape! ;-)
    
    Mike

    You guys!  8^)
    
    

    re: .26
    
    ok....but I don't do windows!  :-)
    
    

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    Note 561.31 has been UNhidden by the moderators!  8^)
    
    Now cut that out!

    Right now my wife's and my hobby is Country Dancing. We've taken
    classes, joined a dance club and we're out kicking it every Saturday.
    At first I didn't know how the crowds would be, but to my amazement,
    they don't drink, most don't smoke and are very well behaved. In
    fact, many of the bars that tried having country dancing have dropped
    it because they don't make enough money at the bar. The can only charge
    so much for ice tea and soda.

    Jim

>    Note 561.31 has been UNhidden by the moderators!  8^)

Now there's a switch!

          I think my hobby is trying not to get chastised.

>          I think my hobby is trying not to get chastised.

For me, that would be an occupation.  ;-)

    Stop it, Mark...

    on a more serious note....
    
    G-d says, through the prophet Isaiah (or 'Yesheyahu', another variant
    on the notion of G-d being our Salvation - our Yeshua):
    
    	He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our inquities,
    	the chastisement that is for our peace was laid upon him, and
    	by his stripes we are healed.
    
    He took the chastisement that should have been ours, and through it we
    have G-d's peace - by His stripes, we are healed.
    
    
    G-d is so good,
    
    
    Steve

    Not so much a hobby, more of a determination to keep the old ticker
    functioning (somewhat encouraged by the fact that the car is needed
    during the daytime for childrens' taxi duties!).
    
    And that is cycling, which I do to and from work each day, a distance
    of about 5 miles each way including hills in BOTH directions :-(
    
    The task was made a little nore enjoyable with the provision of a new
    Trek road-race bike earlier in the year (paid for the the compensation
    award from the time I got knocked off right outside DECpark two years
    ago).
    
    I also enjoy (?) the occasional game of squash, but don't play
    regularly enough to improve my standard of play, but this doesn't
    bother me too much as the main reason for playing is to enjoy the
    actual game and try to maintain a reasonable fitness level.
    
    Paul

         As you will know I have a minor interest in kite-flying.
         
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