I am truly inspired by McKenzie's turbines.  They are a work of pure genius.  They embody the spirit of what it means to be a guy to the "T."

We are a pretty motorcycle focused group (how's that for an opening obvious statement).  What I'm wondering is, when you're not working, wrenching, or riding, what else do you enjoy doing?

I like to do open water long distance swimming.  I also like to read voraciously, coach karate and kung-fu, play with my sons, and eat really good food.

What other passions lurk beneath your veneer of motorcycle grease?

El Noobo

I write. A lot. I used to headline the local poetry scene, back when that actually meant something. (Yeah tickets sold out to spoken word events, WTF?)

I'm a published photographer. (No not like NG or anything, but I wish.)

I also fly Ultralights, because they are uber badass.

cat3 road racer...until hugo came along.

I assemble shaZam!.

And there's no "c" in Makenzie.

I drink heavily - I'm still in college so I'm not an alcoholic, just a student.

Also, 5 days a week at the gym unless I get distracted by working on the bike, then its less. I read when the weather sucks. Sometimes I even try to get together with the occasional lady friend if I can find some time - and a someone whose single. I've had a bad track record lately (no mc pun intended) with getting involved with girls who are already spoken for. Oops.

Quote from: makenzie71 on September 21, 2006, 12:26:30 AM
And there's no "c" in Makenzie.

Are you sure about that???

Sex.  I'm always trying to have sex with my wife.

And, boardgames; wargames to be specific: Axis&Allies, Pirates (which I get to play with my nephews!), Risk, History of the World, Ogre/G.E.V., CarWars, Rivets.

Quote from: scratch on September 21, 2006, 10:25:26 AM
Sex.  I'm always trying to have sex with my wife.

Trying to have sex with my wife is one of my hobbies as well. We usually end up doing it doggy style, I'll sit up & beg for a while while she rolls over & plays dead.

Muzzle loading shooting, brewing beer & drinking such beer, working on cars. Watching my boys playing sport, there was one this year but I dare say there'll two next year.

Quote from: bubba zanetti on September 21, 2006, 03:47:01 PM
Trying to have sex with my wife is one of my hobbies as well. We usually end up doing it doggy style, I'll sit up & beg for a while while she rolls over & plays dead.

Would you rather SHE sits up and begs while YOU play dead!?  

Quote from: pandy on September 21, 2006, 03:49:43 PM

Quote from: bubba zanetti on September 21, 2006, 03:47:01 PM
Trying to have sex with my wife is one of my hobbies as well. We usually end up doing it doggy style, I'll sit up & beg for a while while she rolls over & plays dead.

Would you rather SHE sits up and begs while YOU play dead!? 

Hmmmmmmmmm...


Somehow, I kind of like how that sounds...


...how is that game played?

Can you show us?

Bah...I guess I should have highlighted the "boy/dead" part!   

I don't mind not moving. 

 

I need to practice my swerving skillz with you...you've been at this a lot longer than I have.  

Quote from: pantablo on September 20, 2006, 11:30:08 PM
cat3 road racer...until hugo came along.

I know what you mean about the racing / kids conflict.  I used to do tournament karate until my boys were born.  Since then, it's been just coaching rather than competing.  Now that they're a bit older, I am looking forward to being more active in the study of martial arts.  My oldest son has just started studying aikido.  I may sign up for lessons so that we can practice together.

What a great way to bond with your boys!

Pandy - Was that verbal swerving skillz, physical swerving skillz, motorcycle swerving skillz, or sexual swerving skillz?

Quote from: scratch on September 21, 2006, 04:52:58 PM
What a great way to bond with your boys!

Pandy - Was that verbal swerving skillz, physical swerving skillz, motorcycle swerving skillz, or sexual swerving skillz?

Yes! 

Okay!

Back to our normally, abnormal thread about What Other Mad Pursuits Are There Out There? 

the sex thing sounds pretty interesting....how does that work?

i like bastardization of...whatever
building a 59 bugeye sprite with a SUZUKI T-3 converted to RWD
after that is the wif's project
a 66 stang with a complete 2001 ranger 2.3L/5 sp/might even try to get the ABS to work
after that a 65 VINTAGE FV race car....get it back to race condition....then get it back to street condition
working an a plan for a veggie burner install kit for diesel cars(not very original....but want to try)
ysr with a XR80-100+ engine
RG-V 250 chassis with a DR650 engine
machining bits of AL with my lathe
canoeing/kayaking
someday i also want to build a solar water heater also
paint a giant  on my roof on the back side where the wif will never see it

I want a generator sooooo bad....but I got NO wind....2-3 MPH at most....and i live on a ridge....SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
and the I^2R losses from the stream would be to great.....600-700 ft away....and not on my property

Build solar cells.  If wind wasn't so plentiful in my area that's where I would have started...you can build your own for like $2~3 a pop.  Not very efficient ones, but ones that work...and only cost $2~3 a pop lol.

Also avg wind spd in your area is 7mph...you can turn a minigen in that kind of wind.  If you want to tinker with something I can get you a ready to go kit for $40 (shipped)...has a generator and blades.  It's made for stuff like classroom experimentation with box fans as a source (because students don't go outside anymore :rolleyes: ).  They exceed 150v with a good spin of the shaft, but will only produce about 25ma...which will trickle charge a 12v battery or run all kinds of LEDS and other small stuff.  They're super fun.

Quote from: El Noobo on September 21, 2006, 04:49:26 PM

Quote from: pantablo on September 20, 2006, 11:30:08 PM
cat3 road racer...until hugo came along.

I know what you mean about the racing / kids conflict.  I used to do tournament karate until my boys were born.  Since then, it's been just coaching rather than competing.  Now that they're a bit older, I am looking forward to being more active in the study of martial arts.  My oldest son has just started studying aikido.  I may sign up for lessons so that we can practice together.

Aikido can be extremely time consuming and is essentially useless in self defense unfortunately. It's extremely difficult to learn and takes a lifetime to master (and even then you are still learning). I enjoyed the time I spent studying it though, and typically used it as more of a meditative/relaxation set similar to tai chi, as it is all about flow and balance. If your son is interested in a workable martial arts I'd suggest jiu jitsu. Plus, it sounds awesome when you say, "I know jiu jitsu."