Hobbies

[AirForceAlways]

Just as the title suggests, what are your favorite hobbies? You can be as descriptive or vague as you want. I'll go first:

My favorite hobby is flying. As a couple of you saw in the previous cadet forum, I received awards for promoting Aviation related activities in my community, I even won some money for it! I guess I got hooked when I picked up a copy of Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2004. I messed about in the Cessnas, learning how to fly, then moved up to the bigger jumbo jets and began attempting to fly according to regulations (or as close as I could get in a home simulator game) From then on, it was love at first sight. In November of 2007 I took my first "introduction flight" at a local flight school. The CFI allowed me to take-off, maneuver, and land a Cessna 172SP with a Garmin G1000 system onboard (some of you may have seen this in Flight Simulator X, and I have pictures as well if anyone cares to see.) If all works out well, I might be able to start lessons for my Private Pilot's Certificate this upcoming summer. So, there you have it.

Now, how about all you?

[flyBoy2010]

I also love to fly. I have accumulated about 10 hours and hope to solo before New Year's.
But my favorite hobby by far is hiking/climbing. In the mountains you get this special feeling that comes from nowhere else. I have over 200 miles backpacking with 8 major summits. This last summer my boy scout troop went to Mt Baker in Washington and spent 6 days on the glacier learning crevasse rescue, glacier travel, etc. We had perfect weather the entire time.:D On the last day we summitted Mt Baker right after sunrise and the view was amazing.
Anyone interested in pics PM me.

AirForceAlways; I wouldn't mind seeing some of your pictures from flying.

[MP_Girl]

Hobbies, Hobbies, Hobbies..

Well let's see what I have up my sleeve. First and foremost, my most favorite hobby would be the internet *laughs* To be more detailed, I love instant messengers, CSS, Java, AHTML, XHTML, Java, and BHTML. I love photography, and my most favorite genre for photography would have to be nature. I also love scrapbooking with a passion. I am just starting to get into Videography. Perhaps the most favorite hobby of mine would have to be Genealogy. I managed to trace mine on my Paternal Grandmother's side back to 1646 in Acadieville, NB. I love Research also. Military history, well, not so much a hobby, but I enjoy learning it. I am just starting to become interested in wanting to fly. I'm looking at joining a local Civil Air Patrol Squadron.

[StormCrow]

GRUNT'S FORUM!!!...lol

Really though I like to minister the word to people, I love to draw and am waiting for a response from Marvel Comics, Writing...poetry and stories, I love working on hardware of all kinds, Television, Comic Books, my dog, giving love advice...nobody better say I'm soft...lol...my job, and many other things...

Storm

[TruBlu]

Computer Networking is what I do. I'm studying for my Net+ and my A+ certifications, and hope to have them by the end of this year.

[Billyd]

If you really want to get the most out of Flight Simming, check out a virtual airline. While it isn't required, most of the virtual airlines fly online with ATC. Go to VATSIM.org and check it out.

See you in the wild blue!

[Buffa1oso1di3r]

I love to read, mainly military fiction, as well as paintballing and airsofting. I also like to research the militaries of other countries... for some odd reason, it's fun.

[TruBlu]

I love to read, mainly military fiction, as well as paintballing and airsofting. I also like to research the militaries of other countries... for some odd reason, it's fun.

Paintball is fun. That's a hobby of mine that I didn't put (oh no!). What kind of marker do you have? I've got a VSC Phantom, that's right baby, stock class pump! Its what the real ballers do!

[StormCrow]

I also like to study on ancient Military leaders, armies, tactics, and things like that. I'm big on history.

Storm

[CAPSmith]

If all works out well, I might be able to start lessons for my Private Pilot's Certificate this upcoming summer. So, there you have it.

AFA,

Have you ever considered joining CAP as well as JROTC? CAP offers many special activities that are available to cadets specifically for that goal. For example, the National Powered Flight Academy (or glider) is held multiple time in many locations throughout the country. For under $1,000 most students leave with their solo rating.

The average cost of a solo nowadays is around $3,500-$4,000. From there, CAP also has scholarships available to bring you from your solo to private pilot certificate.

If you want some more information:

Information about CAP: www.gocivilairpatrol.com
Information about Activities: www.cap.gov/ncsa
Information about Scholarships: www.cap.gov/scholarships

[StormCrow]

I wanted to join CAP. But after consideration I determined that I may be to old, and that my JROTC rank might not transfer over. Not to mention I don't have a car...and I have a job...lol

Storm

[CAPSmith]

I wanted to join CAP. But after consideration I determined that I may be to old, and that my JROTC rank might not transfer over. Not to mention I don't have a car...and I have a job...lol

So as not to derail the Hobby discussion: http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/showthread.php?t=211

My hobbies include; hiking, biking, CAP, flying, camping, etc.

[StormCrow]

I used to love hiking....Then I blew out my knee in high school...so that went out the window...

Storm

[Buffa1oso1di3r]

Paintball is fun. That's a hobby of mine that I didn't put (oh no!). What kind of marker do you have? I've got a VSC Phantom, that's right baby, stock class pump! Its what the real ballers do!

Heh, I gotta rent or borrow one from my friends. They're expensive... and, it was either a paintball marker or an airsoft gun... I got the gun, cause good airsoft guns are very, very hard to come by.

[MP_Girl]

Other hobbies: college work, and talking to people on grunts!

psh, Storm, you do sound a little soft with those comments :-P

[StormCrow]

Hey...real men cry okay...real men cry...lol

Storm

[TruBlu]

Hey...real men cry okay...real men cry...lol

Storm

LOL!!! I'm thinking about replacing your other quote with this one in my signature. Nah... Oh, that gave me a good laugh, thank you.

Heh, I gotta rent or borrow one from my friends. They're expensive... and, it was either a paintball marker or an airsoft gun... I got the gun, cause good airsoft guns are very, very hard to come by.

I hear you, paintball is expensive, that's the main reason I play pump. And you are absolutely right, good airsoft guns are very hard to come by.

[StormCrow]

Why don't you use them both?

I've been told that I should try local stand up in some of the places around town.

Storm

[TruBlu]

Why don't you use them both?

I've been told that I should try local stand up in some of the places around town.

Storm

Too true, I should use both! Good deal.

You should try it if you get the chance (I mean really whats the worst that could happen? Don't answer that actually lol). I don't think I could do it though as most of my humor, actually all of it is spur of the moment, play it off of things that are going on. But that's just me.

[C.A.P. Flight Officer]

I also like to study on ancient Military leaders, armies, tactics, and things like that. I'm big on history.

Storm

I LOVE history. Someone gives me a book abo history I don't leave that spot until I finish it. Can you PM me some good sources or bokk or whatever about military leaders, tactics...................................:D

[Jr.NekR]

Some of you get out from in front of the tv and computer and git outside. I hunt, fish, go 4-wheelin and snowsheenin.

[flyBoy2010]

Some of you get out from in front of the tv and computer and git outside. I hunt, fish, go 4-wheelin and snowsheenin.

Hey! I love the outdoors. Like I said earlier I do a lot of hiking and snowboarding.
So don't tell me to "get out." (lol!)

[StormCrow]

I LOVE SNOWBOARDING...

That's kind of ironic to seeing as I am native to Florida...lol.

But yeah the first time I went up on the mountains of Oregon...I fell in love with it. The rush, the technique, and the fun. It was awesome.

Storm

[flyBoy2010]

I live in Oklahoma. The tallest "mountain" in our area is about 200 ft high.

[TruBlu]

I live in Oklahoma. The tallest "mountain" in our area is about 200 ft high.

South Carolina baby, we don't even know what HILLS are lol! But I like to ski when I get the chance. I go up to Bromly Mountain in VT. I love it, but I like western mountains better, the snow is powdery, as apposed to North East skiing where it is more hard packed and icy. But its fun none-the-less.

[flyBoy2010]

I have no love of East Coast skiing. The snow is icy and the mountains are small. The Rockies are much better. My favorite resort is Telluride, CO.

[StormCrow]

I've never had the privileged of Boarding in the Rockies but I have seen them. Beautiful view from Denver.

Storm

[TruBlu]

I have no love of East Coast skiing. The snow is icy and the mountains are small. The Rockies are much better. My favorite resort is Telluride, CO.

I never said I loved it, but we tend to go VT because of family that we can visit while there.

[C/ZOOMIE]

am waiting for a response from Marvel Comics, Storm



OMG! That'd be awesome to draw for Marvel! I grew up loving Spiderman (and Residnet Evil although not related to Marvel).

As for me:

FLYING, I first played Microsoft Flight Simulator 95 when I was 8 and have played/owned every game since. I have taken one orientation flight in C.A.P but just don't care enough about Cessna's to set up another so soon..........

[StormCrow]

Yeah I am quite nervous though...

It is something I have dreamed of since Disney teamed up with Pixar and started doing animated movies.

Hope for the best,

Storm

[C/ZOOMIE]

Yeah I am quite nervous though...

It is something I have dreamed of since Disney teamed up with Pixar and started doing animated movies.

Hope for the best,

Storm

Well good luck with that, Man. Tell us how it goes.........

[StormCrow]

Still Waiting but will do...

Does anyone watch the Food Network?

Storm

[C.A.P. Flight Officer]

Still Waiting but will do...

Does anyone watch the Food Network?

Storm

I watch FOOD Network occasionally. Mostly I watch Unwrapped, Good Eats, 40 Dollars A Day...............Why do you ask? What is your favorite show? I would have to say that mine is Unwrapped because it shows how food was created and it also shows how it is made. :mp:

[StormCrow]

My favs...Emeril Live, Iron Chef America, Boy meets Grill, and Triple D.

Nah, I just think that those who watch Food Network have a unique taste.

Storm

[El Supremo]

South Carolina baby, we don't even know what HILLS are lol! But I like to ski when I get the chance. I go up to Bromly Mountain in VT. I love it, but I like western mountains better, the snow is powdery, as apposed to North East skiing where it is more hard packed and icy. But its fun none-the-less.

I live in south Georgia, i've never even seen snow.lol.

[MP_Girl]

I live in south Georgia, i've never even seen snow.lol.

Are you serious?!

Wow, your missing out!~ Snow is frickin awesome!:D:D

[flyBoy2010]

I live in south Georgia, i've never even seen snow.lol.

Take a trip this winter and go up north to New York!
You absolutely have to at least see snow!

[StormCrow]

I would love to take a trip to New York just so that I can go see the famous comic book stores, and visit my hopeful new employer...(Marvel).

Yes I am a comic book junky, I collect from marvel and DC mainly.

Storm

[C/ZOOMIE]

I wanna go to NYC to mess with NYPD........:D.........

[TruBlu]

I wanna go to NYC to mess with NYPD........:D.........

Mess with NYPD lol! How do you expect to do that and then NOT find your self in the clink? Lol, that's one of the dumbest things I've heard all day (I hear a lot of dumb stuff in one day don't you worry about that). :D:D:D

[C/ZOOMIE]

Mess with NYPD lol! How do you expect to do that and then NOT find your self in the clink? Lol, that's one of the dumbest things I've heard all day (I hear a lot of dumb stuff in one day don't you worry about that). :D:D:D

Lol, I'm a Police Explorer so I know how much I could mess with a Cop and not get beat. NYPD on the other hand is a whole new story..........

[El Supremo]

Aside from never seeing real snow, i'm in to distance running, swimming, writing poetry, listening/interpreting music, and singing in a band.

[Jr.NekR]

I Whitetail, Black Bear, Moose, and Turkey hunt. I fish, go mudding, 4-wheeling, snowsheening, work in trucks and party. Most of those follow with partying.

[Drill for life]

Okay here it goes. I love snowboarding, I went this past winter and fell in love. I love making music. I especially like to go shopping(hey if we're going to let Stormcrow cry, I sure can shop). I like to use Grunts,Myspace,Leatherneck. I love hanging out at the recruiting office and just shooting the breeze. Thats me.