Come on, pick me a hobby.

MistyCheese · 18-09-2016 09:41PM #1

I need a hobby. But I don't know what hobby to choose so I'm throwing it out there to the sensible, level headed regulars of AH to suggest a hobby for me. What could possibly go wrong?

I don't have a lot of money, was hoping to keep this under €30 a month ideally. I've two kids to fit my shiny new hobby around so please bear that in mind but otherwise go nuts!

Widdershins · 18-09-2016 09:43PM

What do you like? Art/making things or more physically active pursuits?

Yellow pack crisps · 18-09-2016 09:44PM

No drama is cool! Find it on fb just make a small contribution each class and has many parts to it.

antodeco · 18-09-2016 09:44PM

Gokarting once a month!

Temptamperu · 18-09-2016 09:45PM

Maybe you could set up a running man situation and we all hunt a chap?

Keplar240B · 18-09-2016 09:46PM

the one where you have to build a sailing ship in in a bottle.

everlast75 · 18-09-2016 09:46PM

Bean flicking?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 18-09-2016 09:46PM

The gym is usually around the €30 a month... Possibly the best hobby you could take up! Make an event of it... Gym, swim and sauna, relax...

sneakysnake007 · 18-09-2016 09:46PM

Running? Great exercise and not expensive once you invest in a good pair of running shoes!

18-09-2016 09:47PM

Roller derby! Great fun.

Archeron · 18-09-2016 10:06PM

Disposing of bodies. There's a thread near here that needs you.

MistyCheese · 18-09-2016 10:18PM

Some great ideas so far thanks guys. To answer a question I'm open to suggestions for both active and arty, not ruling out either.

The local gym is €50 a month so a bit more than I could realistically spend. Running is more affordable all right and I already do have a decent pair of runners. It's a little bit boring though to be a sole hobby. I enjoy it, but not quite enough.

Tasden · 18-09-2016 10:20PM

Baking, kids can help you and you get to eat lots of yummy cakes

Starscream25 · 18-09-2016 10:22PM

Lego, some really cool sets out there

Peregrine · 18-09-2016 10:23PM

Meme connoisseur

Tasden · 18-09-2016 10:24PM

Starscream25 wrote: »

Lego, some really cool sets out there

This is actually a really good suggestion op! You wouldnt believe how relaxing and therapeutic it is for me to sit down with my daughter and build Lego sets!

endacl · 18-09-2016 10:25PM

A night course in something your interested in? An upfront fee, but a lot less than €30 a month.

http://www.nightcourses.com/

choons · 18-09-2016 10:25PM

MistyCheese wrote: »

Some great ideas so far thanks guys. To answer a question I'm open to suggestions for both active and arty, not ruling out either.

The local gym is €50 a month so a bit more than I could realistically spend. Running is more affordable all right and I already do have a decent pair of runners. It's a little bit boring though to be a sole hobby. I enjoy it, but not quite enough.

If you already run, try parkrun every Saturday morning:

http://www.parkrun.ie/

I look forward to more AH type responses :pac:

ladyella · 18-09-2016 10:26PM

I've just started a c25k with my local athletic club. It's twice a week in the evenings so it's handy for after my hubby gets home from work and it's 2 euro a session. Im notsporty in the slightest but I love it and as much as I adore my 2 kids, the 'me' time that's child free is wonderful

BattleCorp · 18-09-2016 10:30PM

Has pulling the chimp been mentioned yet?

€30 per month would buy you a subscription to all sorts of fcuked up stuff to **** over.

boobar · 18-09-2016 10:35PM

Hill walking

Book club

Some sport - tennis, squash, five a side...

Guitar lessons

Model Aircraft

donegaLroad · 18-09-2016 10:39PM

Tying flies for fly-fishing.

Once you get up to speed you can start framing them and selling them as wall hangings.

see here

Peregrine · 18-09-2016 10:39PM

MistyCheese wrote: »

I don't have a lot of money, was hoping to keep this under €30 a month ideally. I've two kids to fit my shiny new hobby around so please bear that in mind but otherwise go nuts!

Kindle Unlimited is a fraction of that price. Plus you have access to public libraries.

Or you could just buy and read three books a month.

MistyCheese · 18-09-2016 10:49PM

Food for thought. I'm not ignoring anyone, I'm heading to bed though. Thanks to all for your suggestions so far.

Hammer89 · 18-09-2016 10:55PM

I'd agree with the gym thing. It's a hobby and you'd set be setting a superb example for your kids, in a time when childhood obesity is kind of prevalent.

But just make sure whatever it is, it makes you happy. Kids can pick up on that too

muddypaws · 18-09-2016 11:07PM

Do you have a dog? If so, Canicross, more fun that just normal running.

Mr. FoggPatches · 18-09-2016 11:13PM

Kid juggling. Start off with the two you have, but you'll need to have another one when you want to up your game.

Noveight · 18-09-2016 11:16PM

Queuing enthusiast. Such a diverse field. Dole queue, chipper queue, shop queue etc etc.

Mr. FoggPatches · 18-09-2016 11:17PM

Noveight wrote: »

Queuing enthusiast. Such a diverse field. Dole queue, chipper queue, shop queue etc etc.

Good call. Go to the airport for the grand slam.
Queue to check bags, queue at security, queue to get on plane. Best fun you can have with your clothes (and sunglasses) on.

bilbot79 · 18-09-2016 11:20PM

My dad got mad into model trains and railway sets. He bought items from all over the world on eBay to create a model world for the trains to go through. Even one that ran on steam. I was home once and the postman called with a package, he opened up the letterbox and shout 'choo choooo'

obviously knew what dads hobby was

bodice ripper · 18-09-2016 11:27PM

Tagging overpasses. Best done at a time when the kids are in bed. Perfect.

Come on, pick me a hobby.

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