• Hobbies?

    From HusTler@VERT/HAVENS to All on Saturday, June 08, 2019 19:27:30
    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call BBSing? I'm into fishing. Does that count as a hobby?

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to HusTler on Saturday, June 08, 2019 20:42:56
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to All on Sat Jun 08 2019 07:27 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call BBSing? I'm into fishing. Does that count as a hobby?


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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to MRO on Sunday, June 09, 2019 18:24:00
    On 06-08-19 20:42, MRO wrote to HusTler <=-

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    Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to All on Sat Jun 08 2019 07:27 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call BBSing? I'm into fishing. Does that count as a hobby?


    i have 951 msgs in here on my bbs.

    Most of mine are covered elsewhere, like ham radio, sports, etc. :)


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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Vk3jed on Sunday, June 09, 2019 12:59:55
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to MRO on Sun Jun 09 2019 06:24 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call

    i have 951 msgs in here on my bbs.

    Most of mine are covered elsewhere, like ham radio, sports, etc. :)


    no, i mean my msg sub isnt empty; it has 951 msgs
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  • From Marisag@VERT/AMIGAC to MRO on Sunday, June 09, 2019 11:46:26
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to HusTler on Sat Jun 08 2019 20:42:56

    68 on mine...

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Marisag on Sunday, June 09, 2019 14:54:43
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Marisag to MRO on Sun Jun 09 2019 11:46 am

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to HusTler on Sat Jun 08 2019 20:42:56

    68 on mine...

    Marisa


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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to HUSTLER on Sunday, June 09, 2019 13:56:00
    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call BBSing? I'm into fishing. Does that count as a hobby?

    Fishing is one, but it is not one of mine.

    I would call BBSing a hobby. I am also interested in Model Railroading,
    but it has been a while since I felt like I had the money, time, or
    patience to do much with it (for me it seems to take all three at once).

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to MRO on Monday, June 10, 2019 08:26:00
    On 06-09-19 12:59, MRO wrote to Vk3jed <=-

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    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to MRO on Sun Jun 09 2019 06:24 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call

    i have 951 msgs in here on my bbs.

    Most of mine are covered elsewhere, like ham radio, sports, etc. :)


    no, i mean my msg sub isnt empty; it has 951 msgs

    I'm not sure what I have, have to look.


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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Dumas Walker on Monday, June 10, 2019 11:36:00
    On 06-09-19 13:56, Dumas Walker wrote to HUSTLER <=-

    Fishing is one, but it is not one of mine.

    Nor mine, I never managed to catch anything, though sitting with a line in the water is quite relaxing.

    I would call BBSing a hobby. I am also interested in Model
    Railroading, but it has been a while since I felt like I had the money, time, or patience to do much with it (for me it seems to take all three
    at once).

    I can understand model railroading, but don't have the space, time or money, and doubtful I have the patience either. I do appreciate a good layout though.

    However, I have gained an interest in drone flying and aerial photography. Got a cheap Chinese drone to play with. Fun to fly, but has a number of issues. The camera quality isn't too bad though, but without any stabilisation, the best way to use it is to get it in position, then start shooting video. Vertical motion could be done without disturbing the camera too much, but horizontal motion would cause jerkiness when the drone starts or stops moving.


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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to HusTler on Sunday, June 09, 2019 21:59:06
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to All on Sat Jun 08 2019 07:27 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call BBSing? I'm into fishing. Does that count as a hobby?

    There are currently 507 messages in my Dove-Net Hobbies area.. This might not be the most active sub-board on Dove-net though. But I'd suggest re-adjusting your scan pointers with your QWK account on Dove-Net so you can download the past messages in this sub-board.

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  • From Sandman@VERT/HAVENS to Nightfox on Monday, June 10, 2019 15:24:49
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to HusTler on Sun Jun 09 2019 09:59 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for
    that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call

    There are currently 507 messages in my Dove-Net Hobbies area.. This might not be the most active sub-board on Dove-net though. But I'd suggest re-adjusting your scan pointers with your QWK account on Dove-Net so you can download the past messages in this sub-board.

    Ok.. How far back should I go?

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to Sandman on Monday, June 10, 2019 15:14:25
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Sandman to Nightfox on Mon Jun 10 2019 03:24 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for
    that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call

    There are currently 507 messages in my Dove-Net Hobbies area.. This
    might not be the most active sub-board on Dove-net though. But I'd
    suggest re-adjusting your scan pointers with your QWK account on
    Dove-Net so you can download the past messages in this sub-board.

    Ok.. How far back should I go?

    How many handles/names do you use? Sometimes it's Steve, sometimes Hustler, and now Sandman?

    If you don't have any messages at all in the sub-board, I'd probably go back as far as it allows (I think the default start date is 1969 something). Then you should get all messages.

    Nightfox

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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to VK3JED on Monday, June 10, 2019 19:02:00
    However, I have gained an interest in drone flying and aerial photography. Got
    a cheap Chinese drone to play with. Fun to fly, but has a number of issues. >The camera quality isn't too bad though, but without any stabilisation, the >best way to use it is to get it in position, then start shooting video. >Vertical motion could be done without disturbing the camera too much, but >horizontal motion would cause jerkiness when the drone starts or stops moving.

    I have thought some about getting one of those for whenever I go on light
    house trips. That is about the only time I think I would use it, though.
    Well, and maybe to look at things on my roof. :)

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  • From HusTler@VERT/HAVENS to Dumas Walker on Monday, June 10, 2019 20:19:50
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to VK3JED on Mon Jun 10 2019 07:02 pm

    However, I have gained an interest in drone flying and aerial
    photography. Got a cheap Chinese drone to play with. Fun to fly, but

    I have thought some about getting one of those for whenever I go on light house trips. That is about the only time I think I would use it, though. Well, and maybe to look at things on my roof. :)

    I'd love to get one of those but I'd probably get myself in trouble with it. Would I be able to spy on my one of my neighbors in the shower? I don't understand how them things are legal to be honest but they sure look like fun!

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  • From HusTler@VERT/HAVENS to Nightfox on Monday, June 10, 2019 20:44:45
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to Sandman on Mon Jun 10 2019 03:14 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for
    that? Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call

    How many handles/names do you use? Sometimes it's Steve, sometimes Hustler, and now Sandman?

    I'm having an "identity Crisis" ;-) I'm up to date with all the Messages. Thanks
    for the Tips.

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Dumas Walker on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 00:09:28
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to VK3JED on Mon Jun 10 2019 07:02 pm

    However, I have gained an interest in drone flying and aerial photography. Got
    a cheap Chinese drone to play with. Fun to fly, but has a number of issues. >The camera quality isn't too bad though, but without any stabilisation, the >best way to use it is to get it in position, then start shooting video. >Vertical motion could be done without disturbing the camera too much, but >horizontal motion would cause jerkiness when the drone starts or stops moving.

    I have thought some about getting one of those for whenever I go on light house trips. That is about the only time I think I would use it, though. Well, and maybe to look at things on my roof. :)



    i got a drone from amazon. it had stabilization problems, i think. i followed the instructions on how to calibrate it and it wouldnt raise straight up and hold the same position. anyways, i tossed it out. wasnt really something i wanted.
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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to HusTler on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 00:10:12
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to Dumas Walker on Mon Jun 10 2019 08:19 pm


    I'd love to get one of those but I'd probably get myself in trouble with it. Would I be able to spy on my one of my neighbors in the shower? I don't understand how them things are legal to be honest but they sure look like fun!


    in some areas if you are in a certain range of an airport you can not have a drone.
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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to MRO on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 09:25:11
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to HusTler on Tue Jun 11 2019 12:10 am

    in some areas if you are in a certain range of an airport you can not have a drone.

    About a year or 2 ago, I heard the FCC now requires people to have a license if they want to fly a drone over a certain size. And you have to renew the license every year, I think.

    Nightfox

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  • From Thumper@VERT/THEWASTE to All on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:31:00
    While I have quite a few..... Plastic Model Kit building and now 3D printing my own.
    I have a Drone I'm learning for aireal pics. Gold Prospecting with 48" Keene Sluice
    since they outlawed Dredges here in California. Camping, Hiking and Fishing....


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  • From Digital Man@VERT to Nightfox on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 11:03:23
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to MRO on Tue Jun 11 2019 09:25 am

    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to HusTler on Tue Jun 11 2019 12:10 am

    in some areas if you are in a certain range of an airport you can not have a drone.

    About a year or 2 ago, I heard the FCC now requires people to have a license if they want to fly a drone over a certain size. And you have to renew the license every year, I think.

    I registered my drone (a DJI Phantom 3) for $5. It's valid for 3 years.

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to Digital Man on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 13:01:13
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Digital Man to Nightfox on Tue Jun 11 2019 11:03 am

    About a year or 2 ago, I heard the FCC now requires people to have a
    license if they want to fly a drone over a certain size. And you have
    to renew the license every year, I think.

    I registered my drone (a DJI Phantom 3) for $5. It's valid for 3 years.

    Ah, $5 for 3 years isn't too bad.

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to All on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 13:09:41
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Thumper to All on Tue Jun 11 2019 10:31 am

    Interesting to hear what peoples' hobbies are here..

    I have multiple things I enjoy doing in my free time, but lately it seems I don't have a whole lot of time for hobbies. Sometimes here and there when I can.

    One thing I enjoy doing is working on some of my own software projects every so often. Often that includes my BBS tools (SlyEdit, message reader, etc.), but I've had other software projects I've worked on from time to time. A few years ago, I started working on an Android app to help track fuel economy.. The idea would be that when you go fill up the gas tank for your car, you'd enter the fill amount and distance you drove, and it would keep track of fuel economy over time (and could also track things like price paid per a gallon of gas, cost of gas for a mile driven, etc.). I saw that there were a lot of similar apps available, so I wasn't too motivated to finish it, but I got the underlying Java support code done.. The last part would be finishing the Android UI.

    I also like playing guitar and keyboards sometimes. That's something I haven't done a whole lot lately, but I still enjoy it. I also sometimes enjoy retro video game emulation and the ways that can be done, and tinkering with electronics (I like to build my own desktop PC when I upgrade to a new PC, etc.). Occasionally I've enjoyed building plastic model kits and flying my R/C helicopter, but I haven't done either of those for a long time.

    Nightfox

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Dumas Walker on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 19:40:00
    On 06-10-19 19:02, Dumas Walker wrote to VK3JED <=-

    @VIA: VERT/CAPCITY2
    However, I have gained an interest in drone flying and aerial photography. Got

    a cheap Chinese drone to play with. Fun to fly, but has a number of issues.
    The camera quality isn't too bad though, but without any stabilisation, the
    best way to use it is to get it in position, then start shooting video.
    Vertical motion could be done without disturbing the camera too much, but
    horizontal motion would cause jerkiness when the drone starts or stops
    oving.

    I have thought some about getting one of those for whenever I go on
    light house trips. That is about the only time I think I would use it, though. Well, and maybe to look at things on my roof. :)

    I've got a few uses for a drone. One of the more interesting is a friend who builds very detailed acale model RC ships. Would be good to get some aerial photography when he sails his ships for his YouTube videos.


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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to HusTler on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 19:52:00
    On 06-10-19 20:19, HusTler wrote to Dumas Walker <=-

    I'd love to get one of those but I'd probably get myself in trouble
    with it. Would I be able to spy on my one of my neighbors in the
    shower? I don't understand how them things are legal to be honest but
    they sure look like fun!

    They are legal here, though there's a number of restrictions on their use. The regulations in Australia are fairly straightforward and readily available.


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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to MRO on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 19:56:00
    On 06-11-19 00:10, MRO wrote to HusTler <=-

    in some areas if you are in a certain range of an airport you can not
    have a drone.

    In Australia, it's 3 nautical miles from an active airport that you can't fly. And you can't fly over 400 feet, or out of line of sight without special qualifications. I won't go into details, but CASA have made the regulations readily available. They also put out an app, so you can see if it's legal to fly where you're intending to fly. The app also has the regulations included.


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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to HusTler on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 16:57:26
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to Dumas Walker on Mon Jun 10 2019 08:19 pm

    However, I have gained an interest in drone flying and aerial
    photography. Got a cheap Chinese drone to play with. Fun to fly, but

    I have thought some about getting one of those for whenever I go on
    light house trips. That is about the only time I think I would use
    it, though. Well, and maybe to look at things on my roof. :)

    I'd love to get one of those but I'd probably get myself in trouble with it. Would I be able to spy on my one of my neighbors in the shower? I don't understand how them things are legal to be honest but they sure look like fun!

    I don't think spying on neighbors would be a commonly expected use case for a drone. That probably falls into being a peeping tom, which is a separate category and could be done in other ways besides using a drone.. There are plenty of people who would want to use a drone for aerial photography, which (as far as I know) is not illegal in and of itself.

    Nightfox

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Nightfox on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:37:00
    On 06-11-19 13:09, Nightfox wrote to All <=-

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    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Thumper to All on Tue Jun 11 2019 10:31 am

    Interesting to hear what peoples' hobbies are here..

    Indeed, I'll do a post here too in a minute. You certainly have a lot of hobbies and interests.


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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Nightfox on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:48:00
    On 06-11-19 16:57, Nightfox wrote to HusTler <=-

    I don't think spying on neighbors would be a commonly expected use case for a drone. That probably falls into being a peeping tom, which is a separate category and could be done in other ways besides using a
    drone.. There are plenty of people who would want to use a drone for aerial photography, which (as far as I know) is not illegal in and of itself.

    I think tha peeping Tom use would breach privacy, possibly stalking laws here. Another big gotcha in these parts is it's illegal to operate from land managed by Parks Victoria, which precludes operation from state and national forests, as well as many regional parks, historical sites and recreation areas. However, city owned facilities have no such restrictions, so it pays to check carefully whose land youre operating from. Getting it wrong could cost thousands (I think the fine for flying a drone from PV managed land is around $3k).

    Unfortunately, this data is not easy to obtain in the field. I found their website not very mobile friendly, so the best way is to check your proposed operating sites on a PC/Mac, before heading out to fly. On a PC, you do get a good map of Parks Victoria managed land.


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  • From HusTler@VERT/HAVENS to Nightfox on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 09:27:25
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to HusTler on Tue Jun 11 2019 04:57 pm

    I'd love to get one of those but I'd probably get myself in trouble

    I don't think spying on neighbors would be a commonly expected use case for a drone. That probably falls into being a peeping tom, which is a separate category and could be done in other ways besides using a drone..

    That's why I think it will get more difficult to operate drone's legally in the future. I feel they make it too easy to "spy" on people. If I had a drone I could just fly over my neighbors back yard whenever I want right? If one was flying around in my backyard I take it down with my pellet gun. Shooting is one of my hobbies. If I did shoot down an enemy drone would I be liable to pay for it? Would I have the right to shoot it down?

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to Vk3jed on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 09:05:55
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to Nightfox on Wed Jun 12 2019 11:37 am

    Indeed, I'll do a post here too in a minute. You certainly have a lot of hobbies and interests.

    I often don't have time for them all though..

    Nightfox

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to HusTler on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 09:09:13
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to Nightfox on Wed Jun 12 2019 09:27 am

    I don't think spying on neighbors would be a commonly expected use
    case for a drone. That probably falls into being a peeping tom,
    which is a separate category and could be done in other ways
    besides using a drone..

    That's why I think it will get more difficult to operate drone's legally in the future. I feel they make it too easy to "spy" on people. If I had a drone I could just fly over my neighbors back yard whenever I want right?

    Well if you're going to ban drones for that, then you could also ban binoculars, telescopes, using ladders outside, etc.. Seems like a fairly small thing to ban them for, and if people are going to do that, I think there's already laws against peeping on people and violating their privacy.

    Nightfox

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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to VK3JED on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 18:49:00
    I've got a few uses for a drone. One of the more interesting is a friend who builds very detailed acale model RC ships. Would be good to get some aerial photography when he sails his ships for his YouTube videos.

    That would be good!

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Nightfox on Thursday, June 13, 2019 20:33:00
    On 06-12-19 09:05, Nightfox wrote to Vk3jed <=-

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    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to Nightfox on Wed Jun 12 2019 11:37 am

    Indeed, I'll do a post here too in a minute. You certainly have a lot of hobbies and interests.

    I often don't have time for them all though..

    Join the club! :D


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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Dumas Walker on Thursday, June 13, 2019 20:43:00
    On 06-12-19 18:49, Dumas Walker wrote to VK3JED <=-

    @VIA: VERT/CAPCITY2
    I've got a few uses for a drone. One of the more interesting is a friend
    ho
    builds very detailed acale model RC ships. Would be good to get some aerial photography when he sails his ships for his YouTube videos.

    That would be good!

    I did take a bit of footage of one ship earlier this year, until the drone had a bit of a malfunction (apparently common what that particular model, but it was only a cheap one). This is a hobby to further in the future.


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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Nightfox on Thursday, June 13, 2019 16:28:37
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to HusTler on Wed Jun 12 2019 09:09 am

    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to Nightfox on Wed Jun 12 2019 09:27 am

    I don't think spying on neighbors would be a commonly expected use
    case for a drone. That probably falls into being a peeping tom,
    which is a separate category and could be done in other ways
    besides using a drone..

    That's why I think it will get more difficult to operate drone's legally in the future. I feel they make it too easy to "spy" on people. If I had a drone I could just fly over my neighbors back yard whenever I want right?

    Well if you're going to ban drones for that, then you could also ban binoculars, telescopes, using ladders outside, etc.. Seems like a fairly small thing to ban them for, and if people are going to do that, I think there's already laws against peeping on people and violating their privacy.



    it's not illegal to videotape someone on their property if you are on YOUR property. i've done it with my shitty neighbors.

    all that other stuff, you have to check into locally. you can NOT shoot down a drone. the best thing to do is talk to the person flying the drone or the police.
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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to MRO on Thursday, June 13, 2019 20:23:00
    you can NOT shoot down a drone.

    I half-way feel like there are laws like that so that you won't shoot down
    a law enforcement (or big brother) drone that is spying on you.

    Maybe not right now, but they could have that in place for the future of
    their drone use.

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to MRO on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 13:41:39
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to HusTler on Sat Jun 08 2019 08:42 pm

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: HusTler to All on Sat Jun 08 2019 07:27 pm

    I just took notice this message area is empty? Is there reason for that Is it just my board? Nodody has a hobby? What would you call BBSing? I'm into fishing. Does that count as a hobby?


    i have 951 msgs in here on my bbs.

    I like rc cars.
    I like drums.
    I like firearms.
    I like podcasting.
    I like riding motorcycles.

    I don't like D&D
    I don't like painting D&D Figurines
    I gave up model cars and planes when i was a youth because glueing took too long and snaptites looked like crap.
    "Girls" was a hobby for a long time but now I am married with kids so...

    Oh yeah and BBS'S!


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Android8675@VERT/SHODAN to Zombie Mambo on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 08:36:50
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to MRO on Tue Jun 18 2019 01:41 pm

    I don't like D&D
    I don't like painting D&D Figurines

    Boo! "I didn't ask how big the room was, I said I cast Fireball!"
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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to ZOMBIE MAMBO on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 19:53:00
    "Girls" was a hobby for a long time but now I am married with kids so...

    As I have gotten older, the one thing I regret (but had no control over)
    was my attraction to women. Any attempts in having a relationship with one
    has been nothing but a complicated, stressful exercise in futility.

    I feel like I could have accomplished, and enjoyed, so much more without worrying with/about them... whether it be hobbies or otherwise.

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Dumas Walker on Thursday, June 20, 2019 16:01:48
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to ZOMBIE MAMBO on Wed Jun 19 2019 07:53 pm

    "Girls" was a hobby for a long time but now I am married with kids so...

    As I have gotten older, the one thing I regret (but had no control over)
    was my attraction to women. Any attempts in having a relationship with one has been nothing but a complicated, stressful exercise in futility.

    I feel like I could have accomplished, and enjoyed, so much more without worrying with/about them... whether it be hobbies or otherwise.




    if it has tires or tits, you're gonna have problems.
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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to MRO on Thursday, June 20, 2019 20:22:00
    if it has tires or tits, you're gonna have problems.

    That almost sounds like a tagline.... :D

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Dumas Walker on Friday, June 21, 2019 19:19:00
    On 06-20-19 20:22, Dumas Walker wrote to MRO <=-

    @VIA: VERT/CAPCITY2
    if it has tires or tits, you're gonna have problems.

    That almost sounds like a tagline.... :D

    It is, or the male version "If it has tyres or testicles, it's gonna be trouble". :D


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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to Vk3jed on Friday, June 21, 2019 09:29:23
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to Dumas Walker on Fri Jun 21 2019 07:19 pm

    It is, or the male version "If it has tyres or testicles, it's gonna be trouble". :D

    If quizzes are quizzical, then what are tests?

    Nightfox

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Dumas Walker on Friday, June 21, 2019 16:31:27
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to MRO on Thu Jun 20 2019 08:22 pm

    if it has tires or tits, you're gonna have problems.

    That almost sounds like a tagline.... :D


    it's one of the few universal truths.
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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Dumas Walker on Monday, June 24, 2019 10:03:03
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to ZOMBIE MAMBO on Wed Jun 19 2019 07:53 pm

    As I have gotten older, the one thing I regret (but had no control over)
    was my attraction to women. Any attempts in having a relationship with one has been nothing but a complicated, stressful exercise in futility.

    I feel like I could have accomplished, and enjoyed, so much more without worrying with/about them... whether it be hobbies or otherwise.


    For me it was the opposite. I had many conquests and many long term relationships but I always wished I could re-do my 16-26 yrs of life and take advantage of the ones I skipped because i was in relationships :)

    One hobby that never suffered was home computers and my love for the
    TI-99/4(a) which was my first computer.

    Over the past 2 yrs I've collected:
    1. a full TI with expansion box, 2 drives, modem, sketch board, and about 20 modules and an official TI cassette recorder.
    2. a Tandy TRS-80 Model 100 portable (which was my 2nd computer) with a 300bbs onboard and external modems. I wrote a BBS on it last winter in basic.
    3. A TRS-80 COCO 1 with a 300bbs modem and about 8 carts and a cassette recorder. It's awesome getting old programs in .wav and recording onto an old cassette tape and going through the old motions of waiting for sh*t to load.
    4. A TRS-80 COCO 2
    5. A Timex Sinclair 1000
    6. 5 old school tube tvs (2 flat screen digital) with coax to RF converters so i can hook up all these bad boys.

    It was super fun for about 2 months. now they are all packed up in storage.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Dumas Walker on Monday, June 24, 2019 10:03:49
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to MRO on Thu Jun 20 2019 08:22 pm

    if it has tires or tits, you're gonna have problems.

    That almost sounds like a tagline.... :D


    Yeah I was just thinking the same thing. I'll be using that at work in a meeting promptly.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to Zombie Mambo on Monday, June 24, 2019 13:01:02
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Dumas Walker on Mon Jun 24 2019 10:03 am

    It was super fun for about 2 months. now they are all packed up in storage.

    That's the thing about buying things for hobbies.. Sometimes they might be fun for a little while and then you don't really use them much. Before buying something now, I've started to ask myself in many cases if I picture myself using it for a while.

    Nightfox

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Zombie Mambo on Monday, June 24, 2019 22:21:31
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Dumas Walker on Mon Jun 24 2019 10:03 am


    As I have gotten older, the one thing I regret (but had no control over) was my attraction to women. Any attempts in having a relationship with one has been nothing but a complicated, stressful exercise in futility.

    I feel like I could have accomplished, and enjoyed, so much more without worrying with/about them... whether it be hobbies or otherwise.


    For me it was the opposite. I had many conquests and many long term relationships but I always wished I could re-do my 16-26 yrs of life and take advantage of the ones I skipped because i was in relationships :)

    pussy is pussy. nothing beats being single. i wish i was single again.
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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to ZOMBIE MAMBO on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 17:58:00
    One hobby that never suffered was home computers and my love for the TI-99/4(a) which was my first computer.

    I had one of those when I was younger, and still have it. Back then, we
    had an old color TV set we hooked it up to, and used an off-brand cassette recorder from Kmart. About the only two fancy things we had then were a
    speach synth and an Extended Basic cartridge.

    Over the past 2 yrs I've collected:
    1. a full TI with expansion box, 2 drives, modem, sketch board, and about 20 modules and an official TI cassette recorder.

    Within the past 10 years, I have collected an expansion box with one floppy drive, a Hitachi monitor, the official cassette recorder, and a few extra carts. The box came with some modules in it. The one I really wanted was
    the one that arrived DOA.

    I played with it some after I got the expansion box, but have not fired it
    up in probably over a year now. It is sitting on a desk behind me.

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  • From Dumas Walker@VERT/CAPCITY2 to ZOMBIE MAMBO on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 17:59:00
    if it has tires or tits, you're gonna have problems.

    That almost sounds like a tagline.... :D

    Yeah I was just thinking the same thing. I'll be using that at work in a meeting promptly.

    Seeing as how most of the people I am in meetings with usually fit have one
    or the other, I think maybe I had best not. :)

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Nightfox on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 14:54:46
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to Zombie Mambo on Mon Jun 24 2019 01:01 pm

    That's the thing about buying things for hobbies.. Sometimes they might be for a little while and then you don't really use them much. Before buying something now, I've started to ask myself in many cases if I picture myself using it for a while.

    Like drones and model planes... Or your kids outgrow their interest in them and then its just you, alone, with a drone and a chinese phone app that doesn't work with any newer phones so you can't use it anymore.

    For a while my sons and i were r/c car'ing and dirtbiking every weekend. Now Mine is the only working rc car, the older son has no time for me or his younger brother, and the younger son is into fortnite and girls so the onlyaction his dirtbike sees is when dad starts it once every two weeks to keep things fluid.

    I built a sweet "call of duty zombie" wooden fort for my 6 yr old in the back yrd... he never uses it.

    And that chill 14ft john boat has sat for 2 yrs now, cuz the kids don't enjoy fishing anymore...

    *sigh*

    I think I'm going to start going to the horse track every weekend and drink highballs and smoke cigars. that will be my new hobby.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to MRO on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 14:55:42
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Zombie Mambo on Mon Jun 24 2019 10:21 pm

    pussy is pussy. nothing beats being single. i wish i was single again.

    I disagree... some outshine others in many ways.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Zombie Mambo on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 17:59:00
    On 06-25-19 14:54, Zombie Mambo wrote to Nightfox <=-

    Like drones and model planes... Or your kids outgrow their interest in them and then its just you, alone, with a drone and a chinese phone app that doesn't work with any newer phones so you can't use it anymore.

    There's risks with anything. For example, I've only used my GoPro knock off camera once in the last 8 months, but I'm planning on taking it out for some serious video shooting on Sunday. But it only cost $40, so I'm not too fussed.

    Spent more on drones, but I want to explore how I can use that technology. First drone was a cheap "practice and learn to fly" drone that takes good video in some circumstances, like when stationary, adjusting height only or panoramas. It's not so good when shooting while changing speed or direction, because of the lack of stabilisation on the camera (no gimbal). But, still, it's good to practice with, and if I kill it, no biggie.

    For a while my sons and i were r/c car'ing and dirtbiking every
    weekend. Now Mine is the only working rc car, the older son has no time for me or his younger brother, and the younger son is into fortnite and girls so the onlyaction his dirtbike sees is when dad starts it once
    every two weeks to keep things fluid.

    My best buys are sports related. A good set of track spikes will get a LOT of use, guaranteed. They're more likely to be retired as "backups" and "training spikes" than actually wear out, even after a couple of seasons. But my needs are evolving. My newest pair, bought 2 months ago seem to be a huge step up, and I may consider another upgrade to a more aggressive pair in a year's time - One has to be careful, but I'm in such good condition, I can safely use the more aggressive models.


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  • From Hustler@VERT/HAVENS to Zombie Mambo on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 13:20:58
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Nightfox on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:54 pm

    That's the thing about buying things for hobbies.. Sometimes they
    might be for a little while and then you don't really use them much.

    I think I'm going to start going to the horse track every weekend and drink highballs and smoke cigars. that will be my new hobby.

    Well let me know when your going. I'd be thrilled to find someone to go to the track with. ;-)
    HusTler

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  • From Hustler@VERT/HAVENS to Mro on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 13:23:41
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to MRO on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:55 pm

    pussy is pussy. nothing beats being single. i wish i was single again.

    I'll second that motion.

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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to Zombie Mambo on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 09:35:38
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Nightfox on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:54 pm

    That's the thing about buying things for hobbies.. Sometimes they
    might be for a little while and then you don't really use them much.
    Before buying something now, I've started to ask myself in many cases
    if I picture myself using it for a while.

    Like drones and model planes... Or your kids outgrow their interest in them and then its just you, alone, with a drone and a chinese phone app that doesn't work with any newer phones so you can't use it anymore.

    For a while my sons and i were r/c car'ing and dirtbiking every weekend. Now Mine is the only working rc car, the older son has no time for me or his younger brother, and the younger son is into fortnite and girls so the onlyaction his dirtbike sees is when dad starts it once every two weeks to keep things fluid.

    I built a sweet "call of duty zombie" wooden fort for my 6 yr old in the back yrd... he never uses it.

    And that chill 14ft john boat has sat for 2 yrs now, cuz the kids don't enjoy fishing anymore...

    It's one thing if you're into it for a few years, but if it's something you use once or twice and then store it away, that's when it probably wasn't worth spending the money on..

    Nightfox

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Dumas Walker on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 12:07:01
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Dumas Walker to ZOMBIE MAMBO on Tue Jun 25 2019 05:58 pm

    One hobby that never suffered was home computers and my love for the TI-99/4(a) which was my first computer.

    I had one of those when I was younger, and still have it. Back then, we
    had an old color TV set we hooked it up to, and used an off-brand cassette recorder from Kmart. About the only two fancy things we had then were a speach synth and an Extended Basic cartridge.

    Over the past 2 yrs I've collected:
    1. a full TI with expansion box, 2 drives, modem, sketch board, and about modules and an official TI cassette recorder.

    Within the past 10 years, I have collected an expansion box with one floppy drive, a Hitachi monitor, the official cassette recorder, and a few extra carts. The box came with some modules in it. The one I really wanted was the one that arrived DOA.

    I played with it some after I got the expansion box, but have not fired it up in probably over a year now. It is sitting on a desk behind me.


    If you want to sell that expansion drive and box and they are working, let me know...


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Vk3jed on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 12:08:45
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 05:59 pm

    On 06-25-19 14:54, Zombie Mambo wrote to Nightfox <=-

    Like drones and model planes... Or your kids outgrow their interest in them and then its just you, alone, with a drone and a chinese phone app that doesn't work with any newer phones so you can't use it anymore.

    There's risks with anything. For example, I've only used my GoPro knock off camera once in the last 8 months, but I'm planning on taking it out for some serious video shooting on Sunday. But it only cost $40, so I'm not too fuss

    Spent more on drones, but I want to explore how I can use that technology. First drone was a cheap "practice and learn to fly" drone that takes good vi in some circumstances, like when stationary, adjusting height only or panoramas. It's not so good when shooting while changing speed or direction because of the lack of stabilisation on the camera (no gimbal). But, still, it's good to practice with, and if I kill it, no biggie.

    For a while my sons and i were r/c car'ing and dirtbiking every weekend. Now Mine is the only working rc car, the older son has no time for me or his younger brother, and the younger son is into fortnite and girls so the onlyaction his dirtbike sees is when dad starts it once every two weeks to keep things fluid.

    My best buys are sports related. A good set of track spikes will get a LOT use, guaranteed. They're more likely to be retired as "backups" and "traini spikes" than actually wear out, even after a couple of seasons. But my need are evolving. My newest pair, bought 2 months ago seem to be a huge step up and I may consider another upgrade to a more aggressive pair in a year's tim One has to be careful, but I'm in such good condition, I can safely use the more aggressive models.


    ... Police station toilets stolen. Cops have nothing to go on.

    Track spikes as in dirt track spikes for tires? or as in runnin track and field? I have plenty of experience with the later, not the former :)


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Zombie Mambo on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 16:03:35
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Nightfox on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:54 pm

    Like drones and model planes... Or your kids outgrow their interest in them and then its just you, alone, with a drone and a chinese phone app that doesn't work with any newer phones so you can't use it anymore.

    For a while my sons and i were r/c car'ing and dirtbiking every weekend. Now

    i got a drone for christmas and i used it maybe a few times before tossing it in the trash.
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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Hustler on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 16:04:40
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Hustler to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 01:20 pm

    I think I'm going to start going to the horse track every weekend and drink highballs and smoke cigars. that will be my new hobby.

    Well let me know when your going. I'd be thrilled to find someone to go to the track with. ;-)
    HusTler

    that sounds like the perfect hobby for me
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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Hustler on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 16:06:03
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Hustler to Mro on Wed Jun 26 2019 01:23 pm

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to MRO on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:55 pm

    pussy is pussy. nothing beats being single. i wish i was single again.

    I'll second that motion.



    this chick i'm with now has an amazing body but that shit wore off real fast when she wrecked her car doing something stupid and then rear ended someone with MY car the first day she borrowed it. now a month later the people want money and the ins company rolled over on them
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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Nightfox on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 16:06:52
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 09:35 am


    It's one thing if you're into it for a few years, but if it's something you use once or twice and then store it away, that's when it probably wasn't worth spending the money on..



    if i dont use something for six months and it's not a seasonal thing, i toss it. i think everyone should do the same.
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  • From Android8675@VERT/SHODAN to Zombie Mambo on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 07:14:08
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Dumas Walker on Mon Jun 24 2019 10:03 am

    One hobby that never suffered was home computers and my love for the TI-99/4(a) which was my first computer.

    Was an Atari 800 for me, I still have it, but the CPU/Vid card is having issues. I already got a replacement super cpu card which gives the system a new s-video output that's supposed to be "the best" color mod for the 8-bit Atari as well as a 65C815 cpu (it's like a faster 6502 with some extra instructions).

    Also has an Incognito card which gives the system a ton of amazing features including a whoping 1mb of ram. I love that system. It's in storage...

    It was super fun for about 2 months. now they are all packed up in storage.

    Yeah, my STe, MegaST, are rotting in storage. Once we get moved I'm going to set them up in the garage (I hope).
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  • From Nightfox@VERT/DIGDIST to MRO on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 17:08:31
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 04:03 pm

    i got a drone for christmas and i used it maybe a few times before tossing it in the trash.

    Why not sell it? At least then it wouldn't totally go to waste.

    Nightfox

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Zombie Mambo on Thursday, June 27, 2019 11:35:00
    On 06-26-19 12:08, Zombie Mambo wrote to Vk3jed <=-

    Track spikes as in dirt track spikes for tires? or as in runnin track
    and field? I have plenty of experience with the later, not the former
    :)

    Track and field, I'm a sprinter. :D


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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Nightfox on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 23:08:28
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Nightfox to MRO on Wed Jun 26 2019 05:08 pm

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 04:03 pm

    i got a drone for christmas and i used it maybe a few times before tossing it in the trash.

    Why not sell it? At least then it wouldn't totally go to waste.


    i'm not sure what i did with the special adapter thingy to charge the batteries. also i didnt like the person i got it from so i tossed it.
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  • From K7ELH@VERT/EOTSBBS to MRO on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 19:10:46
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 04:03 pm

    i got a drone for christmas and i used it maybe a few times before tossing it in the trash.

    My kids wanted to get me a drone for Christmas, but my wife woundn't let them. ;-)

    K7ELH

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  • From spacesst@VERT/SPACESST to MRO on Thursday, June 27, 2019 23:02:06
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Hustler on Wed Jun 26 2019 16:06:03


    this chick i'm with now has an amazing body but that shit wore off real fast when she wrecked her car doing something stupid and then rear ended someone with MY car the first day she borrowed it. now a month later the people want money and the ins company rolled over on them

    Nice Body , just Emotion ! ,,,, You pay the Price
    Could be Costly with Time ...

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Hustler on Friday, June 28, 2019 16:33:03
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Hustler to Zombie Mambo on Wed Jun 26 2019 01:20 pm

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Nightfox on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:54 pm

    That's the thing about buying things for hobbies.. Sometimes they
    might be for a little while and then you don't really use them much.

    I think I'm going to start going to the horse track every weekend and drink highballs and smoke cigars. that will be my new hobby.

    Well let me know when your going. I'd be thrilled to find someone to go to t track with. ;-)
    HusTler

    sounds good, but then it might not be wise to be seen at the track with someone named Hustler.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to MRO on Friday, June 28, 2019 16:37:09
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Hustler on Wed Jun 26 2019 04:06 pm

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Hustler to Mro on Wed Jun 26 2019 01:23 pm

    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to MRO on Tue Jun 25 2019 02:55 pm

    pussy is pussy. nothing beats being single. i wish i was single again

    I'll second that motion.



    this chick i'm with now has an amazing body but that shit wore off real fast when she wrecked her car doing something stupid and then rear ended someone with MY car the first day she borrowed it. now a month later the people wan money and the ins company rolled over on them

    We're going to need pics (with you in them) to make a proper ruling on "amazing"... just sayin' :)
    And you're going to have to be fully-clothed... clothing optional for her... Just so we're clear on that... :)
    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo


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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Vk3jed on Friday, June 28, 2019 16:40:52
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to Zombie Mambo on Thu Jun 27 2019 11:35 am

    On 06-26-19 12:08, Zombie Mambo wrote to Vk3jed <=-

    Track spikes as in dirt track spikes for tires? or as in runnin track and field? I have plenty of experience with the later, not the former :)

    Track and field, I'm a sprinter. :D


    ... Ignorance is no excuse-it's the real thing.

    That was my jam too in HS.
    Open 100
    Open 200
    4x100 Relay
    4x200 Relay
    4x400 Relay
    Open 400
    Circa '87 '88

    I still have the actual spikes i had (longs and shorts) but not the shoes. Wish i kept the shoes. My last pair screamed 80's.

    White Nike's with a bright pink swoop and yellow and purple highlights with pink and yellow soles.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Zombie Mambo on Saturday, June 29, 2019 00:18:30
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to MRO on Fri Jun 28 2019 04:37 pm

    this chick i'm with now has an amazing body but that shit wore off real fast when she wrecked her car doing something stupid and then rear ended someone with MY car the first day she borrowed it. now a month later the people wan money and the ins company rolled over on them

    We're going to need pics (with you in them) to make a proper ruling on "amazing"... just sayin' :)


    if you want to see my pics i posted some links on zeronet last week
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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Zombie Mambo on Saturday, June 29, 2019 18:12:00
    On 06-28-19 16:40, Zombie Mambo wrote to Vk3jed <=-

    That was my jam too in HS.

    Cool! :) I did it a bit in high school, typically, the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and triple jump. Didn't have the money or justification for spikes back then. My HS years were 1980 - 1986, and the last 4 years were my best ones. These were the years after football training brought my sprint capabilities
    ut.

    Open 100
    Open 200
    4x100 Relay
    4x200 Relay
    4x400 Relay
    Open 400
    Circa '87 '88

    I now run (in age group 50-54 (Masters) or 50+ (AV):

    60m (Masters only)
    100m
    200m
    400m
    Occasional 800m
    100m hurdles
    400m hurdles
    4x100 relay
    4x400m relay
    4x200, Swedish, medley relays when offered at meets.
    Long jump
    Triple jump
    High jump (occasionally)
    Throws, just for fun (though now seriously working on my discus).

    I also do the occasional outdoor pentathlon or decathlon. :)

    Have won state Masters medals in the 100 and 200m (bronze) this year. Also won medals in the hurdles, but only because not too many are silly enough to attempt them. :D Got through my heats and made the final of the 60m and 200m at this years Australian Masters. No medals this time, but it was my first attempt at that level.

    I still have the actual spikes i had (longs and shorts) but not the
    shoes. Wish i kept the shoes. My last pair screamed 80's.

    White Nike's with a bright pink swoop and yellow and purple highlights with pink and yellow soles.

    Nike don't suit me, as my foot is too wide for them. My middle distance spikes are Asics, but for sprints, I prefer Saucony - stiffer plate, gives me more spring off the track, and I can really feel the difference at the top end of my speed range.


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  • From HusTler@VERT/HAVENS to Zombie Mambo on Saturday, June 29, 2019 13:17:11
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: Zombie Mambo to Hustler on Fri Jun 28 2019 04:33 pm

    I think I'm going to start going to the horse track every weekend
    and drink highballs and smoke cigars. that will be my new hobby.

    Well let me know when your going. I'd be thrilled to find someone to
    go to t track with. ;-)

    sounds good, but then it might not be wise to be seen at the track with someone named Hustler.

    I guess that depends who's on the winning side of the "hustle". ;-)

    HusTler
    HusTler
    Havens BBS (havens.synchro.net)

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  • From Zombie Mambo@VERT/ZZONE to Vk3jed on Sunday, June 30, 2019 13:04:44
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: Vk3jed to Zombie Mambo on Sat Jun 29 2019 06:12 pm

    I now run (in age group 50-54 (Masters) or 50+ (AV):


    My friend in highschool does tri's all the time. I haven't run seriously since probably about 1994... In fact i don't think i could even run a mile now without having a grabber.

    Its funny when i started running with the distance guys to sub in/out for thei r 4x400 team, they tried to get me to go sub 50s but i HATED the 400 and 52 was the best I could put out. However the football team worked out near the track and their coach got wind of my 100 and 200 times/splits and asked me if I wanted to play rb. I always liked football better than anything but wussed out and stayed with track despite pulling a 4.6 40 on my first try.


    Thanks,
    Zombie Mambo

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  • From Vk3jed@VERT/FREEWAY to Zombie Mambo on Monday, July 01, 2019 08:04:00
    On 06-30-19 13:04, Zombie Mambo wrote to Vk3jed <=-

    I now run (in age group 50-54 (Masters) or 50+ (AV):


    My friend in highschool does tri's all the time. I haven't run
    seriously since probably about 1994... In fact i don't think i could
    even run a mile now without having a grabber.

    Yeah, tris are not my thing. :) And as for the mile, I ran a mile a month ago in 6:22, which I was pretty happy with. :)

    Its funny when i started running with the distance guys to sub in/out
    for thei r 4x400 team, they tried to get me to go sub 50s but i HATED
    the 400 and 52 was the best I could put out. However the football team

    400 for me is a very recent thing. I never could run it as a kid. Even 200 was pushing it. Now, I can run 400 in 61 seconds. Still a bit off the pace in my age group, but still useful for the 4x400m relay. My best range is 60-200 metres, though I'm not yet getting full acceleration. That needs just lots more work and practice starts, doing them like drills. :)

    worked out near the track and their coach got wind of my 100 and 200 times/splits and asked me if I wanted to play rb. I always liked
    football better than anything but wussed out and stayed with track
    despite pulling a 4.6 40 on my first try.

    I presume you mean 40 yards (I've read about that speed test). Football references are not going to translate, because we play a totally different form of football here. :) No idea what I'd run 40 yards in. I ran 60 metres in 8.48 2 months ago at the nationals, have been known to get down to 8.32, and my hand timed 75 yard time should be around 9-9.5 seconds. Last pre-season, I scored around 9.6, but I was holding back, to save myself for a mafor meet 2 weeks later. :)

    The 75 yard measure is one we use in our fire brigade competitions, because that sport dates back to the mid 1800s, when we used to use Imperial measurements. The track markings are still in the same places for the traditional events. That means we also have a natural 100 yard measure, which is from the first start line to the hydrants. But that's a sport that's going to take a lot of explaining (with vids!). It is, however, the reason I took up track 4 years ago. I needed more speed. :)


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  • From Porosz@VERT/AMIGAC to MRO on Thursday, July 18, 2019 01:17:49
    Re: Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Nightfox on Thu Jun 13 2019 16:28:37

    there's already laws against peeping on people and violating their privacy.



    it's not illegal to videotape someone on their property if you are on YOUR property. i've done it with my shitty neighbors.


    So been shopping around for those x-ray glasses, vhs machines? I hear beta removes concrete better.....

    and if you are under water you might be able to isten right though those barriers ....

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  • From Porosz@VERT/AMIGAC to MRO on Saturday, August 31, 2019 20:56:49
    Re: Hobbies?
    By: MRO to Nightfox on Wed Jun 26 2019 16:06:52

    Re: Hobbies?


    It's one thing if you're into it for a few years, but if it's something



    if i dont use something for six months and it's not a seasonal thing, i toss it.

    Unless it is a pc computer that knows bbs, then dig it up years later. (hahah)
    bbs - bumble bee suite

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