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Posted by: Palacios Mar 10 2014, 09:27 PM
I personally enjoy traveling, reading, visiting museums, and arguing with jstcrsn and Rich 
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 10 2014, 09:59 PM
I've really gotten back into history lately in a big way. So I spend a lot of spare time reading about different things, from Classical Antiquity to the Anglo Saxon era and various other things in between. Only yesterday I was reading about cathedrals and Charlemagne's digs at Aachen. As you do.
Cars are a big passion of mine. Physically, I can't afford to do anything about that but I dream......
The reading is a big monstrous addiction of mine... if I could afford it I would also be travelling and visiting museums as well as important landmarks. I admire your pastimes, sir;)
I enjoy watching you argue with jstcrsn and Rich
Posted by: Palacios Mar 10 2014, 10:25 PM
Cars are a big passion of mine. Physically, I can't afford to do anything about that but I dream......
The reading is a big monstrous addiction of mine... if I could afford it I would also be travelling and visiting museums as well as important landmarks. I admire your pastimes, sir;)
I enjoy watching you argue with jstcrsn and Rich
Your very lucky to live in the UK. I've been wanting to visit the British museum for many years. I'd probably need a week to see it properly, and my wife would get board too fast. I was at the De Young Museum in San Francisco yesterday checking out the Georgia O'Kieeffe exhibit, and the Abstract Art exhibit. Both were amazing. This weekend I'm visiting the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco to see the Ancient Yoga, and Himalayian Buddhist exhibits. When I go to a museum; I get my moneys worth. For $10 I'll spend 8 hours. I usually wear people out who go with me; because I like to be slow and mythotical.
Posted by: dcz702 Mar 10 2014, 10:47 PM
Snowboard and ride dirtbikes. Not a good hobby for someone who wants to progress at guitar because of the risks of injury. I got hurt last summer recovered. But had to motivate myself to get back to guitar. By the more I play the more I want to. Getting older and my body is starting to feel the effects of Injury. Time to calm down.
Posted by: bleez Mar 10 2014, 11:21 PM
I used to do a lot of MMA and judo, but I decided to quit that when I began here at GMC because my fingers would usually take too much punishment ( especially at judo ). I dont really do anything now except play guitar LOL! Im very boring.
Although, Im currently attempting to build a guitar. Im not the best at that kind of thing tbh but Ive always wanted a custom guitar made to my own specs / design so I thought 'what the hell' 
Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 10 2014, 11:22 PM
Making photos, Watching a lot of "weird" movies, mess with electronics and...conspiracy theories
Posted by: verciazghra Mar 11 2014, 12:45 AM
Anything spiritually engaging. Reading about human nature, the chance for everlasting world piece, mindfullness, sinister things that humans have been capable of in the past(like war, hatecrimes etc). Trying to understand some of the moral injustices we face everyday, like why slavery is different from having a job. Pondering what freedom is. I like to paint a lot, and write(altho it's been quite a while since I wrote anything that wasn't filled with a much juvinile anger and feeble hatred for humanity and our ways. I'm not that dark tho. Watching documentaries about big business darkness or even about how people and animals are mistreated for no justifiable reason is also one of my favorite passtimes, it makes me think about if there's anything I can do to make the world better. In the end the answer seems to be, I can't... BUT DAMN IT I WILL TRY! Playing the piano is also one of my favorite leisure activities, altho people observing me practicing would probably not consider it a leisure activity. I feel that only through music and art can we really make people become more emotional(good or bad) which is what I personally think the world needs to actually start reacting to all the crazy shit that's going on... and hopefully realize our potential to be a loving, kindspiritedly habitualized place of freedom and compassion. But it's all just wild dreams and thought pattern labyrinths that I tend to walk around in. I'm reading a book currently called "Beyond War - The Human Potential For Peace" which through research tries to challenge the "we're evil by nature" statement that has been edged and coined over and over by historians and imaginative archeologists for decades. It's all good tho, I can be as happy sitting on a rock anywhere just being as trying to remember 200+ decimals of pi.
My God, I'm a nutter aren't I?
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 11 2014, 08:38 AM
I like to go at riding horse. This thing relaxing me very much.
I watch at horror movies and organize photo session for my friends. I spend around 7-8 hours at a session and I transform my friends completely 
I love that
When I makeup a girl it take me around 1-2 hours to be perfect for photo lights and a guy makeup around 30 minute. Make around 500-600 pictures and I chose only 5-6 photos. But I'm proud of result and no complains until now Actually a lot of people ask me to make them pictures and they want to gives me money for that but I start to refuse them, because I don't have time for this anymore.
I'm very exigent when it's about photos and that's why I don't have pictures with me because I can't clone myself and make my own photos with me
Posted by: Spock Mar 11 2014, 09:10 AM
I've been a graphic artist for the past 25 years and have been an Art Director for the past 8. For 2 years I ran my own business but the stress and hours were too much for me, so one of my clients offered me a dream job (for my field) so I comfortably tucked myself into that organization. I use to do a lot of freelance after work on nights and weekends but gave that up years ago.
In my spare time, guitar and studying the paranormal (from ghosts to Near Death Experiences, to Out of Body Experiences to UFOs) has been my passion. Until recently I was a moderator for the past 6 years on one of the webs largest conspiracy sites. I gave that up because of the stress. There are some mean and crazy people on the internet. Having been a moderator on that site is another reason I am so reluctant to post videos of myself on this forum. I quit just last month, so I'm hoping that anxiety will fade with a little time. I had people attempt to look me up to learn more about me personally, in an attempt to either manipulate or just mess with me - I don't know. There was also someone that somehow figured out who I was via Facebook, and then attempted to "friend" my son on there - for what reason, I do not know. But being a moderator on a forum such as that, you walk around with a target on your back. I've been accused of being everything from a government shill to a member of the Mossad, to even someone saying I was their "handler". I'm just a boring married guy trying to get his kids through college - so after 6 years of that mess, I just deleted my account there - and have felt a 500 pound wight come off my chest.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 11 2014, 09:14 AM
Me... well, traveling, sword fighting, strategy, knowing people, developing myself spiritually as well as professionally and...I have a soft spot for great food and good wine Days of Confusion has a restaurant as headquarters where the cook is our friend and he usually cooks incredibly mind numbing food
Posted by: bleez Mar 11 2014, 09:23 AM
Man, that sounds like a bit of a crazy situation, Im not surprised you ditched it. I would have as well.
Ive always been interested in paranormal stuff as well, I dont particularly believe in anything but some of that stuff has always been quite fascinating to me.
Posted by: Spock Mar 11 2014, 09:37 AM
Ive always been interested in paranormal stuff as well, I dont particularly believe in anything but some of that stuff has always been quite fascinating to me.
I understand. The only way to become a true believer in anything on the subject is to have a a first hand experience of your own, I really believe that. Some things just defy all rational thought, and until you are a first hand witness and the rug of reality has been ripped from under your feet - it's very natural and normal to be skeptical. It's great you have an open mind to it though. I've found that extreme skepticism is no different than any of the most rabid fundamentalist religious types - and is really a faith in and of itself. You know the types, that have 200 explanations for 100 instances, says everything is "swamp gas".
Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 11 2014, 09:41 AM
In my spare time, guitar and studying the paranormal (from ghosts to Near Death Experiences, to Out of Body Experiences to UFOs) has been my passion. Until recently I was a moderator for the past 6 years on one of the webs largest conspiracy sites. I gave that up because of the stress. There are some mean and crazy people on the internet. Having been a moderator on that site is another reason I am so reluctant to post videos of myself on this forum. I quit just last month, so I'm hoping that anxiety will fade with a little time. I had people attempt to look me up to learn more about me personally, in an attempt to either manipulate or just mess with me - I don't know. There was also someone that somehow figured out who I was via Facebook, and then attempted to "friend" my son on there - for what reason, I do not know. But being a moderator on a forum such as that, you walk around with a target on your back. I've been accused of being everything from a government shill to a member of the Mossad, to even someone saying I was their "handler". I'm just a boring married guy trying to get his kids through college - so after 6 years of that mess, I just deleted my account there - and have felt a 500 pound wight come off my chest.
I had my business (small business) for a few Years and same as You I had to give up. I thought felt that taking care of company takes almost same time as doing Your regular job. I looked at myself and as if I'm able to live this way when after doing my regular duties, I had to think about the company things...instead of focusing on guitar. That's why I quit. And...yeah...I was a graphic designer as well
So many people from different places all over the world...yet still so many common things
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2014, 12:53 PM
Another cool thread! ok, about me... I like traveling, reading books, watching movies, going out to the theater, to a restaurant, going to music concerts, going out with friends or meeting them for an "Asado". Visiting my grandparents, my brother, my sister, my mom. Yesterday we had a reunion with my sister and mother, she cooked very tasty food and we had a really nice time. I love these type of moments.
Posted by: Headbanger Mar 11 2014, 07:09 PM
In my spare time I have enjoyed being a stunt man in three James Bond movies, artist for Warner brothers, helping the creation of films like Toy story, Hang gliding, parachuting,wing jumping,surfing with white sharks,stud,tennis coach, life guard,stand up comic,escort for beautiful actresses,Olympic skier, concert organiser, rock star,nice guy and general bullshitter.
Posted by: bleez Mar 11 2014, 08:14 PM
I would love something like that to happen
Since I was a kid Ive been interested in weird stuff. Ive only ever had 2 occasions where Ive seen something 'a bit odd' but to witness / experience something that really ripped the rug from under you would be totally amazing Olympic skier, stuntman.... maybe, but Stud ???
gotta say Im not 100% buying into that one.
Posted by: Headbanger Mar 11 2014, 08:21 PM
gotta say Im not 100% buying into that one.Would I tell a lie?
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 11 2014, 09:03 PM
Your gonna love this ,GUNS, love them, shoot with them, Practice with them often and just finished making my first lower receiver for an ar 15, along with this comes blowin stuff up too with this
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 12 2014, 08:48 AM
Have you tried shooting with a bow and arrow?
I think it's much more rewarding for the mind and soulPosted by: Josh Adams Mar 12 2014, 11:00 PM
Cars are a big passion of mine. Physically, I can't afford to do anything about that but I dream......
I don't care what anyone says, History is as interesting as it gets.
I've been wanting to read on Charlemagne for some time actually, is it worth the exploration? He seems so badass because he was Napoleon before Napoleon existed -- with the whole 'pan-European' stuff.
Obviously when I say he's badass I don't mean I approve of all the killing
...just in case nobody got that.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 13 2014, 08:26 AM
I've been wanting to read on Charlemagne for some time actually, is it worth the exploration? He seems so badass because he was Napoleon before Napoleon existed -- with the whole 'pan-European' stuff.
Obviously when I say he's badass I don't mean I approve of all the killing
...just in case nobody got that.
I agree, anyone who isn't into history at all is seriously missing out !
I'd say it's all worth looking into, you can always decide to explore further or not. But yeah he totally seemed like the rock star of his day. I can't say I agree with his slaughtering of non Christian Saxons but hey, we can't blame the ancestors for not knowing any better about the gods in the sky can we ?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 13 2014, 09:23 AM
I've been wanting to read on Charlemagne for some time actually, is it worth the exploration? He seems so badass because he was Napoleon before Napoleon existed -- with the whole 'pan-European' stuff.
Obviously when I say he's badass I don't mean I approve of all the killing
...just in case nobody got that.
He was considered as being the grandfather of Europe
He was a great military leader and strategist! Hello from another history fan and ex-national history olympic in the 7th grade
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 13 2014, 10:07 AM
I'm a bit scatterbrained to say the least, so I end up doing all other things INSTEAD of playing guitar. Well, maybe not so all the time, but I'll play guitar for 2 minutes, then think: "hey, I'd rather watch TV", then watch TV for 2 minutes, then go make myself something to eat instead, then go on the internet for 2 minutes. Way too many distractions for me. Which is why I'm trying to create a practice space in the attic.
That said, I like to go for bicycle rides on my racing bicycle, watch various shows, play FIFA or Final Fantasy (or other games for that matter), talk to my cat, walk aimlessly around my house, walk aimlessly around in the forest, take pictures with my DSLR camera (something I haven't done in waaay too long), build stuff from Lego (yeah, I'm a kid like that at times), play piano...
Can't come up with much more I think.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 13 2014, 11:36 AM
He was a great military leader and strategist! Hello from another history fan and ex-national history olympic in the 7th grade And I think (?) he was the first person to assume the title of Holy Roman Emperor ?
I think it's fascinating to trace the evolution of tribal dynasties. The Franks.. their territory evolving into The Kingdom of the Franks.. France.
His seat was at Aachen cathedral.. maybe our very own Gitarrero has been there ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aachen_Cathedral#The_Carolingian_Octagon_.28Palatine_chapel.29
Posted by: tonyk Mar 13 2014, 11:46 AM
Outside of family,I really only do 2 things- surf and guitar.We sold up in the city 12 years ago and moved down to the coast which has allowed us to have a more relaxed lifestyle.I do love to read but have to curb this desire as I end up doing nothing else.
Posted by: Palacios Mar 13 2014, 10:40 PM
In my spare time, guitar and studying the paranormal (from ghosts to Near Death Experiences, to Out of Body Experiences to UFOs) has been my passion. Until recently I was a moderator for the past 6 years on one of the webs largest conspiracy sites. I gave that up because of the stress. There are some mean and crazy people on the internet. Having been a moderator on that site is another reason I am so reluctant to post videos of myself on this forum. I quit just last month, so I'm hoping that anxiety will fade with a little time. I had people attempt to look me up to learn more about me personally, in an attempt to either manipulate or just mess with me - I don't know. There was also someone that somehow figured out who I was via Facebook, and then attempted to "friend" my son on there - for what reason, I do not know. But being a moderator on a forum such as that, you walk around with a target on your back. I've been accused of being everything from a government shill to a member of the Mossad, to even someone saying I was their "handler". I'm just a boring married guy trying to get his kids through college - so after 6 years of that mess, I just deleted my account there - and have felt a 500 pound wight come off my chest.
Damn that sounds like it was a really interesting job. A lot more interesting than what I do.(I could kill my high school counselor.)
Did you ever work with that Coast to Coast station?
Posted by: klasaine Mar 14 2014, 02:58 AM
He was crowned xmas day, 800 AD at St. Peters by Pope Leo III but, the Byzantine empire (Constantinople) - at least half of Christendom at that time - took exception and never recognized Charles as the emperor (they stopped recognizing the pope in Rome too). Eventually Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks at the end of May in 1453 and the holy Roman empire lived on. Still lives on to this day in a way.
Posted by: SirJamsalot Mar 14 2014, 07:36 AM
Play Bass!
Music is what I do on the side, everything else involves commuting to work and dreaming about taking a vacation so i can write music!
so basically, you're not married and keep yourself pretty dang busy!
I wish I could find time to destroy a few cars! ...
er, MISSED out. Let's keep a proper perspective on things mate
Personally, I enjoy having a flush toilet and ... toilet paper! haha!Posted by: Palacios Mar 14 2014, 08:29 AM
Music is what I do on the side, everything else involves commuting to work and dreaming about taking a vacation so i can write music!
so basically, you're not married and keep yourself pretty dang busy!
I wish I could find time to destroy a few cars! er, MISSED out. Let's keep a proper perspective on things mate
Personally, I enjoy having a flush toilet and ... toilet paper! haha!What's up SirJamsalot? It's good to see someone else from the Bay. Your right. Commuting sucks.
He was a great military leader and strategist! Hello from another history fan and ex-national history olympic in the 7th grade If you like history; read up on the Siege of Malta in 1565. I read a book about it, and I couldn't put it down. I even visited Malta, and rented an apartment in Valletta next to St. Elmo. It is such a dramatic story; I'm surprised it has never been turned into a movie.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 14 2014, 09:06 AM
If you like history; read up on the Siege of Malta in 1565. I read a book about it, and I couldn't put it down. I even visited Malta, and rented an apartment in Valletta next to St. Elmo. It is such a dramatic story; I'm surprised it has never been turned into a movie.
Thank you man!
I will definitely give it a go I have been more into Japanese history in the last two years as it went along with my martial arts training. It clearly offers a better view into things, so I thought it would only be natural to understand things this way.
Posted by: TeoWulf Mar 14 2014, 08:24 PM
That's not exactly acurate. Even tough Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor, he never claimed to be the Byzantine ruler (he only wanted some of their remaining Italian territories), and he was formally recognized as the western emperor by Michael I Rangabe in 812, after they had made peace. After the death of Charlemagne, his Empire was divided between his sons, and the Holy Roman Empire ceased to exist until, following his great predecessor's footsteps, Otto I had himself crowned as Holy Roman Emperor in 962. Also the Great Schism (the parting of the eastern and western christian churches) didn't take place until about two centuries later.
Well, as you can see I also love history. In my freetime, I also enjoy correcting grammar mistakes. I do so from pure philantrophy, as I have never ever accepted any consideration for doing so.
Besides being an f-hole on the Internet, I like to pretend that I have friends, and hang out with people who somehow tolerate my presence.
Posted by: DeGroot Mar 15 2014, 05:05 AM
If I'm not playing guitar… I like traveling, fishing (this one is new), cooking (mostly grilling), playing "soccer" (not too much these days), golf (I suck at it), jogging in my local forest "preserve", going to sporting events, camping, hiking, swimming/coral snorkeling … you get the picture. I get couped up in the winter then do a bunch of outdoor stuff in the summer.
I'm also a printer by trade. I enjoy the job and have been in this profession for 20 years. I operate a Heidelberg 6 color large format press during the day, while daydreaming about being a rockstar.
Posted by: Palacios Mar 15 2014, 05:22 AM
I will definitely give it a go I have been more into Japanese history in the last two years as it went along with my martial arts training. It clearly offers a better view into things, so I thought it would only be natural to understand things this way.You seem like a pretty Zen like individual. You'll probably appreciate this. I visited the opening of the Himalayan Buddhist Mandalas exhibit at the Asian Art Museum in SF today. It was very fascinating; dare I say even spiritual. There was some sort of energy emanating from these Mandalas that were well over 500 years old. I took some photos, but they really don't do them any justice. Here is a link for the museum exhibit.
http://www.asianart.org/exhibitions_index/enter-the-mandala
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2014, 11:09 AM
http://www.asianart.org/exhibitions_index/enter-the-mandala
Bullseye
You got me mate Thanks for sharing these! Please tell me, what does the black Buddha symbolize? There are only 'white' ones and that one..
Posted by: Palacios Mar 15 2014, 02:41 PM
You got me mate Thanks for sharing these! Please tell me, what does the black Buddha symbolize? There are only 'white' ones and that one..I figured you'd probably enjoy these. Hopefully the exhibit will travel to Europe so our European friends can enjoy this amazing exhibit. There is a lot of symbolism with the mandalas. They are all placed in a certain direction, and your supposed to view them clockwise. Each direction also has a certain color buddha. I believe the original colors were faded over time; so what was once a blue buddha, appears black now. You'll see some colors on the ground around the stupa; which signifies that color buddha. I took a picture of the information placard so I could better understand what I was looking at. It will probably help explain it better than I ever could. Keep in mind the Black buddha is in the East.
The symbolism goes even deeper. The small buddhas in the mandalas form the shape of the stupa in the center. Behind each buddha is a verse of wisdom that uses the "poison" to cure the poison. Unfortunately the black buddha is being restored; so they weren't able to display the original. The stupa has a lot of symbolism as well tying all the mandalas together. I'm gonna be there at the museum again today. I'll see if I can get a more substantive answer on the black buddha.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2014, 03:41 PM
Wow!
Thanks a lot man Really interesting stuff that I had no clue about I am just starting to learn about chakras and the way in which the human body's energy is functioning!
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Mar 15 2014, 03:53 PM
I'm a gamer as well as a guitarist.
Lately I've been running a lot and trying to get into cross country and track shape again. After a year off its finally gotten to me that I'm becoming athletically lazy.
Posted by: klasaine Mar 15 2014, 05:38 PM
Cool exhibit.
Posted by: dcz702 Mar 15 2014, 08:17 PM
Lately I've been running a lot and trying to get into cross country and track shape again. After a year off its finally gotten to me that I'm becoming athletically lazy.
Hey trey. Wanna play some battlefield4? If you got a xbox one my gamer tag is mammoth702. If anyone has it hit me up.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2014, 08:34 AM
Lately I've been running a lot and trying to get into cross country and track shape again. After a year off its finally gotten to me that I'm becoming athletically lazy.
Heh! There's no excuse for not exercising
The only people which are excused are the ones that would hurt themselves doing it, otherwise, it's called laziness Get back in shape young man! Your body will thank you and guitar playing will be better as well!
Posted by: Palacios Mar 16 2014, 08:47 AM
The only people which are excused are the ones that would hurt themselves doing it, otherwise, it's called laziness Get back in shape young man! Your body will thank you and guitar playing will be better as well!I play golf. Is that exercise?
I already know the answer. Actually when my golf buddies are being cheap, and won't pay $25 for a cart; it's a great exercise.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 16 2014, 09:46 AM
I already know the answer.Well I'm sure it exercises your core when you swing to hit the ball.. and your brachial muscles etc
And your wallet !
Posted by: Palacios Mar 16 2014, 10:01 AM
And your wallet !
I guess I get some exercise when I reach for my wallet. It's like a curl with no resistance. Actually it's pretty tiring. Especially after being in the sun for four hours straight. You actually do a fair amount of walking. I noticed in Europe it's really expensive to play. Here in the US it's pretty cheap for the most part.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2014, 10:34 AM
In Europe, it's a VERY expensive activity... I thought it would be the same everywhere
Posted by: PosterBoy Mar 17 2014, 11:20 AM
My other hobby is weight training and goal oriented healthy eating.
Infact the 2 hobbies fight for priority of my time and focus.
I'll be buying a spin bike for my wife and me so we can get cardio workouts in easier at home, rather than rely on the gym
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 18 2014, 08:43 AM
Infact the 2 hobbies fight for priority of my time and focus.
I'll be buying a spin bike for my wife and me so we can get cardio workouts in easier at home, rather than rely on the gym
Ah mate, if you got the space, you can get enough stuff to have your complete gym at home
It took me almost 600 EUR to buy the following:- 100 KG worth of discs
- multiangled bench
- pull-ups rack
- chest press rack
- 1,80 meters bar and 2x30 cm bars
Trust me, this is all you need for being able to concoct full fledged workouts, involving some body weight exercises as well. For me, it works really well based on the fact that I like body weight training a lot.
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