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Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 3:46 pm
by Devo1956
Besides racing pigeons, what other hobbies do other members enjoy? I have had a go at oil painting, i found it so relaxing. here is my first attempt at oil painting.

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:07 pm
by king
I've collected vinyl records since I was in my teens. Probably buy a couple records every week. I've around 10,000 now and the wife is sick of them filling up the house. There mainly 50s & 60s records.

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:13 pm
by Diamond Dave
I love art in any form Dev, to me the only person that can criticise any interpretation of art is the artist themselves.
However. I do draw the line at some modern artist like Tracy Emmin who are just taking the piss out of society.
The only way a "masterpiece" can be called so, is if the artist himself is happy with it.
Jmo.

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:14 pm
by Devo1956
king wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:07 pm I've collected vinyl records since I was in my teens. Probably buy a couple records every week. I've around 10,000 now and the wife is sick of them filling up the house. There mainly 50s & 60s records.
What is the earlest date you have King, and who was your favourite artist?

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:15 pm
by Devo1956
Diamond Dave wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:13 pm I love art in any form Dev, to me the only person that can criticise any interpretation of art is the artist themselves.
However. I do draw the line at some modern artist like Tracy Emmin who are just taking the piss out of society.
The only way a "masterpiece" can be called so, is if the artist himself is happy with it.
Jmo.
Well, Dave, I think i can only improve.

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:16 pm
by Diamond Dave
Oh and incidently, my other hobby is table tennis and I play regularly in a local league.

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:26 pm
by Tony-P-
I'd love to be able to Paint, but no good at it Wife gets my mate in to do our decorating that's how bad I am, so I'd have no chance with Art but good on you mate it is a gift.

Apart from Football playing into my late 40s at a good level and the Mrs says I'd watch Ants play with a ball hahaha, I love Fishing any type I have a lot of gear was out in the Irish sea a couple of weeks back had a great day

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:35 pm
by Devo1956
Tony-P- wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:26 pm I'd love to be able to Paint, but no good at it Wife gets my mate in to do our decorating that's how bad I am, so I'd have no chance with Art but good on you mate it is a gift.

Apart from Football playing into my late 40s at a good level and the Mrs says I'd watch Ants play with a ball hahaha, I love Fishing any type I have a lot of gear was out in the Irish sea a couple of weeks back had a great day
Yes Tony, i was also playing football until i was around 45. Enjoyed it so much.

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:38 pm
by Tony-P-
hard to hang the boots up, I ended up player manager, won the league and cup double and thought I'd go out on a high
played in a charity match when I was 50 OMG the brain worked well but the legs where full of lead hahaha

Re: Other members hobbies

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:52 pm
by king
Devo1956 wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:14 pm
king wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:07 pm I've collected vinyl records since I was in my teens. Probably buy a couple records every week. I've around 10,000 now and the wife is sick of them filling up the house. There mainly 50s & 60s records.
What is the earlest date you have King, and who was your favourite artist?
The earliest 45s I have are UK Export 45s made in 1950 which is 3 years before 45s were available for sale in the UK. I've too many favourite artists to list, but Glenda Collins is one of my favourites.