<<< beloved pursuits you took up later in life >>>

[brandrea]

I’m really enjoying reading Paul’s thread about pursuits that we no longer pursue

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=943972&page=3

So, I thought I’d start a thread with the opposite question about what pursuits/ hobbies/ interests, you decided to take up later in life.

[Romeojk]

Boating. Moved closer to the coast/beach a few years back and I thought we’d stick to beach going but I joined a boat club (Freedom) and it’s been so much fun. I cannot wait to get back out on the water this year. My wife and I cruise usually around and anchor up here and there, and go to restaurants for breakfast or lunch. It’s been a fun new adventure and expect to buy my own in the next year or two. This is the 21-24’ range and we’re always back before dark. Perhaps when I retire I’ll take up fishing.

[Oldngrey]

Target archery for me, my partner bought me some lessons for a birthday present. Unfortunately it’s like watches a never ending money pit, because there’s always something new to spend your money on.

[DJ TT 2002]

Doctors Visits

[travisb]

Cooking.
I started back in my early twenties with basic stuff because I missed home cooked meals and got tired of take out all the time.
My mother was a fantastic cook but she passed when I was 15.
In the past 10+ years it's become a big passion of mine and brings me a lot of enjoyment. My son is a full time college student and has worked his way up from dishwasher to head chef at a very nice restaurant, so it's rubbed off on him.

[Cru Jones]

Charles de Gaulle once complained: "How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?"

Since moving to France from the States, I’ve discovered the joys of cheese. I’ve been trying to try them all! I guess that counts as a hobby/pursuit.

[sickened1]

Biking. I used to bike a lot when I was younger but stopped due to having to work. Now that I have a bit more free time, I started riding again on the weekends.

[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Doctors Visits

Haha, I’ve taken up that “hobby” as well.


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[Blansky]

Peeing???

After 15 years of prostate issues, I had a TURP (roto-rooter) and it's freedom.

I don't have to plan my day around pit stops.

[kieselguhr]

Judo

[enjoythemusic]

Getting married. Glad i waited until my 50s :)

[pk552502]

I haven't done it yet, but I'm considering getting more serious about photography. Taking pictures of landscapes and what not. I bought a used camera and we'll see where it goes.

[JasoninDenver]

In the last couple of years, I started building furniture and now have a near complete shop. I can lose hours at a time building something beautiful.

The missus and I recently started doing destination hiking trips (Dolomites, Bavarian Alps, Tour du Mont Blanc) and it has rekindled my interest in plain old regular hiking as well.

[Maleg]

Gardening and lawn care. When I was working I never had time for yard work. I used to pay someone to make the yard look nice. I do it all myself now. Vegetable garden, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and the most perfect drought tolerant Kentucky bluegrass lawn in the area. I used to look at it as useless busy work. Now I find it is a great outlet for my creativity and a healthy way to feel productive.

[2000-NJDEVILS]

Collecting cars.
Very addictive..
This is hobby that can be as low or high a cost as you want….

[White Collar Boy]

Baseball. I stopped playing and watching it when I was a teenager, but went back to it five years ago. It’s become one of my favourite things, even more than when I was a kid, up there with enjoying books and music.

[Giovannibravo]

I am only 24, so not later in life, but I have been solving jigsaw puzzles recently. Very relaxing. Gives me an opportunity to think.

[Jackie Daytona]

I’m only in my upper 30s, but certainly never thought I would like running and jogging, but here we are.

[THC]

Nature watching… especially watching hummingbirds in their feeder right outside my window

Nice thread too, B

[Pw92676]

Sometimes the best hobbies can be once one is well settled in life, from a personal/financial standpoint. I have picked up wine and koi collecting. Would have never expected these growing up, but these bring me great relaxation now :)

[996marty]

Now that we are retired I’ve enjoyed using my free time doing upgrades to the house and then I’m going to join a golf club and get back into that

[AzPaul]

I do seem to squint a lot more these days.

[denmanproject]

My yard

[1William]

I was an athlete in high school and college. As work took over, I never made a long term commitment to fitness. When I retired, just shy of 50, I went back to exercising, lost 30 pounds and feel great. The discipline for me is not walking and working out with weights it is actually taking enough time off to recover and rest.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Giovannibravo

I am only 24, so not later in life, but I have been solving jigsaw puzzles recently. Very relaxing. Gives me an opportunity to think.

I gotta say … puzzles are my worst nightmare

My wife and daughter can puzzle all night long while we watch a movie.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by travisb

Cooking.
I started back in my early twenties with basic stuff because I missed home cooked meals and got tired of take out all the time.
My mother was a fantastic cook but she passed when I was 15.
In the past 10+ years it's become a big passion of mine and brings me a lot of enjoyment. My son is a full time college student and has worked his way up from dishwasher to head chef at a very nice restaurant, so it's rubbed off on him.

This really resonates with me my friend, and good for you

Andrea is such a wonderful cook that I really can’t compete. I do enjoy being her sous chef

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Charles de Gaulle once complained: "How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?"

Since moving to France from the States, I’ve discovered the joys of cheese. I’ve been trying to try them all! I guess that counts as a hobby/pursuit.

Counts in my book Hope you pair some vino with that from time to time as well buddy

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by sickened1

Biking. I used to bike a lot when I was younger but stopped due to having to work. Now that I have a bit more free time, I started riding again on the weekends.

I like being physically active but never really got into biking. Good on you brother

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

In the last couple of years, I started building furniture and now have a near complete shop. I can lose hours at a time building something beautiful.

The missus and I recently started doing destination hiking trips (Dolomites, Bavarian Alps, Tour du Mont Blanc) and it has rekindled my interest in plain old regular hiking as well.

So cool. I think I remember seeing some of you projects posted here on TRF

Your second comment is what I’ve been into as of late. I love to go on long walks/hikes with my pup

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Maleg

Gardening and lawn care. When I was working I never had time for yard work. I used to pay someone to make the yard look nice. I do it all myself now. Vegetable garden, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and the most perfect drought tolerant Kentucky bluegrass lawn in the area. I used to look at it as useless busy work. Now I find it is a great outlet for my creativity and a healthy way to feel productive.

I can honestly see myself getting into something like this some day.Mimi might leave the grass cutting to someone else, but the flower gardens could be right up my alley