I need some ideas for a new hobby.?

Question

I'm a 45 year old male in need on a new hobby to dtstract myself from squabbling children. Nothing strenuous, I already do the mountain-bike and gym thing. Not photography, tried that, bit dull. Not musical, already play the piano. Gardening's OK but I have to do that anyway.
Ideally involve having to buy some 'stuff' or kit, but nothing too ruinous or likely to bring about divorce. Could be mentally taxing or brain-dead, not fussed.
Mustn't take up too much space as kids have occupied most of the house. Time avilable for this occupation a couple of hours in the evening.

Any conventional or off the wall ideas considered.

Thanks a lot

Answer 1

why don't you take up socialising, go to the pub for a few pints with your mates. failing that get a train set.

Answer 2

Hi I,ve recently taken up this new hobby as I too needed something different to do. I spend a couple of hours a night making latch-hook rugs, very therapeutic and also make great original gifts. Take a look on ebay under crafts then click on latch-hook kits, I,m sure your kids would also enjoy doing them too. A

Answer 3

I would suggest coin collecting. It's interesting, doesn't take up much space, and once you build a good collection of Silver U.S. Coins they tend to increase in value month after month. I would suggest if you do start this type of hobby that you be cautious in what you pay for any specific coins. Start with Morgan Silver Dollars and Franklin half-dollars they tend to be the most interesting to collect. I have approximately 200,000 u.s. silver coins in my collection. It's a great hobby and an investment.

Answer 4

Try macrame - the craft of the old sailors. Nothing like tying yourself up in knots! There's a lot more to it than plantpot hangers - explore the local library, or the internet.
Very popular in the mid 70's, but declined because the price of string etc. increased - but there's plenty of cheap materials now.
I gained a distinction in it, and my son got hooked on it, too.
It's a MAN's craft!
And all that string might come in useful for dealing with the squabbling kids (I've been there!)
And strangely enough, lots of men find canvaswork very satisfying and rewarding (PLEASE don't call it tapestry - true tapestry is WOVEN!)

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Card making. It is a really relaxing hobby. My Wife does it and really enjoys making the occasional greetings card. i also have a go occasionally. She also does scrapbooking. Again it is something you can do, in your spare time. you can create a nice memory folder for your family, as well as enjoy the hobby. There are lots of scrapbook club and sites, but Dawn Bibby and QVC, are the best bet to get started.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Try building model Rockets. You can just look online for the closest hooby store. It takes anywhere from 1 hour to many days to build one of these. Just go to www.aerotechrocketry.com
and you can look at the catalogue they have. These things will launch over a 1000 feet at least. The ones I build go 5000 and that it because I am in to more expierienced Rocket building. Give it a shot you might like it.

Answer 9

How about homebrewing? A basic beermaking kit costs about ninety dollars (avoid Mister Beer and Beer Machines) and can all fit under a card table.

It's easy to do and doesn't take too much time, unless you want it to. And, in the end, you have beer.

Pick up a copy of Charlie Parpazian's "Complete Joy of Homebrewing" to learn more. Or visit http://beertown.org to find out if there are homebrewing clubs near you.

Answer 10

well are you good at something? you might be and not know it...
You could try your hand at painting or drawing. You don't need a lot of talent and it's fun to make a picture of a friend and then watch their reaction when they see it... or not. Personally i love to sing but i'm sooo bad at it :P You could try collecting things. Coins, stamps, letters, leaves, bottlecaps, sunglasses, postcards, rookie cards, pressed flowers whatever. Once i made a video with a friend of mine. It sucked but it was lots of fun. On birthdays and other occasins try making a present instead of buying somthing. I'm sure something made by you will impress more then a can opener. For example i make bracelets and once i made my mom a bottle filled with colorful marbles. You can use anything you like, seashells, stones, colored sand.
Other things you might like: cooking, origami (who know you might like it) pc games, acting, build miniatures, learn to play board games or cardgames, maybe even some magic tricks. I'm sure you'll find smething you'll like.

Answer 11

There were so many woodworking plans with this collection and you will not believe this but there are over thousands plans in the one package deal. Go here https://tr.im/10WEn
This is really something to find that many all together. For someone like me who is just really starting to get involved with woodworking this was like letting me loose in a candy store and telling me I could have anything I wanted. That was my dream when I was a kid.