What do you spend money on other than motorcycles

[dmonkey]

Destin from SmarterEveryDay has a great video on upside down flying:

There are other videos in the series that build more context.

 

[jimzpsd]

Practice, you can also purchase an rc flight simulator.

https://www.amazon.com/RealFlight-Flight-Interlink-Controller-RFL1200S/dp/B09KDSXCJD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-JacBhC0ARIsAIxybyOW28FXMkdwZUNla2pSQL57cHRwFNhbXQvowekkkrEF-4UbVQO_cokaAgfSEALw_wcB&hvadid=616862803905&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9018747&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14462662984323540216&hvtargid=kwd-933969163&hydadcr=24633_13611805&keywords=real+flight+simulator&qid=1669727945&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTk5FQ1NGUE1JTElWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM1NzA1Mkg2NExPUFpURlBQSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQxODAzVVNNMDAwT05aVzdKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[jimzpsd]

It truly is an addictive hobby, I started small, eventually went to bigger machines, I compete annually and keep sharp.

 

[jBIRDt]

Geocaching. It is one of the adventures I enjoy that fits my use on the Trail 125

 

[SneakyDingo]

Geocaching. It is one of the adventures I enjoy that fits my use on the Trail 125

The Geocaching company was located in the same building as one of the offices of my previous job. There's a hole between the 3rd floor and 2nd floor (where Geocaching is) that they used to pass candy and stuff down through the floor like some mystery gift exchange pre-2015. Several years ago we closed the office (nicknamed "Lakeview" because it had a really good view of the lake) and thus ended my opportunities to befriend and get a tour of the Geocaching building, but I signed my original employment paperwork there. Closing that office was a real pity, since getting a HQ tour was INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT if you didn't go through official channels.

Super cool people, super cool HQ and a super cool company. I've met some incredibly awesome people because of them being there.

 

[SneakyDingo]

It truly is an addictive hobby, I started small, eventually went to bigger machines, I compete annually and keep sharp.

Oh no. You're not getting me that way. I already have 3D printing, I don't need more expensive, addictive hobbies.

 

[jimzpsd]

Oh no. You're not getting me that way. I already have 3D printing, I don't need more expensive, addictive hobbies.

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LOL, pretty accurate. I got involved in helicopters back in 2009...been hooked ever since. I do tons of other things too, hunt fish, trap, can never be sitting still. I'm 63 yrs.old and live like I'm in my mid 30"s lol

 

[Timmy6216]

money sponges in my life.......kids, Airstream Trailer, guns, VWs, Jeeps, big stupid truck.

the Trail is not as bad as the aforenoted list.

 

[Little_Thumper_Boy]

Late to respond to this post, but I'm dumbfounded to say something.
Having a 23y/o very skilled drone-junky nephew who just received his FAA license, I've watched his and his friends' acrotricks, but that copter-- insane!

 

[jimzpsd]

To me thats what make the heli's soooo addicting, they have so much potential. Drones have their purpose but can basically fly themselves, plus auto take off and land. A helicopter comes alive in big open skies, my biggest heli was clocked at 162 mph in forward flight. Other guys can easily do 200+ mph.

 

[jimzpsd]

And this guy...Tareq ALsaadi, the king of 'copters is my idol. I would love to meet this guy and shake his hand. His raw talent is second to none, his videos are not photo shopped, nor are they sped up, this is his natural self and style. There are TONS of videos of him performing, all of his equipment is factory stock (anyone can purchase just like his) and no strings or tricks. I can duplicate all his moves, but I'm not as fast or as precise. Enjoy...

 

[Cardinal Direction]

Longbows, guns, slingshots, and kids. Sooooo much on kids! Lol

 

[RustyRodder]

3D Printing, a 2002 mustang, 1969 chevelle, 1988 Jeep, traveling, and a fiance.

Not in that order

 

[SneakyDingo]

3D Printing, a 2002 mustang, 1969 chevelle, 1988 Jeep, traveling, and a fiance.

Not in that order

3D printing is the least expensive of my hobbies. Even including modifying and ongoing costs, I can't imagine a fiancé being cheaper than that.

 

[dmonkey]

3D Printing, a 2002 mustang, 1969 chevelle, 1988 Jeep, traveling, and a fiance.

Not in that order

That Jurassic Park style MJ is beyond cool!

 

[RustyRodder]

3D printing is the least expensive of my hobbies. Even including modifying and ongoing costs, I can't imagine a fiancé being cheaper than that.

Its not the cheapest, but It gives a lot of return! I built a Prusa Mini, and recently got an Ender3 Max. Both are great! Looking to upgrade the ender to extrude multiple colors.

That Jurassic Park style MJ is beyond cool!

Thanks! I am considering wrapping the CT to match.

 

[SneakyDingo]

Its not the cheapest, but It gives a lot of return! I built a Prusa Mini, and recently got an Ender3 Max. Both are great! Looking to upgrade the ender to extrude multiple colors.

Very nice. I've easily made my money back on my Ender 3 alone. Just picked up a Sovol SV05. Multicolor printing is pretty amazing, there was a guy at my old work who did a huge Sonic the Hedgehog with one.

 

[mcmd]

mostly motorcycles, but vintage cars as well. luckily im down to just 2.

my 66 galaxie which has been posted here before, and my 62 falcon i've had for.. 12 years now? sept 61 build date. stock creampuff 6 cyl 2 speed car. the galaxie by far has been much more expensive over the past 4 years but has had lots of mechanical improvements done to it.

I wish I'd held on to some of the cars I've had through the years. The older cars had character.

 

[kballowe]

I used to do some small machine work with bolt-action rifles and match barrels. My Wife likes precision shooting, and so she's happy to help.

We also collect a few knives here and there.

 

[mcmd]

> ATF and FBI agents have entered the chat

That's a very cool knife collection. I carry a Leatherman Sideclip, or Victorinox Swiss Army Classic if backpacking, daily and have a few Kissing Crane, Buck, and KA-BAR knives.

Travel is a big area I spend money on. I try to travel frugally but it still adds up. Camping and backpacking gear as well as bicycles and paddlecrafts to enable that travel take big hits on my wallet. A nice thing about the backpacking gear is that much of the stuff I hang onto but don't regularly use myself ends up becoming loaner gear to take friends along. Other currently growing collections are tools - many specialty or vintage, antique housewares - especially cast iron cookware that I restore, books, and vinyl records.

In the past I've spent a lot on vintage American cars and trucks, but I cleared house recently as the market got insane and I barely drive vs riding motorcycles. Same for vintage computer terminals and workstations (DEC, NeXT, SGI, Sun) that I used to repair and spend a lot of money on hard to find parts for. The market got hot and I got tired of having things I barely use and might be burdened with having to move in the future, so I sold most of them off.

You've touched upon a few things that resonate with me. Travel; my wife is a retired teacher. When she was still teaching we would travel during her summer break. We wanted to explore Europe while we were still young. We were fortunate to visit many cool places. We did it all on our own, no tours. We booked everything ourselves and I did all of the driving. On one of our trips to Switzerland I noticed that we were near the factory where the Victorinox Swiss Army knives were made. We visited the factory store and as it turned out, it happened to be their 100th anniversary. I purchased one of the !00th year commemorative knives (the big one with everything on it). It's packaged in a special tin with paperwork. I've never handled it as I wanted to keep it pristine. I still have the original receipt. Oddly enough, if I had to put my hands on it today I'd be looking, as I have no idea where I've stashed it! I don't remember what I paid for it. I'm sure it was expensive at the time as nothing is cheap in Switzerland. You also mentioned antique housewares and vinyl records. I still have all of my vinyl albums. Several hundred, I suppose. In the last 10 - 15 years I've started buying some old collectable 78's and recordings on the old King label. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Records_(United_States) Lastly, you mentioned antique housewares. I presently have three booths in local antique malls. I'm not up on cast iron. I do know that some of the Griswold pieces are highly sought after and bring some serious money. I do a lot of buying for my own collecting and for resale. I'm kind of all over the place, everything from traditional to odd & unusual to random collectables and a bit of pop culture. The antique stuff keeps me busy as I was forced into retirement about 5 years ago with some health issues. I'm a retired fine art photographer. I spent 23 years on the art show circuit. I still have my website up if you'd like to have a look. It hasn't been updated in 5 years but I just didn't want to take it down. It's www.michaeldavisphotoworks.com In any case, life is good. I look forward to riding my bike when the weather gets warmer. I enjoy this forum and want to say thanks to everyone who has been so kind and helpful.