What is your favorite "go to" past time?

OneEyedDiva said:
I wonder if we could connect and play together :unsure: Another member and I tried and for some reason, we couldn't do it. You're right, it does help keep the game sharp. There are definitely strategies one can use to improve their skill. I learned a lot from my oldest grandson who I've played with for years. I rarely won when playing with him.
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What name do you use with Words With Friends? Mine is JimmyN245. (I use my husband's name from Facebook since I don't do Facebook myself.)
 

OneEyedDiva said:
I'll probably seem like the oddball, but doing financial stuff is one of my favorite pastimes. I micro manage my finances. I maintain several spreadsheets, one self generated (list of projected expenditures per quarter), some from self tallying templates (actual spending, fund trades and dividend/capital gain sheets). I'll tweak my budget, make projections and tweak those, check the progress of my investments, etc. I'm managing my granddaughter's money which is currently in one of my accounts, so I have to keep her spending spreadsheet updated as well. Doing these things actually relaxes me...so if I'm stressed or bored, thats what I do.

I also spend a little time, usually after breakfast, playing Words With Friends and Cody Cross (absolutely love this puzzle). Sometimes I'll also play my Mahjong and other tile matching games or the colorful block puzzle, all on my mobile devices.

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Wow, I so admire you. My father was a financial planner and like so many offspring I decided to go a different route. I keep track of my finances from a 30,000 foot perspective but I'm terrible at doing the daily stuff. After my father retired, he was glued to the TV to watch the Ticker Tape from Wall Street. I can't do that. The ups and downs would make me a nervous wreck. I simply have to trust that I have invested wisely so I can sleep at night. I know from some of your posts in other threads that you are on top of everything when it comes to your finances. Well done!(y)
 
Medusa said:
At the moment, it's making voodoo dolls... I think; I haven't finished my first one yet.
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I'm copying my Reddit post (where I also talked about my new hobby) over cause I'm excited about everyone seeing it/her. :)


I'm happy she (in this case) is finished, but I must admit the seemstress (sewer just wasn't going to work there), in me is struggling with the rough edges. It's the more authentic, Voodoo-y look, I know... but ooo, I want to give this thing nice clean edges. Which I suppose I can do on future projects if I don't adjust to this way of sewing.

Now I need to look up a "good" guide to Voodoo Doll Pin Application. I'm sure there's something out there. I think I saw someting at some point in my original, "How to Voodoo Doll" travels.

Hoping you're all well this day.Finished voodoo doll.jpg

Found it on WikiHow: https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Voodoo-Doll#Using-Voodoo-for-Good
 
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Medusa said:
I've never ridden Western. If you have time, would be fun know how you found it as opposed. :)
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Hi there Medusa,

Said I will give you my opinion on Western riding. Over two weekends, I learnt a lot, so now able to do that.

One big thing that needs getting used to is using a single hand to hold the reins. I find that difficult for myself because I am a small build person and have small wrists, so I do not feel too comfortable. I do not think I want to do this for long periods as my wrist strength is not great.

Another thing, the Western saddle is a lot larger and is too heavy. For a young person not a problem but I look for lighter weights these days and the English saddle is very much lighter. It is comfortable for my small bottom :ROFLMAO:.

The good thing is, it is much easier to take up Western riding if you are already an English rider. So if you already are an English rider, you will find Western a breeze!

Verdict: Engish riding much more suitable for me, but I am very glad I have learnt a new skill and am hoping to use it during my stay in Australia, but will stick to English as it is what I am used t!

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Hi, @Shero, thank you so much for the update and information! I hadn't thought about the one-handed "stearing" I've seen in Western riding and how different (and I assume awkward) that might feel.

I agree completely about light english saddles. As a matter of fact my last one was an ultra-light type.

I agree good that it's a useful skill to learn though and I can see where it would be useful (necessary really, for long rides.)

"Verdict: Engish riding much more suitable for me, but I am very glad I have learnt a new skill and am hoping to use it during my stay in Australia, but will stick to English as it is what I am used t!"

An excellent attitude about it!

Thanks again. ☺️ 🌻
 
Lewkat said:
Always, reading, for me and watching various videos on YouTube.
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Some of my favorites are AGT and BGT acts on YouTube. One of the best is "pianist turns into orchestra" from BGT, although Darce Lynne, the child ventriloquist, on AGT is my favorite overall. Also listen to the golden oldies from the 50s and 60son YouTube.

I do Luminosity most days--games that challenge you mentally and tell you how you score relative to others in your age group (like speed, memory, attention, problem solving, and overall cognitive ability). Of course, I average walking 2.7 miles per day (yes even in the cold weather) with my 90-pound golden doodle.
 

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