Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 9, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Ill have to check this site out I love this kind of stuff. Reminds me I meant to post it a few years back some of the pics I took; Old train tunnels that where blasted through the mountains in the early 1900s.. unfortunately our floods have washed away the roads and walkway in its gonna cost alot and take alot of time to fix it up but heres a couple google images. Those look fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, MUFC said: Are there any new hobbies you're looking to engage in? This may sound daft but am looking to start reading books. I used to years ago. I think it'll be more beneficial then my failed F1 career on the PS4. What's daft about reading books as a hobby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,495 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, nudge said: There's nothing daft about reading books at all... I never quite explained it correctly. Didn't want members to think I've never read books in 42 years of life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Daft book readers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,495 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said: What's daft about reading books as a hobby? Badly explained by me, see previous post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 9, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted December 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, MUFC said: I never quite explained it correctly. Didn't want members to think I've never read books in 42 years of life Well I certainly hope that's not true Although it wouldn't be too surprising; I've met quite a few people who never liked reading books and have only read a couple at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted December 9, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, MUFC said: Are there any new hobbies you're looking to engage in? This may sound daft but am looking to start reading books. I used to years ago. I think it'll be more beneficial then my failed F1 career on the PS4. I am a book worm and off to be shortly to read a book, if you anything to knock you out and have a good nights kip is lye in bed and read a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted December 9, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted December 9, 2021 Regarding new hobbies/interests, I spent a few weeks living in a hotel just opposite of a seaport this year, and after spending countless hours watching various kinds of ships daily, I got quite into vessel spotting, tracking and logging. Started with using binoculars and just some standard marine traffic apps, but consider either getting an AIS receiver or setting up a proper AIS station on a Raspberry Pi later at some point. Ham radio and radio astronomy are other things I'd love to try, but I'm super new to it and need to learn more before I commit to buying equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 @nudge some pics from an old abandoned furnace town near the cabin we're staying in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted June 27, 2022 Author Subscriber Share Posted June 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, Coma said: @nudge some pics from an old abandoned furnace town near the cabin we're staying in. Nice! How old? I'd guess from some time in 19th century? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 1 hour ago, nudge said: Nice! How old? I'd guess from some time in 19th century? The two furnaces were built in 1867 and 1870. They produced pig iron up until about 1891, then the workers mostly abandoned the area. It's in the process of being restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted June 27, 2022 Author Subscriber Share Posted June 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coma said: The two furnaces were built in 1867 and 1870. They produced pig iron up until about 1891, then the workers mostly abandoned the area. It's in the process of being restored. Had to Google "pig iron" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coma 1,763 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, nudge said: Had to Google "pig iron" I work at a blast furnace so I'm familiar with the technology. It was totally random that we visited this site. I had no idea this historic town was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Waylander 166 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 On 09/12/2021 at 17:29, MUFC said: Are there any new hobbies you're looking to engage in? This may sound daft but am looking to start reading books. I used to years ago. I think it'll be more beneficial then my failed F1 career on the PS4. Normally good to add your preferred reading topics. Mine would include history, select fantasy, and the odd current affairs topics. Occasionally come across an author I might want to follow too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,495 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 30 minutes ago, Waylander said: Normally good to add your preferred reading topics. Mine would include history, select fantasy, and the odd current affairs topics. Occasionally come across an author I might want to follow too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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