[Goku]

fishini, on Jul 16 2009, 08:16 PM, said:

At least once a week but I go go far and wide. Camping in the highlands, Wales anywhere I feel like really, many people do not realise whats on their doorstep. Over the many years I have found countless places well away from the general public to walk and watch in peace and seclusion. I have seen the true wonder of nature first hand and it never fails to leave me in awe. Theres something different every time you go out, all you need is patience. I once went to Rufford Park early one morning before the public as a whole arrived and I met a couple walking their dog. They asked me what i was doing, birdwatching I replied, don't know why none here they said. so I invited them to sit with me for 30 mins which they did and I pointed out to them 31 species all within 50 yards of us. They are now good friends of mine and like me avid nature lovers. like the advert says 'priceless'

Aww, it's nice reading something like this from you, Fish

I can't think of other hobbies I have... I go to the gym, play football and watch football... Playing video games I suppose? Football would win every time, though.

[Sabreman]

fishini, on Jul 16 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

My hobby is birdwatching and wildlife conservation I really love doing evnts with the RSPB and enjoy meeting people who give up their time to work on these projects. I love to see the faces of the children when they see wildlife up close for the first time (and some adults too)

You deserve lots of credit for what you do, as for my hobbies i suppose i have several but none of them would keep me away from watching my beloved club.

[Heavy_Soul]

drinking and sh*gging

used to love birdwatching but lost interest somewhat when a close relative who i used to go with died, still occasionly go but not like i used to, love going to gigs especially seeing weller, my favourite though - spending time with my young daughter, beats everything hands down

[Spireite-Karl]

Heavy_Soul, on Jul 17 2009, 09:34 AM, said:

drinking and sh*gging

used to love birdwatching but lost interest somewhat when a close relative who i used to go with died, still occasionly go but not like i used to, love going to gigs especially seeing weller, my favourite though - spending time with my young daughter, beats everything hands down

Ahh, I remember the last one, brings back fond memories

Then you remember what your stuck with NOW

[SatNav21]

married women!!!!!!!

great when football is on husbands are out most of the day. sometimes need to make a quick exit though, depending on how the match went!

[Sammy Spireite]

Reminds me of a story, in reverse, of an old work mate who used to use town playing at home as a decoy for his extra-marital activities.

One midweek game, he'd returned home from "playing away" as it were, and his wife had questioned the score with him, "1-1" was his reply to which his wife said:

"thats funny cos on the news it said the match was postponed due to the 2 inches of snow that fell at tea-time"

Hmmm

[Heavy_Soul]

Sammy Spireite, on Jul 17 2009, 09:56 AM, said:

Reminds me of a story, in reverse, of an old work mate who used to use town playing at home as a decoy for his extra-marital activities.

One midweek game, he'd returned home from "playing away" as it were, and his wife had questioned the score with him, "1-1" was his reply to which his wife said:

"thats funny cos on the news it said the match was postponed due to the 2 inches of snow that fell at tea-time"

Hmmm

classic

[Geordieblue]

fishini, on Jul 16 2009, 07:16 PM, said:

At least once a week but I go go far and wide. Camping in the highlands, Wales anywhere I feel like really, many people do not realise whats on their doorstep. Over the many years I have found countless places well away from the general public to walk and watch in peace and seclusion. I have seen the true wonder of nature first hand and it never fails to leave me in awe. Theres something different every time you go out, all you need is patience. I once went to Rufford Park early one morning before the public as a whole arrived and I met a couple walking their dog. They asked me what i was doing, birdwatching I replied, don't know why none here they said. so I invited them to sit with me for 30 mins which they did and I pointed out to them 31 species all within 50 yards of us. They are now good friends of mine and like me avid nature lovers. like the advert says 'priceless'

Do you ever go up to Northumberland?
What a beautiful place it is, uncrowded, historic, and miles and miles of coastline with everything you could wish for, especially long sandy beaches.
Northumberland or the peak district? Tough one that!

This post has been edited by Geordieblue: 17 July 2009 - 09:05 AM

[Doctor_Blue]

Geordieblue, on Jul 17 2009, 10:15 AM, said:

Do you ever go up to Northumberland?
What a beautiful place it is, uncrowded, historic, and miles and miles of coastline with everything you could wish for, especially long sandy beaches.
Northumberland or the peak district? Tough one that!

Absolutley stunning place, we go up a couple of times a year with the dogs and stay up near Alnwick.

(Stop telling everyone !!)

[Geordieblue]

Doctor_Blue, on Jul 17 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

Absolutley stunning place, we go up a couple of times a year with the dogs and stay up near Alnwick.

(Stop telling everyone !!)

Yes good point doc, but hey, just passing it on to fellow Spireites, nobody else I promise

[ThruAndThruBlue]

fishini, on Jul 16 2009, 07:45 PM, said:

I realise some on here have interests/hobbies outside CFC. To me watching town is something I really enjoy but my hobby to me is more than that, it is a passion. Hypothetically speaking does anyone have an interest / hobby that if you had to choose between town and it. You would give up football ?

YE XBOX.

only jokin.

[fishini]

Geordieblue, on Jul 17 2009, 10:15 AM, said:

Do you ever go up to Northumberland?
What a beautiful place it is, uncrowded, historic, and miles and miles of coastline with everything you could wish for, especially long sandy beaches.
Northumberland or the peak district? Tough one that!

Have been once to Alnwick saw my first King Eider there but Peak District for me everytime. Derbyshire born and bred so they say

[s42blue]

Geordieblue, on Jul 17 2009, 10:40 AM, said:

Yes good point doc, but hey, just passing it on to fellow Spireites, nobody else I promise

It's beautiful up there.just come back from cycling from Newcastle to Edinburgh.never been before but saw some fantastic places that most people in cars etc wouldn't see. Great weekend.

Couldn't give up cycling then I guess!

[NudgerSS]

Cricket, my Mini and walking 2 Jack Russells DO keep me away from Saltergate but not as much as watching the dross that LR served up. Guaranteed to keep me in the garage!

Hoping to do better than my 4 or 5 games last year

[fishini]

Highlight of the year for me today. I was informed by a good friend of mine who happens to be a gamekeeper of a wild Otter on the Derwent, sat for 2 hours but it eventually it showed well for about 5 mins. Little can beat that for me

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Oberkommando, on Jul 17 2009, 07:22 PM, said:

Cricket, my Mini and walking 2 Jack Russells DO keep me away from Saltergate but not as much as watching the dross that LR served up. Guaranteed to keep me in the garage!

Hoping to do better than my 4 or 5 games last year

Hope you're referring to a car...

[fishini]

I was fortunate today to witness a Red Kite hunting, spellbinding, beats football hands down

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

fishini, on Oct 18 2009, 06:35 PM, said:

I was fortunate today to witness a Red Kite hunting, spellbinding, beats football hands down

Each to their own Fish

[WarwickshireSpireite]

fishini, on Jul 16 2009, 07:35 PM, said:

I realise some on here have interests/hobbies outside CFC. To me watching town is something I really enjoy but my hobby to me is more than that, it is a passion. Hypothetically speaking does anyone have an interest / hobby that if you had to choose between town and it. You would give up football ?

No chance.
I would never give up the football for a hobby.