Gransnet forums

Chat

Hobbies/Interests.

(31 Posts)
romaroot Wed 20-Jan-21 15:53:07

Just wondering what hobbies and interests are popular these days.
I'm not very good with fitness, but have an interest in ancestry, spiritual healing and Herbs.
I seem to be doing much more of them now due to lockdown.

Ali08 Mon 17-Jan-22 02:49:45

You should get a metal detector, thorns2roses. Then equip OH with a spade!
I'm seriously considering buying a huge magnet from eBay to tie to rope and dip into the sea...it would be better if we had somewhere safe to do it here, without me being pulled in! Maybe I should bench that idea!!
I like cross stitch but lost my mojo when my mum died. I think it's easing back. I'm thinking of trying embroidery but I'm also making a proggy sort of rug from some of my granddaughters old clothes at the moment.
I like paint pouring, resin, and just trying new stuff if I can afford it.
Silk painting is nice, I hope to do a scarf.
I watch YouTube and look at Pinterest for ideas.

thorns2roses Mon 17-Jan-22 22:38:32

Ali08 I think my OH would probably prefer digging at the beach possibly with a bucket and a glass of something cold in his hand rather than be dragged around historic sites (not to mention that I'd be turfed off the land by some irate land owner - it's illegal I think).

flowers I am with you on the mojo. OH and me are the same; better memories coming through now and looking forward to the spring. A friend I used to know used to do a lot of Crewel work which is very beautiful. And I have just looked up resin pouring on youtube. It reminds me of when we used to do paper marbling to cover our school books back in the day. I haven't heard of proggy mats in years grin. I've seen them being done at the library. The grandchildren will be impressed. I like the 'idea' of doing embroidery but haven't got the patience these days.

allium Mon 17-Jan-22 22:50:27

Gardening, outdoor swimming, photography, making soft furnishings, gym/weight training, and with a little luck travel with less restrictions ?

Beswitched Tue 18-Jan-22 08:50:53

Am Dram, collecting old children's books, creative writing, cooking.

I watch Pointless and I love when Alexander asks the contestants what they like doing in their spare time. Some immediately say 'I play netball', 'I sing in a choir', 'I go hill walking', others look uncomfortable and mutter something about enjoying socialising, watching telly, and walking the dog.

Serendipity22 Tue 18-Jan-22 10:23:09

Lots and lots of hobbìes and interests going on... its great.

I for 1 love sewing, making play food with felt writing books ( i have written 7 so far, allll containing 60,000+ words .. extremely therapeutic)

If you download Pintetest there is a mammoth amount of ideas.

Have fun whatever you choose.

smile