Thread: What else are you all into?

I'm into computers...building/repair/modding and I've been building websites since I was about 14. I'm currently involved in about half a dozen websites for myself and other projects. I'm also a Balisong manipulation artist which stems from my lifelong obsession with anything sharp...something that probably has a lot to do with my membership here.

I'm also growing my collecting of high end whiskeys, currently single barrle Kentucky's my favorite of which is Eagle Rare (17 year). I'm getting into Irish Whiskey a bit, but I have to admit I can't stand scotch. I'm trying to get into cigars to go along with my Bourbon so if any of you guys can give some advice like for suppliers and such I'm open to suggestions.

For those who might not get the first two hobbies see
HERE FOR MODDING
and
HERE FOR BALISING

Originally Posted by Gawker

I'm into computers...building/repair/modding and I've been building websites since I was about 14. I'm currently involved in about half a dozen websites for myself and other projects.

I'm also growing my collecting of high end whiskeys, currently single barrle Kentucky's my favorite of which is Eagle Rare (17 year). I'm getting into Irish Whiskey a bit, but I have to admit I can't stand scotch.

Cool. I always build my own computer. currently I am building a system with a core2duo 6600, 2GB DDR2 800MHz, Geforce 7600 VT (passive cooled), intel 975 mobo, mirrored WD320GB disks with 16MB cache.

I am in the process of incorporating myself as a freelance developer, so I figured I could do with a decent machine.

I also collect Scotch malts. My goal is to have had 1 bottle of each distillery. The tast of scotch malt is very outspoken compared to american or irish whisky, so I can see why you might be put off.
However, there are several wiskies that might suit you just fine, like Glen Elgin or Glen Turret.

Originally Posted by Gawker

I'm also a Balisong manipulation artist which stems from my lifelong obsession with anything sharp...something that probably has a lot to do with my membership here.


For those who might not get the first two hobbies see
HERE FOR MODDING
and
HERE FOR BALISING

That Balisong stuff is COOL!!! Makes me want to learn. Maybe I will. Can as set of "moves" be found be found somewhere?

Originally Posted by Bruno

Have you looked at e.g. pancrase, escrima or krav maga?
There are several martial arts comparable to japanese martial arts that do not have the religious legacy.
Perhaps that might be something for you.

I'll look into these. thanks for the suggestion.

Yeah there's a few places where besics can be found. Probably the best beginner website (and the one I started with) would be www.balisongxtreme.com that was done by a guy named Clay who has since sold off the website (it's no longer updated) and dropped off the face of the earth. Also http://balisong.theasylum.org has tons of good videos by many different people. The major hangouts on the web for "Flippers" are www.bladeforums.com (there's a balisong forum) and another forum that has a following of this subculture that is more of a community of like minded gun/knife nuts is The Usual Suspect Network (a kind of private club that I'm pretty involved in). If you're going to get into it though I'd be very careful about checking the legalities in your locale as the Balisong is outlawed pretty much everywhere.

Originally Posted by LX_Emergency

That Balisong stuff is COOL!!! Makes me want to learn. Maybe I will. Can as set of "moves" be found be found somewhere?

Nuts Gawker, the last thing I need is a new hobby but thats just too cool. I already juggle, and have some history in the martial art, plus I love sharp things. Nuts this could be far too easy to get hooked on.

deleted by me for being a thread hijacker.

Go ahead...the clickety clack of the blade calls ALL of you to it's unnatural nightmare world!!

steve: ...?

Originally Posted by Gawker

steve: ...?

I had posted a comment and went about my business. In retrospect, it wasn't appropriate to post as it would have hijacked the thread so I deleted the comment. Never having had to delete a post, I wasn't sure if the system would show a blank spot edited or remove it completely. So I left my own explanation for the deletion.

Sorry to confuse.

Originally Posted by Wildtim

. . . . I already juggle, . . .

Really? do you perform publicly? My entire family juggles and my wife makes and sells juggling props. (the baglady). I'm doing a bit of contact juggling since my eldest son blew past me in the juggling skills.

Glen F