richardb@fear+loathing.UUCP (Richard Brosseau) (10/25/89)
rec.aquaria is a valid name because aquarium keeping IS a hobby. I definately do it as a hobby and NOT as a science. Maybe an examination of my OTHER hobbies is in order : - rock climbing. Rather techincal. If you don't understand the physics you'll probably die. Training is also techincal. But its just a hobby. - photography and darkroom development/printing. Getting to know all those chemicals and photographic papers is also rather techinal. Knowing how to treat the poisonous ones is a bit scientfic. Lighting also. But its just a hobby. - house construction. Again, physical principles apply and so do construction codes and conventions. How many joists per foot at what size is rather technical, but its just a hobby. - cabinetmaking. The physic of different joints in different cicumstances is rather technical. Properties of solid wood construction is a bit scientific. Different type of planer and saws in techincal. Keeping them sharp too. But its just a hobby. - Ceramic tile making/firing. Properties of clay differ according to composition. What temperature to fire. What glazes and how to make them. Can I install an electric kiln for firing in my garage. (Is my insurance paid up?). But its just a hobby. - semi-competative cycling. Buying and maintaining a decent bike. Training;LSD and intervals. Riding in groups. Food intake. Not getting lost. All rather techincal. But its just a hobby. Just goes to show you, most hobbies make use of sound scientific principles. Performing tasks inside the relm of the hobby can also seem quite techical and scientific. But its just a hobby. So cut the bullshit on sci.aquaria. Get a life, or at least not so much a montonic life. Get another hobby. -- Help wipe out sci.aquaria in your lifetime. Richard Brosseau Cognos Inc. decvax!utzoo!dciem!nrcaer!cognos!richardb
BRIDGE@rcgl1.eng.ohio-state.edu (JOHN BRIDGE) (10/27/89)
Richard B.,
My that was certainly interesting about all your hobbies. Johnreynard@vulpes.COM (R. W. F. Clark) (10/27/89)
In <7308@fear+loathing.UUCP> richardb@fear+loathing (Richard Brosseau) says: >rec.aquaria is a valid name because aquarium keeping IS a hobby. I'm certain my friends who keep a multi-level structure full of dolphins and squids and things like that and sell admission to it will be glad to hear that. >I definately do it as a hobby and NOT as a science. Maybe an >examination of my OTHER hobbies is in order : Oh, thank you. I'd just love to examine your OTHER hobbies. >photography and darkroom development/printing Ah, yes, I'm sure the guys who do the pictures in Life magazine will be glad to hear this is just a hobby. Those suckers actually thought they were *working*, the fools. >house construction I commend you on your choice of hobby activities. To imagine that there are bastards, sponges, parasites who actually make money on this hobby activity. >cabinetmaking >ceramic tile making/firing Well, yes. Did anyone tell you, Richard, that you have excellent taste in hobbies? What do you do for an occupation, collect stamps? fc