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Originally posted by Weasel


Besides working, Reading, love to read. I will usually read the same book two or three times in a row.

I can never manage to do that. I always have to read something else in between books.

Anyway, I'm into internet surfing, GB of course, Currently JK 2.

So, to sum up, Gaming, reading, writing, chasing skirts... Maybe a few other things every now and then.

I think Hadrian's Wall is one of the most fantastic places - I must have been there about 7 or 8 times. Its Grrrrreat!

In case anyone is interested, My hockey team finished second in the Scottish West Dist 2 league and are now promoted to West Dist 1. The U14 side that I coach drew 3 all in their cup game on Sunday and both captains decided to share the cup rather than go to penalties. They are now going through to the Nationals (I don't know when yet).

The best quote about Hadrians wall I have heard was on the Blackadder prog on BBC 1? last night.

Roman legion on hadrians wall -
Blackadder :"Bloody briliant emperor we've got. His solution to keeping the scots out - build a 3 foot high wall. What an impenetrable barrier that is."

and

Darling : "That orange hedge seems to be getting closer"
Blackadder : "That's not a hedge you imbicill. That's the Scottish"

My hobbies? I've got a few...

Reading, computer games, writing fiction (D&D), talking with friends, debating occasionally (at school we had a debate on chicken before the egg...) rugby (love it! ) and aquahockey (which I will be representing Great Britain u-19's for this summer in Canada (as if you lot didn't know already! ))

I guess i am the only one who likes cricket here.
I play, eat, watch and live cricket.

I read a whole lot, esp military history and politics.
Mainly of the third world.

Play a great deal of billards, hmmm...listen to rock music, oh yeah grils, girls and girls, movies and other stuff.
Can't think of anything else.

Originally posted by Jace
What do we do when we are not lurking/posting on SYM?
What are our passions in life?
What do we do for entertainment?

I am not thinking of work here (unless that IS your passion) but more the things that get us excited every day/week/month/year.

I have far to many passions, time is never enough...

My job is certainly one of my most intense passions, I had the privilige of turning my greatest intellectual passion into a job Other "intellectual" hobbies I have is literature, classical music, and all natural sciences. I was a classical pianist when I was younger, I used to play concerts solo or with an orchestra. I have studied philosophy, literature and physics briefly - I've also been to art school, I used to paint oil on canvas and draw with charcoal. However, time doesn't allow me to be very active in these areas any longer although I'd like to. I still go to concerts and art exhibitions, but I haven't played or painted myself in a long time

My other great passion is outdoors. I used to do alpine climbing, and if you take a look at some of the places I'm going to post in the "world guide" thread, you will notice that many places I've been to are quite hilly After almost 10 years of classical ballet training (I used to take classes at least 4 times a week) and climbing, my knees gave in and after a few surgeries, I was given the choice: quit classical dance and climbing or be in a wheelchair by 40. So I choose the former, and started to train other, less physically demanding dancing like salsa and oriental dance (belly-dancing). I love dancing, both at clubs and taking classes.
When I quit the serious climbing, I started hillwalking and hiking instead - much better for the knees and it also allows me to bring my husband. I also like kayaking, I have a paraglider and handgliding certificate - and a skydiving certificate, free falling is quite nice

Other hobbies? Travelling has always been one of my big interests, I've spent every single krona (Swedish currency) I've ever had on travelling. Climbing in New Zealand, clubbing in Paris or camel riding in the Sahara - I enjoy all of it and much more. No wonder I never owned a TV or even a decent stereo set

Oh, how could I forget - of course computer games is also kind of a hobby Luckily I share this with my husband, but unfortunately not with a majority of my friends. I usually spend a few evenings a week meeting friends, often for dinner since we all have to eat after work anyway and it's convenient to combine it with socialising. Almost none of my friends can cook, so we always eat out.

@CE, You make me feel like I have done nothing with my life
Where is the best place that you have gone climbing?

@CM, I have only one thing to say about Cricket.

Australia - World Champions

Come on Ausie Come on, Come on
Come on Ausie Come on.

Bring it on Pakistan!



In case anyone is interested, my hockey club's over 35's team just beat Western 4-2 in the semi finals of the Glasgow cup. They had at least two ex international players (we have none). We are playing in the final on Sunday.

Looks at CE's E.C.A....

...that's one thing I like about you, Jackie... you're so... holistic!