Re: Hobby Echo
By: Mike Dippel to All on Sat Jan 22 2022 07:00 pm

Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel

Never camped here, have always wanted to. I think getting out in the woods/camp grounds etc would be so cool. My wife? not so much! LOL

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Any model railroading folks out there? :)

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On 5/23/2022 8:52 AM, David Smith wrote to Mike Dippel:

Any model railroading folks out there? :)

Funny you should mention that. When I moved into the complex in Sun City Center, FL
I saw that there was a room dedicated to model railroading. Every time I went by, the
room was locked and unoccupied. Finally, my wife and I saw that there were members
inside so we talked with them for quite a while.

Even though I really looked forward to joining, I felt that I might get bored with it and
never joined.

Years ago, when my son was in his early teens, he and I would travel to the model
railroading stores to purchase various items that I could use to build a table complete
with lights, track, buildings, etc. It was a great time for both of us because it was
something that kept us both occupied.

It took about 2 years to complete since we were doing it in our spare time. Finally it
was complete. We watched as the train went around the track over and over again. We
both looked at each other after a while and said that the real fun was spending the time
to build it, but using it was a bit boring.

I hope this doesn't dissuade you. We did have a great 2 years planning and buildng it.

Mike Dippel

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Funny you should mention that. When I moved into the complex in Sun City Center, FL
I saw that there was a room dedicated to model railroading. Every time
I went by, the
room was locked and unoccupied. Finally, my wife and I saw that there were members
inside so we talked with them for quite a while.

Even though I really looked forward to joining, I felt that I might get bored with it and
never joined.

I know what you mean there's a club nearby here that I've talked to about joining a few times but never really made it to any of their meetings. I started working on a layout here for a while but I tend to go from one hobby to another so its been collecting dust for a while now. Been thinking about getting back out there and working on it some!

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I hope this doesn't dissuade you. We did have a great 2 years planning and buildng it.

I spent a few months working on my layout and then tore it all out and started over after realizing my curves were too sharp for a lot of my equipment. I'm still not 100% happy with it so ifI get back out there I might start over again! :)

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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
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knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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I love Photography! I wished I still had my SLR and Digital cam corder! I used to do some neat effects with the exposure settings!

John H. Guillory
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On 5/22/2023 11:28 PM, John Guillory wrote to Mike Dippel:

I love Photography! I wished I still had my SLR and Digital cam corder! I used to do some neat effects with the exposure settings!

John H. Guillory
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My wife still owns a Canon AE1 but sadly doesn't use it anymore. We thought about
donating it to a photography school, but never got around to it. She took some beautiful
pix with it including sunsets.

I always had birthday and Christmas gifts that I could give her. I would purchase
various filters and lenses from local pawn shops. Made her very happy!

It's just so much more convenient to use the cell phones now.


Mike Dippel

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It's just so much more convenient to use the cell phones now.

That's why I loved my camcorder. It had most of the settings of my Cannon Rebel, but didn't need developing.... One cool effect is setting the lens to be open for a minute, then take a picture of the stars.

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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Speaking of Hobbies ..
I created this server today :
https://www.f4fbbs.com/HumHub

I added things like my 3D Rendering, GMRS Radios, RC Models, RPGs, Crafting, and there will be more to come.

Yeah, it was a pretty lax day so I got fun stuff done, LOL!!


I'm still trying to figure out if the software allows direct links to each section like f4fbbs.com/humhub/RCModeling or something, but can't find it anywhere in the documentation.

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On 10/23/2023 3:44 PM, Sirronmit wrote to Mike Dippel:

Speaking of Hobbies ..
I created this server today :
https://www.f4fbbs.com/HumHub

I added things like my 3D Rendering, GMRS Radios, RC Models, RPGs, Crafting, and there will be more to come.

Yeah, it was a pretty lax day so I got fun stuff done, LOL!!

I'm still trying to figure out if the software allows direct links to each section like f4fbbs.com/humhub/RCModeling or something, but can't find it anywhere in the documentation.

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Very cool. Reminds me a bit of Facebook with the image displays and such.
The software that I run my web Directories on can do something like this as well. This is
old software, but has quite a lot of features.

The documentation can be found at:
http://hobbyline.com/focalmedia/

The 'How To's, Tips & Tricks' section 12 shows some of its capabilities. I use it to run my
26 niche directory websites. Visitors can submit their websites, add images. I can
accept Premium listings for a fee, or free standard listings.

My largest directory is at: https://etalii.biz/

It keeps me busy to run all of the sites, but I need something to do :) It also brings in
some revenue.

Mike Dippel


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very kewl -- sorry I missed your application last night - I have it setup to force me to acknowledge each person for now as I complete my testing.


I will check out the two sites you listed today if my work server allows :)

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Guys, I also have a great hobby. I look for alternative media to read. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 epidemic in 2020, I have collected more than 200 thematic alternative media and created an RSS aggregator. Unfortunately, the coolest sites with crazy news have already closed. But I continue to work. If you know any conspiracy, conservative, anomalous sites, then let me know in the guest book https://cdg.neocities.org
P.s.
Links to news sites on spiritual and religious topics are also interesting.



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On 10/27/2023 3:11 PM, Roman wrote to Mike Dippel:

Guys, I also have a great hobby. I look for alternative media to read. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 epidemic in 2020, I have collected more than 200
thematic alternative media and created an RSS aggregator. Unfortunately, the coolest sites with crazy news have already closed. But I continue to work. If
you know any conspiracy, conservative, anomalous sites, then let me know in the
guest book https://cdg.neocities.org
P.s.
Links to news sites on spiritual and religious topics are also interesting.

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I can't contribute to your list, but I DO run a bunch of Directory websites in case you
have a site that you want listed. It's free.

Check out: https://hobbyline.com/aboutus.htm for the list.

p.s. I sent an email to you to change my password when logging into your system.

Mike Dippel


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Thank you. It's very hard to find new crazy news sites. Sometimes it seems to me that I have already discovered all the coolest sites. But maybe I'll get lucky and find something else here!


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
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knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Mike Dippel wrote to All <=-

Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed
including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),

But there's an area specific to camping! ;) Where's your favorite
campground? I was camping four or five times per year there for
a while. Hit a number of State Parks here in Florida (multiple times). One
of my favorites is Anastasia up in St. Augustine. Fort Mountain up in
Northern Georgia is very nice as well. Hoping to get back out there
in the near future. Had several "set backs" over the past two to three years that kinda put the kabash on my travels. Been tent camping up until now.
I'll probably invest in a small (around 21 foot) camper. I think it will
make life a lot easier, not having to load/unload the truck, pitch the tent, pitch the screenroom and get everything setup...then reverse it all at the
end of the trip. Will be great to be able to just hook up and go. :)

Chris (CJ)
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On 4/11/2024 11:35 PM, Cj wrote to Mike Dippel:

But there's an area specific to camping! ;) Where's your favorite campground? I was camping four or five times per year there for
a while. Hit a number of State Parks here in Florida (multiple times). One of my favorites is Anastasia up in St. Augustine. Fort Mountain up in Northern Georgia is very nice as well. Hoping to get back out there
in the near future. Had several "set backs" over the past two to three years
that kinda put the kabash on my travels. Been tent camping up until now. I'll probably invest in a small (around 21 foot) camper. I think it will make life a lot easier, not having to load/unload the truck, pitch the tent, pitch the screenroom and get everything setup...then reverse it all at the end of the trip. Will be great to be able to just hook up and go. :)

Chris (CJ)
SysOp - CJ's Place BBS

We have been camping now for 50 years, Started with a tent, then several trailers, and
we are now on our third motorhome.

Our favorite campground would be Disney's Fort Wilderness, but we haven't been to
Disney since before Covid. We are waiting for the right time to get our season passes
again. We usually try to go there when there is good entertainment in Epcot. It would
be nice to park the camper and eat our meals there and not have to pay big money for
food in the parks.

I posted a message about our current trip in the Camping echo.

Stay in touch! Maybe we can camp together sometime.

Mike Dippel

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knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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So I'm FINALLY in a position to upgrade my 20W DIODE laser to a larger CO2.

I originally researched and REALLY wanted the GLOWFORGE. However, after seeing that it REQUIRED the Internet just to work, that was when I had started looking at other alternatives.

I've been looking up the differences between the DIODE and the CO2. I know the CO2 will do more things that I really want, but it appears that I need to learn how to :
1) align mirrors
2) track antifreeze (unless I place this in my basement)
3) learn how FREQUENCIES affect items (this is a more difficult issue as there aren't many help files out there on that in itself.)

Anyone on here use a CO2 and point me in the right direction to learn?

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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

Mike Dippel


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Mike Dippel


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Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed including archery,
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Mike,

Please use this area to post about any hobby not already listed
including archery,
biking, bowling, gardening, photography, etc. How about
camping ( I love to camp),
knitting etc.

I used to bowl in leagues when I was younger...and the tagline below
is appropriate. <G>

When I was in a kids bowling league, with the American Junior Bowling Congress, I got an award for rolling a 206 (200 game). I've never had a
300 game, though. Also, when I bowled, we were in a handicap league
instead of "Scratch".

Now, I play the "Galaxy Bowling" app on my smartphone (that I got from
Google Play Pass), and a couple of the bowling doors on the BBS.

Daryl

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On 9/12/2025 1:57 PM, Daryl Stout wrote to Mike Dippel:

I used to bowl in leagues when I was younger...and the tagline below
is appropriate. <G>

When I was in a kids bowling league, with the American Junior Bowling Congress, I got an award for rolling a 206 (200 game). I've never had a
300 game, though. Also, when I bowled, we were in a handicap league
instead of "Scratch".

Now, I play the "Galaxy Bowling" app on my smartphone (that I got from Google Play Pass), and a couple of the bowling doors on the BBS.

Daryl

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It had been years since I bowled. I used to average around 168 but I would always
have the second highest score by the end of the year because I could always have a
good day.

I tried to bowl a game or two last year. What a disaster <g>. I couldn't keep from
sticking when I released the ball. I didn't stand a chance of bowling a good game. I still
enjoy watching others bowl though. It's just like the game of pickleball. COPD keeps me
from playing, but I love to watch it on TV.

Mike Dippel


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Re: Re: Hobby Echo
By: Daryl Stout to Mike Dippel on Fri Sep 12 2025 13:52:08

... Bowlers do it with 16 pound balls.

Another one I saw was, "Bowlers have holey balls".
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When I was in a kids bowling league, with the American Junior Bowling

>Congress, I got an award for rolling a 206 (200 game). I've never had a
>300 game, though. Also, when I bowled, we were in a handicap league
>instead of "Scratch".

I never got into bowling, but maybe I should have. The mother of
a school friend of mine took a few of us out bowling when I was
about 12 years old. I'd never bowled before, or since.

But I immediately discovered I had a bit of a hook when I threw the
ball and I worked out that if I aimed to almost hit the gutter on
the left, the ball would hook and hit the pins almost dead centre.

Long story short.. The mother, who bowled in a league, was amazed
and not at all happy when I ended up with a better score than she
had.. 250 or very slightly higher.

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Mike,

It had been years since I bowled. I used to average around 168
but I would always have the second highest score by the end of
the year because I could always have a good day.

I have good days and bad days on the BBS bowling, and Android app
of Galaxy Bowling. Plus, Galaxy Bowling offers several variations.

I tried to bowl a game or two last year. What a disaster <g>.
I couldn't keep from sticking when I released the ball. I
didn't stand a chance of bowling a good game. I still enjoy
watching others bowl though. It's just like the game of
pickleball. COPD keeps me from playing, but I love to watch it
on TV.

I used to watch the PBA all the time on ABC years ago. Many of
the bowlers back then have retired, or passed away.

Daryl

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... Bowlers do it with 16 pound balls.

Another one I saw was, "Bowlers have holey balls".

Three of them at that. <G>

Daryl

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Rob,

Long story short.. The mother, who bowled in a league, was
amazed and not at all happy when I ended up with a better score
than she had.. 250 or very slightly higher.

That sounds like an episode of The Flintstones, where Wilma BEAT
Fred in bowling. Needless to say, he was not happy. <G>

Daryl

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I tried to bowl a game or two last year. What a disaster <g>.
I couldn't keep from sticking when I released the ball. I
didn't stand a chance of bowling a good game. I still enjoy
watching others bowl though. It's just like the game of
pickleball. COPD keeps me from playing, but I love to watch it
on TV.

I used to watch the PBA all the time on ABC years ago. Many of
the bowlers back then have retired, or passed away.

Daryl

I grew up in Detroit when it was safe to ride the bicycle anywhere, anytime. On Saturdays, I would watch the PBA tour,, then ride my bike to the bowling alley.

I kept my ball in a locker there. I would bowl a couple of quick games,, then ride home in time for dinner.

Those were the days!

Mike Dippel
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Long story short.. The mother, who bowled in a league, was
amazed and not at all happy when I ended up with a better score
than she had.. 250 or very slightly higher.

That sounds like an episode of The Flintstones, where Wilma BEAT

>Fred in bowling. Needless to say, he was not happy. <G>

This could be why this was the last birthday party of theirs I got
invited to.. B)

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I grew up in Detroit when it was safe to ride the bicycle anywhere, anytime.

> Saturdays, I would watch the PBA tour,, then ride my bike to the bowling all

Hard to think of a big city as a safe place to bicycle, although I
never had the chance to try it in a big city. By the time I was 9
we had moved out to the country where it was fairly safe biking
around, but there was a lot of distance to cover.

I had a friend that lived 7 miles from me and at times I'd bike out
there in the morning, come home for lunch, and then back out there
again for the afternoon.

It was about 1.25 miles to school and in summer I used to bike
there all the time.. It probably bothered my parents more than I
knew since there was a bus that stopped at the end of our driveway.

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Re: Re: Hobby Echo
By: Mike Dippel to Daryl Stout on Mon Sep 22 2025 23:18:27

I grew up in Detroit when it was safe to ride the bicycle anywhere, anytime.

I guess that depends on which part of Detroit you lived in.
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