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Question: What’s a good solo hobby to keep me in shape?

What can i obsess over that’ll get me in shape? I need something that I can practice on my own. When I was younger I loved to skateboard but it’d be a bit odd if i did that now. I’d prefer something that I could do in private but still be able to “show off” (like breakdancing I guess.)

Answer: I know this may sound a bit too girly and shallow but shopping helped me loose weight without me even realizing it. You wont even notice you’ve walked about 5 km in an hour. That’s if you love shopping. This might not be applicable to most men.

2009 Tokyo Hobby Show #2: Tamiya’s Spitfire

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Question: Where to buy pink flamingo yard decor?

Do home and garden stores like Home Depot and Lowes have Pink Flamingos? What about places like Hobby Lobby?

This is for a fundraiser – Pink Flamingo Flocking.
The money raised would go toward an Earthwatch Expedition (http://www.earthwatch.org).

Answer: Check this out.

http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?Ntt=flamingo&requestURI=searchMain&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0

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Paper Bird Models – A Fun And Affordable Hobby

Building models can be a fun and rewarding pastime. Few hobbies offer the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that a well-built model can. Dedication, patience, attention to detail, and hard work can transform a variety of materials and parts into a finished craft that not only resembles a real-world object or animal, but also represents yourself, much as would a piece of art.

When you compare art to model making there are similarities and differences. Similarly they both take the same creative skills and discipline; however there are several key differences. One difference is that making art can be very expensive. Paint, canvas, sculpting supplies, and tools can sometimes be cost-prohibitive, especially for those just starting. Model kits on the other hand can be quite affordable depending on the size, scale and materials. Models come in many shapes sizes and materials; most common are plastic and resin molded to the shape of the desired object; however other materials can also be used, from balsa wood to card stock or paper.

Model building has always been popular in tough economic times. It offers an affordable way to pass the time while exercising mental discipline and creative skills. It also offers a rewarding end product that one can display for their own or others enjoyment.  If you are on a budget paper or card stock models is the way to go. Not only are kits affordable, but also the tools and materials needed are fairly common and inexpensive. All that’s really needed is to decide on a subject.

When most people think of models they think of plastic cars, boats or planes, the kits commonly found in major retail stores, but models come in a great variety of shapes and sizes. One need not confine themselves to models of man-made objects either. Many kits exist that reproduce people and animals as well as creatures from movies and imagination.

Building models offers more than an exercise in patience and dexterity. It is an opportunity, an opportunity to learn more about your subject. Whether it is a car, a train, or an animal, most who build models already have a keen interest in their subject. Building a model of that subject one becomes more intimate with its every curve and contour. It offers a chance to get up close and personal with things one might not otherwise be able to see. Models of animals in particular are like no others in this way.

Animals, especially wild animals, can prove to be quite difficult subjects to get close to. Birds in particular are almost impossible to approach, let alone observe in a way a model would allow. Birders spend hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars on lenses, optics and travel to get closer to their favorite subjects. Building a model is not only less expensive, but gives you a means to interact with the bird in a way most will never be able to do with the real thing. It offers a more visceral experience than a two-dimensional photograph, and is more interactive than a visit to the zoo. The details of a good quality bird model reflect its subject and bring its builder a keener appreciation for their attributes.

Affordable quality bird models can be difficult to find. The Birdmobile paper bird models, available exclusively in the United States through the Northwest Nature Shop of Ashland, Oregon are both inexpensive and detailed. The Birdmobile company was originally created by Malcolm Topp in 1973. He designed and patented all the models they offer. The models are beautifully painted and extremely realistic when assembled. Though they are manufactured in Great Britain many of birds they represent are found all across the globe. Not only that, but these models are NOT scale models, they are life-sized and therefore offer the kind of experience a real bird enthusiast will appreciate. They represent a variety of species with the larger and more complex models being more challenging to make.

Several things can be appealing about these models. Being made of paper they are inexpensive and lightweight and require no special tools or supplies to construct. All you really need to build them is a pair of scissors and some glue. They can also be a great way to encourage interest in nature, or as part of an educational exercise. Teachers can create a lesson around the bird, its evolution, migratory patterns and their importance in the ecosystem. They can then follow up with a hands-on activity of model building to help students solidify their understanding. Not only that, but they end up with a physical reminder of what they learned at the end. For young students especially the process of building the model offers lessons beyond those planned by a teacher. Kids will learn how to follow instructions, have patience and concentration, as well as to use fine motor skills. All of these factor into the final product as well, rewarding those skills with a finished model that represents the effort put into it.

Building these models offers a distinct challenge to ones skills, but the creativity does not end there. The displaying of a well built model or group of models can be a challenge unto itself. All the Birdmobile paper bird models are made to be displayed with string and hung from the ceiling as if to capture the bird in flight. There is not much that is a more spectacular sight than a full-sized Osprey clutching a freshly caught brown trout soaring through your room. You don’t have to stop there though. Imagine a flock of swallows dipping and diving across your ceiling, or a family of spotted woodpeckers nesting in an old log in one corner.  A kit is a great place to start, but there’s no reason to confine yourself only to what the kit offers. Your creative ambition and interest can carry you beyond the borders of a kit to create truly remarkable scenes and setups. Advanced modelers often modify or adapt kits to create unique displays or dioramas both beautiful to behold and satisfying to build.

If you are looking for an affordable, creative way to educate, encourage, or inspire interest in nature there are few things that can offer as many benefits as a paper bird model. They require an impressive array of mental and physical skills to complete, but the challenge is rewarded upon completion with satisfaction, pride and a sense of accomplishment. Let us not forget though that as a hobby building models should also be fun.

Card Show/ Hobby Shop Trip/ Sweet Spot Box Break…..COMPLETE AND UTTER MOJOLICOUSNESS

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Greenhouses – A Hot And Steamy Valentine Gift!

If you’re looking for something really hot and steamy to give to your Valentine this year, look no further than a greenhouse!  While this may not be a very traditional Valentine’s Day gift, that’s part of the appeal.  For anyone who enjoys gardening, getting a green house is a dream come true.  Plus, it’s such a humorous and unconventional gift, that your Valentine is sure to be surprised and pleased.  In this article, we will explore some of the ins and outs of greenhouse shopping for your Valentine.

When shopping for a greenhouse as a gift, the first consideration should always be size.  Greenhouse kits come in as many sizes and styles as the varieties of plants we grow inside them, and you’ll want to pick something the recipient will want.  Consider the recipient’s home.  Do they have a large backyard with plenty of room to devote to gardening?  If the person you’re shopping for is your spouse, then you probably already have a good idea of how much space can be devoted to a greenhouse.  Backyard hobby greenhouses can range in size from a small 6 foot by 4 foot walk-in to a very large 8 foot by 20 foot long unit that could be used by a small commercial grower.

Perhaps your Valentine lives in a home with a small backyard, or maybe they have no grass at all.  When the recipient has very little outdoor space to commit, a smaller portable greenhouse kit might be a better option.  Portable units are typically designed for temporary use, meaning they can be set up and used for a few months as needed, and then easily disassembled or collapsed and stored during the off season.  Many portable greenhouses are ideally sized to fit on a small deck or patio, which can be great for townhome dwellers who don’t have any green space they can call their own.  Some other portable units can be quite large and well suited for backyard use.  These are a great option for someone who might enjoy a larger green house, but who may not want to commit to a permanent year-round structure in their backyard.

What do you do if your Valentine doesn’t have any outdoor space at all?  For many apartment and condo dwellers, the idea of outdoor space sufficient to accommodate a greenhouse is merely a dream.  For these folks, a mini indoor greenhouse is the answer.  Aside from being very economical to purchase, mini greenhouses are also a practical choice to give as a gift, because they require such a small commitment of space.  Mini units can be small enough to only occupy an end table or small shelf, while other indoor greenhouses are freestanding, featuring multiple shelves.  Depending on where in the home these units are placed, they can be outfitted with grow lights to replicate natural sunlight and encourage strong and healthy plant growth.

To complete your gardening-inspired Valentine’s gift for your loved one, throw in a themed gift basket filled with seed packets, a new pair of gardening gloves, and some hand tools like a new hand spade and trowel.  Not only will your Valentine be surprised and amused by the originality and humor of your “hot and steamy” gift, but they’ll also be touched by your thoughtfulness and impressed that you took the time to choose a gift that fits with their hobbies.  After all, chocolates and flowers can be given to anyone, but a greenhouse is something truly unique and interesting.

Hobby-Star Hay Tools

Passtime Plus

Question: Car wont start………………..?

my car has a passtime plus device on it. my dealer is closed and i used the 24 hr code allready. Does any one know of another way i can start my car today, if so please help.

Answer: get some one to jump it for you

SPEED Engine Block, Pass Time ‘72 Chevy Nova