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I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
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I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
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Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
That's a nice painting!!!I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
That's really great work. Do you take commissions?
Kinky, you keep busy and are very productive. There's "something special" in many of the things you do. And your time spent on the forum helps many people with your insight and good advise. And taking care of your father trumps it all.That's a nice painting!!!
I'm dreaming about old and researching hopefully upcoming Caminos. But since I'm without work (= money) as a freelance film and TV director for some time now I spend my time at home taking care for my dad, cooking, do some gardening, piling firewood, drying apples/pears/plums/walnuts (that's almost over now), cut lawn and hedge etc.
Otherwise reading the forum, watching TV series, reading books, selling discarded or old things at "on-line flee market" (same as Craig's List in USA), thinking how to get some funds for my next Camino and so on
Nothing special.
Hahaha, thank you. As a matter of fact I like housework much more than those traditional "masculine" works although I can change the light bulb without three others turning the ladder in circlesLove your work Anniesantiago! I agree with Camino Chris Kinky. You have a positive influence you have on the people you connect with on and off forum. As for me I volunteer for an aeromedical rescue organisation, cross stitch, read avidly on this forum and anything Camino related, learn Spanish, plan my Camino in 2019, play lawn bowls (not very well) and avoid housework whenever possible! LOL!
I like to look at new wrapping paper.
Ha!I like to look at new wrapping paper.
Wonderful stuff! I'm worn out just reading about all your various projects!In between caminos I'm a knitting fool...knit doggie sweaters ( all proceeds donated to a rescue ) , knit baby sweaters ( all proceeds donated to local church group that supports young mothers ) , knit on average 300 pairs of children's slippers a year ( donated to Boston Children's Hospital ) ...I flip/remodel houses with my son, volunteer teaching personal safety to elementary school children grades K-8 with a cirriculum I developed a few years ago. I give presentations on the Camino to all size groups several times a year, and still work part time after retiring, doing Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations for children/adolescents in Crisis... I keep busy...lolView attachment 47468View attachment 47469
In between caminos I'm a knitting fool...knit doggie sweaters ( all proceeds donated to a rescue ) , knit baby sweaters ( all proceeds donated to local church group that supports young mothers ) , knit on average 300 pairs of children's slippers a year ( donated to Boston Children's Hospital ) ...I flip/remodel houses with my son, volunteer teaching personal safety to elementary school children grades K-8 with a cirriculum I developed a few years ago. I give presentations on the Camino to all size groups several times a year, and still work part time after retiring, doing Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations for children/adolescents in Crisis... I keep busy...lolView attachment 47468View attachment 47469
love love love the baby sweater! I too knit like a crazed woman. Am actually tucking a project into my pack - leaving in two days!!!!!In between caminos I'm a knitting fool...knit doggie sweaters ( all proceeds donated to a rescue ) , knit baby sweaters ( all proceeds donated to local church group that supports young mothers ) , knit on average 300 pairs of children's slippers a year ( donated to Boston Children's Hospital ) ...I flip/remodel houses with my son, volunteer teaching personal safety to elementary school children grades K-8 with a cirriculum I developed a few years ago. I give presentations on the Camino to all size groups several times a year, and still work part time after retiring, doing Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations for children/adolescents in Crisis... I keep busy...lolView attachment 47468View attachment 47469
love love love the baby sweater! I too knit like a crazed woman. Am actually tucking a project into my pack - leaving in two days!!!!!
And what do you do in your spare time?
Suppose I am probably boring. I like going out for a walk in the local park or up the local hill. During the summer, I love going on a cruise or two and indulging in good food, cocktails and seeing places on my bucket list. And when the weather is not great I can be found reading the latest topics on here and a load of camino groups on facebook. I have written two books on my camino experiences on the walk and in between walks. Sometimes I like to drive down to the local shoreline and just sit there watching the waves and passing ships. I also take a lot of photographs but most are uselessI enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
Would love to know how you go about being a hospiteleros!I am a nursing professor and spend a lot of time at work teaching prospective nurses and conducting research projects. When I can get away, Phil and I love backcountry hiking, camping, and generally getting out of cell phone range (easy to do here in Idaho.) We also volunteer at a local food pantry some Saturdays.
Phil is retired and has more free time so he is going to Santiago to study Spanish the month of November. He will attend a couple of workshops in early December (one in Ponferrada and one in Javier) and then we'll meet at Granon in mid-December to serve as hospiteleros. Phil will get some pilgrim walking time on weekends and between conferences and we'll walk together in early January until I have to go back to work.
Figuring out how and when we can get to Spain for walking and volunteering has become a big part of our lives.
How much does that yarn and those knitting needles weigh? Lol, just kidding!love love love the baby sweater! I too knit like a crazed woman. Am actually tucking a project into my pack - leaving in two days!!!!!
Sophie, I think you wanted to have the knitting needles at the end of the day so you could poke the person who was spraying so much lavendar oil in the albergue!Loved the little shops along the way that sold beautiful yarns/wool... I often wished I had my needles in hand at the end of some days
Simply gorgeous!In between caminos I'm a knitting fool...knit doggie sweaters ( all proceeds donated to a rescue ) , knit baby sweaters ( all proceeds donated to local church group that supports young mothers ) , knit on average 300 pairs of children's slippers a year ( donated to Boston Children's Hospital ) ...I flip/remodel houses with my son, volunteer teaching personal safety to elementary school children grades K-8 with a cirriculum I developed a few years ago. I give presentations on the Camino to all size groups several times a year, and still work part time after retiring, doing Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations for children/adolescents in Crisis... I keep busy...lolView attachment 47468View attachment 47469
Cool! Thanks for sharing! (Ouch!)
Sounds like a good life to me!That's a nice painting!!!
I'm dreaming about old and researching hopefully upcoming Caminos. But since I'm without work (= money) as a freelance film and TV director for some time now I spend my time at home taking care for my dad, cooking, do some gardening, piling firewood, drying apples/pears/plums/walnuts (that's almost over now), trim lawn and hedge etc.
Otherwise reading the forum, watching TV series, reading books, selling discarded or old things at "on-line flee market" (same as Craig's List in USA), thinking how to get some funds for my next Camino and so on
Nothing special.
I believe you did mention that! Sounds like a well rounded existence with time made for the many beating heartsI work. It pays the rent. I spend much time on this forum hoping I won't have to moderate. (Thank you all for keeping me, mostly, unemployed.) I walk Little Dog and we forage and we pickle, dry, jam or preserve much of that we gather - and some it of we ferment and bottle and drink when its time has come. I tend the Beans and the Spuds and the Brassicas and the soft and hard fruits. I talk to my fish (who go glazed eyed even before I mention camino). I serve my tribe and make observation to the Old Ones and the turning year. I go on long walks with no particular destination (I call those holidays). Oh, and did I mention that I spend a lot of time on this blessed forum hoping I won't have to moderate....
I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
When I’m not dreaming about the Camino, reading about the Camino, or planning my next Camino, I make pottery, clean up at the clay studio,walk, cook, and hang out with my hubby.I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
Hello Annie,I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
I do family history research. Mainly England and Wales. It's Agatha Christie and jigsaw puzzles rolled into one. Don't know who your great grandparents are? PM me. No charge - it's a hobby! Jill
Quilt, sing, play ukulele, surf the net, cook meals, walk the dog, and hang out with family and friends.I enjoy learning about the people I chat with in these forums.
I thought it might be fun to see what people do for fun when they're not walking the Camino?
Here is what I love doing ... watercolor and color pencil pet portraits.
What do YOU do?
Mods, if this is not ok, feel free to delete it.
Cobweb wool and a bamboo circular needle. Weighs nothing (almost).How much does that yarn and those knitting needles weigh? Lol, just kidding!
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