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Posted by: forbiddencokedrinker ( )
Date: May 15, 2012 09:44PM
What hobbies have you started, that you could not have enjoyed as a Mormon. Either because it broke rules, or because you would not have had the time.

My only hobby is my elephant statue collection. That and video games. It isn't something Mormonism would have stopped me from enjoying, but I have more money and time to spend on my hobby.

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Posted by: Makurosu ( )
Date: May 15, 2012 09:48PM
Other than not collecting stamps...

Trying out different wines and beers. And Scotch whisky. And Irish whiskey. And cognac!

Actually, I find that I have less tendency for the kind of OCD that drove me to collect things when I was younger.

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Posted by: SusieQ#1 ( )
Date: May 15, 2012 09:53PM
Re: What hobbies have you started, that you could not have enjoyed as a Mormon. Either because it broke rules, or because you would not have had the time.

I'm retired so I have two reasons to have time for hobbies! :-) I just like the freedom (within the limits of some of our health conditions) to relax, spend my time doing what I want.

I have this goofy collection of small boxes. I have no idea why I like them, but I have about two dozen that I really like. I have limited myself to only two dozen! :-)
I love to "window shop" at thrift stores and consignment stores and second hand stores.

I can stick with a project now and be a bit obsessive ! I've made "Go Green Bags" out of fabric I collected (I also collect fabric) and finally stopped at over 300.

I also like to knit - usually must scarves and caps. I have a collection of yarn for my next project.

I never would have even considered these projects when a member except on a much smaller scale.

I also make cards out of hubby's large photography collection, most of our area.

And I read. I have filled so many bookcases, I finally took some to a used book store for credit so I can get more! :-)

Interesting you collect elephant statues. When I was a young girl I collected stuffed and glass animals and I still have a small blue glass elephant from probably the late 1940's.

I come from three generations (at least) of women who encouraged a "collection" of some sort! So it's in my blood! :-)

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Posted by: Mia ( )
Date: May 15, 2012 10:09PM
Re: What hobbies have you started, that you could not have enjoyed as a Mormon. Either because it broke rules, or because you would not have had the time.

Wine tasting!

All the rest I did anyway as a mormon.
I never wore garmies while doing yard work.
I went to workshops on sundays.
I never went to church while traveling.

Most of all I refused to give up things I loved to do in order to meet the requirements of people at church.

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Posted by: Lost Mystic ( )
Date: May 15, 2012 10:10PM
Re: What hobbies have you started, that you could not have enjoyed as a Mormon. Either because it broke rules, or because you would not have had the time.

I collect "Homies"

They are about an inch and a half tall...little gangsta dudes. There are a few series out now.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2012 10:13PM by Lost Mystic.

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Posted by: loli ( )
Date: May 15, 2012 10:21PM
Re: What hobbies have you started, that you could not have enjoyed as a Mormon. Either because it broke rules, or because you would not have had the time.

that depends.. is getting tattooed a hobby??? ; )

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