I have been hanging arounf here for about 1 year now, and it occurred to me that one way of knowing you mudcat folks better is to know about your hobbies. I can guess that most people here are deeply involved in folk music at some level or other, but other than that, what are your hobbies. interests? I am crazy about travel, and have at one time or other been interested in lots of collecting stuff, but I am fascinated with people who "take it up a notch" with hobbies. Just curious. Besides, seems like a thread that should not be too controversial!   grin