Help with my male partner

werkin · Veteran Member

Help with my male partner

Rip and Rosie · Guru

Why not try accessing the Mens Shed in some of the areas you travel through

arthur · Veteran Member

The first thing I thought of was building models. Doesn't take up much space (unless he builds lots of them smile )

Try https://hobbyco.com.au/

-- Edited by arthur on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 07:27:28 PM

Pejay · Guru

Hey Di what about hubby learning about pyrography (wood burning) on say placemats or coasters using small off cut pieces of 3 ply??

werkin · Veteran Member

Hi Pejay, his little eyes lit up at that one lol thanks
Di

hako · Guru

I think it all depends on the personality of the bloke, or inclination if you like. If he is the least bit interested in the arts and design then maybe he could start collecting strange/weird/misshapen pieces of wood that you find lying around in the bush and then 'making' something from them. Get the imagination going. Scavening the side of the road or dumps is good fun too.
If he likes mechanical things then you have a car and caravan and there are all those bits of maintenance from oilchanges to painting the van. Reading or researching something that has always been in the back of this minds may be good.....maybe family history which you can do easily if you have a computer and internet access. Has he ever done fishing - there's always water nearby even if it's a windmill fed dam. Maybe start a mini herb garden attached to the van.
I know from experience that it is very easy to tell yourself you are bored and even easier to prove to yourself you really are bored. Then you've got to realise it's totally up to you....just gotta open your eyes.
Good Luck.

Jonathan · Senior Member

.. I'm a solo traveller and took up flying Radio Controlled model (electric) gliders .. Clearly I would say it's been a wonderful hobby that was waiting for me ..

If he has an interest in that, then its not really an expensive hobby but great for keeping ones dexterity and metal awareness alive ..

.. after adding a small and inexpensive camera, I too began taking some aerial photos .. a new experience for me ..

-- Edited by Jonathan on Saturday 26th of April 2014 07:41:14 PM

dorian · Guru

Jonathan wrote:

.. I'm a solo traveller and took up flying Radio Controlled model (electric) gliders ..
If he has an interest in that, then its not really an expensive hobby but great for keeping ones dexterity and metal awareness alive ..

That reminds me.

Triathlete injured as drone filming race falls to ground:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-07/triathlete-injured-as-drone-filming-race-drops-to-ground/5371658

"Reports that a drone hit an athlete competing in a triathlon in Western Australia's Mid West are being investigated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

The filming drone was hovering above competitors in Geraldton's Endure Batavia Triathlon about 9:00am on Sunday when the operator lost control.

It dropped about 10 metres, and competitor Raija Ogden says it hit her."

Gunsondeck · Senior Member

See if he would like to take up metal detecting, many areas to detect on your travels, a good simple machine isn't that expensive. Doesn't have to be gold detecting, plenty of interesting relics and coins to be found.

All there is to know: http://forum.kimbucktwo.com/index.php

re Guns.

werkin · Veteran Member

Thanks gunsondeck we have just purchased one so all good maybe find our fortune hey,one can only wish

KevinC · Senior Member

I know it's been said before in another place, but if he's at all artistic he could try making silver jewellery, the bent wire sort of stuff. Doesn't take up much space and sells at markets and boot sales.
I've taken to learning to play music (not singing, just playing.) Now I just need another fifty years to get it right.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

BEWARE of drone's, some of them require a licence to operate.

werkin · Veteran Member

Thanks KevinC and I'm sure you would have a beautiful voice and at least you might not have people camping tight in you of you lol

KevinC · Senior Member

werkin wrote:
Thanks KevinC and I'm sure you would have a beautiful voice and at least you might not have people camping tight in you of you lol

Brilliant. I've never before thought of my voice as a weapon. I promise if I ever have the good fortune to camp near you I won't sing!

werkin · Veteran Member

Aawwww thought a night time lullaby might be good lol

KevinC · Senior Member

werkin wrote:
Aawwww thought a night time lullaby might be good lol

A lullaby yes, insomnia no! So how's Greg going with his choice of a new hobby? Is he relaxing enough to develop a new interest or is he still bound up in his past life?

werkin · Veteran Member

We actually bought some wood burning tools and some wood he is really good at that sort of thing so going to give that ago

KevinC · Senior Member

werkin wrote:
We actually bought some wood burning tools and some wood he is really good at that sort of thing so going to give that ago

When we meet you on the road you can show us. Take care.

werkin · Veteran Member

You to drive safe