Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 7, 2017 6:04am
I really don't have a hobbies that I'm dedicated to, I never really had the time.
Friend of mine been making fishing poles for years, he sells one or two per month. Another friend has trains he buys and trades all the time little extra spending money for the hobby. Guy at work does woodworking building custom cabinets he turns more work down, builds only what he want to build and charge a lot for his work. Some hobbies turns into nice money and still remained a hobby.
Do you have a hobby ? could you profit a little from it?
Friend of mine been making fishing poles for years, he sells one or two per month. Another friend has trains he buys and trades all the time little extra spending money for the hobby. Guy at work does woodworking building custom cabinets he turns more work down, builds only what he want to build and charge a lot for his work. Some hobbies turns into nice money and still remained a hobby.
Do you have a hobby ? could you profit a little from it?
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Apr 7, 2017 6:17am
My only hobby is target pistol shooting, most of the income opportunities around it would be felonies.
We have a number of fruit trees and bushes on the property. A few times we've had more raspberries than we could use and traded them to restaurants for meals.
We have a number of fruit trees and bushes on the property. A few times we've had more raspberries than we could use and traded them to restaurants for meals.
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Zunardo
Posts: 370
Apr 7, 2017 7:54am
I became a public-address announcer for my high school football team over 20 years ago, just for the fun - took on basketball and track soon after, all on a volunteer basis.
Ten years ago a community college scout heard me at a game, and asked if I'd do their basketball games for pay, and it's been great. Gives me a little spending money, the best seat in the house, a chance to interact with officials, coaches, and players, I get to run my mouth a little, and in return they get the greatest PA announcer in the world.
On occasion I also get paid for working OHSAA tournament events when my high school is the host site, plus I've been recruited by a few other high schools for occasional paid work. Keeps me off the streets.
Ten years ago a community college scout heard me at a game, and asked if I'd do their basketball games for pay, and it's been great. Gives me a little spending money, the best seat in the house, a chance to interact with officials, coaches, and players, I get to run my mouth a little, and in return they get the greatest PA announcer in the world.
On occasion I also get paid for working OHSAA tournament events when my high school is the host site, plus I've been recruited by a few other high schools for occasional paid work. Keeps me off the streets.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 7, 2017 8:21am
I have been reffing wrestling for 2 years now. I got the call up to varsity this past season, and I am enjoying it. I do get paid for it, and the extra $ is nice to have on the side, it's like getting an extra bonus every April (they pay out in lump sums every year). Overall though, I am happy to be around the sport in some capacity. With traffic and living in DC, I don't have the time to coach anymore.
It's also ironic, because when I coached I always bitched about refs and talked about how terrible they are. Now, I think about how a lot of these coaches are fucking idiots and have no idea what they are talking about :laugh:.
It's also ironic, because when I coached I always bitched about refs and talked about how terrible they are. Now, I think about how a lot of these coaches are fucking idiots and have no idea what they are talking about :laugh:.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Apr 7, 2017 8:59am
I pre-screen movies for critics and to generate social media buzz. Pays pretty well per movie and I get to watch movies sometimes months in advance (for free).
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Apr 7, 2017 9:45am
I DJ as a hobby and only recently started getting paid gigs. It's not much, but better than nothing. Sometimes it's just free booze, also not bad.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 7, 2017 5:48pm
I'm the exact opposite. I reffed for 17 years, and the state's highest scholastic level (state tourney). Just finished my first year of coaching, and it is very interesting with the shoe on the other foot.like_that;1846342 wrote:I have been reffing wrestling for 2 years now. I got the call up to varsity this past season, and I am enjoying it. I do get paid for it, and the extra $ is nice to have on the side, it's like getting an extra bonus every April (they pay out in lump sums every year). Overall though, I am happy to be around the sport in some capacity. With traffic and living in DC, I don't have the time to coach anymore.
It's also ironic, because when I coached I always bitched about refs and talked about how terrible they are. Now, I think about how a lot of these coaches are fucking idiots and have no idea what they are talking about :laugh:.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 7, 2017 7:52pm
My son and I had a car detail business last summer....hard work but decent side cash while teaching him a bit about business and work ethic. We have plans on doing some more of that this summer but mix in tutoring for upper elementary kids
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Sonofanump
Apr 7, 2017 8:41pm
It's amazing.like_that;1846342 wrote:Now, I think about how a lot of these coaches are fucking idiots and have no idea what they are talking about :laugh:.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 8, 2017 10:15am
I enjoy driving and I enjoy travelling so I thought maybe I could just be a mule between Florida and Ohio I don't know where you think good idea
My second idea was to teach writing skills for up-and-coming authors what do you think
I do throw tommyhawks but I'm not too sure there's a lot of call for that right now
I'm also a gourmet cook self taught but I never measure anything that could be a problem
My second idea was to teach writing skills for up-and-coming authors what do you think
I do throw tommyhawks but I'm not too sure there's a lot of call for that right now
I'm also a gourmet cook self taught but I never measure anything that could be a problem
salto
Posts: 2,611
Apr 8, 2017 10:36am
Antique business. Your travels can become tax write-offs.Belly35;1846500 wrote:I enjoy driving and I enjoy travelling so I thought maybe I could just be a mule between Florida and Ohio I don't know where you think good idea
Hope this helps.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 8, 2017 10:44am
I did have this crazy idea .. I had few buck and I was going to bid on a storage locker.....on the way I stopped at a garage sale didnt buy anything but just thought about how would I get rid of some else junk....salto;1846502 wrote:Antique business. Your travels can become tax write-offs.
Hope this helps.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 8, 2017 10:49am
Jokingly the wife said how about a body guard ... Followed by. Oh wait... 67 year old guy, 6 foot, 230 pound, with a patch. Carrying sig, knife and potential tommyhawk......doesn't take order very well..... That could work 
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Zunardo
Posts: 370
Apr 8, 2017 1:16pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l1PBP0It4QBelly35;1846500 wrote:
I do throw tommyhawks but I'm not too sure there's a lot of call for that right now
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 8, 2017 2:26pm
like_that;1846342 wrote:I have been reffing wrestling for 2 years now. I got the call up to varsity this past season, and I am enjoying it. I do get paid for it, and the extra $ is nice to have on the side, it's like getting an extra bonus every April (they pay out in lump sums every year). Overall though, I am happy to be around the sport in some capacity. With traffic and living in DC, I don't have the time to coach anymore.
It's also ironic, because when I coached I always bitched about refs and talked about how terrible they are. Now, I think about how a lot of these coaches are fucking idiots and have no idea what they are talking about :laugh:.
ernest_t_bass;1846412 wrote:I'm the exact opposite. I reffed for 17 years, and the state's highest scholastic level (state tourney). Just finished my first year of coaching, and it is very interesting with the shoe on the other foot.
I ref'd basketball for 3 years before moving. Never got to varsity, but my last season I was doing JV games. The players and coaches are bad about the rules. But my god, the fans just have no clue what the rules are. It's incredible.Sonofanump;1846435 wrote:It's amazing.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 8, 2017 3:52pm
TRUTHLaley23;1846515 wrote:But my god, the fans just have no clue what the rules are. It's incredible.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 8, 2017 8:52pm
BALK!!!!Laley23;1846515 wrote:I ref'd basketball for 3 years before moving. Never got to varsity, but my last season I was doing JV games. The players and coaches are bad about the rules. But my god, the fans just have no clue what the rules are. It's incredible.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Apr 9, 2017 8:48pm
It's not incredible.Laley23;1846515 wrote:But my god, the fans just have no clue what the rules are. It's incredible.
That's how it is.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Apr 9, 2017 10:02pm
Haha this is perfect. Any time someone steps off or a throw to second "balk!" Every.Single.Time.Ironman92;1846531 wrote:BALK!!!!
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Apr 9, 2017 10:02pm
I want this job. That sounds awesome.ohiobucks1;1846345 wrote:I pre-screen movies for critics and to generate social media buzz. Pays pretty well per movie and I get to watch movies sometimes months in advance (for free).
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Apr 10, 2017 8:42am
not to totally get off topic but this past weekend at my sons aau tourney, I was doing scoreboard and the opposing teams coaches would yell travel on every possession and on two different occasions they were calling over and backs, back and overs!!! LOLBenny The Jet;1846693 wrote:Haha this is perfect. Any time someone steps off or a throw to second "balk!" Every.Single.Time.
arnie palmer
Posts: 198
Apr 10, 2017 9:26am
I have been officiating high school basketball for 20 years and it seems to get worse every year. Everyone always asks me why there are not that many young officials getting in to it and this is the reason. It is worse at the Jr High level and young officials decide it is not worth the abuse.Laley23;1846515 wrote:I ref'd basketball for 3 years before moving. Never got to varsity, but my last season I was doing JV games. The players and coaches are bad about the rules. But my god, the fans just have no clue what the rules are. It's incredible.
arnie palmer
Posts: 198
Apr 10, 2017 9:30am
I have a third grade son and a fifth grade daughter. This is the first year of playing AAU basketball for both. We have had 3 tourneys so far and it is very comical to see how some of these coaches and fans act. My wife has gotten angry and wanted to say something to them. I have to rein her in and reminder her this is how AAU goes and that we are here for our kids to play better athletes and not get caught up in all of the drama.vdubb96;1846719 wrote:not to totally get off topic but this past weekend at my sons aau tourney, I was doing scoreboard and the opposing teams coaches would yell travel on every possession and on two different occasions they were calling over and backs, back and overs!!! LOL
salto
Posts: 2,611
Apr 10, 2017 11:28am
garth's antique auction delaware ohioBelly35;1846503 wrote:I did have this crazy idea .. I had few buck and I was going to bid on a storage locker.....on the way I stopped at a garage sale didnt buy anything but just thought about how would I get rid of some else junk....
salto
Posts: 2,611
Apr 10, 2017 11:30am
Visit Garth's antique auction in Delaware, Ohio. At least check out their website. One of the top antique auctions in Ohio.Belly35;1846503 wrote:I did have this crazy idea .. I had few buck and I was going to bid on a storage locker.....on the way I stopped at a garage sale didnt buy anything but just thought about how would I get rid of some else junk....
imo- You don't need a storage locker. You can either have hundreds of shit items which sell for a few bucks or a half dozen or so items which tell for thousands.
My dads antique business mostly dealt in colonial age antiques. Unfortunately for me, my vacations as a kid were spent going to Williamsburg, etc....