How do you relax?

The Red One · Post by **The Red One** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:31 am

I relax by either coloring, try writing a book, or draw houseplans. How about the rest of you?

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:50 am

I relax by hiking in the woods and getting close to nature. Listen to all the birds sing, turkeys gobbling, a deer or two snorting and maybe an elk grunt. Sometimes I just sit at the base of a tree with my eyes closed and take in all the sounds around me. Squirrels will get pretty darn close to you, to check you out.

Then, I get home, put on some tunes and take a long hot bubble bath. Totally relaxed by then.

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:14 am

gotta agree with Far on this one.. I always seem to be at work.. but.. when I get the chance..

this time of year.. relaxing is strapping a pair of skis on and going downhill very very very fast... get that goofy smile and adreneline rush going as you carve turns .. LC will know exactly what I mean... .booooooooyeah.....

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:12 am

A drive in the country to take pictures, or go for a good vigorous hike....or stay in bed and let the sun warm me till I feel better...

or .... sex hehehehehe

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:34 am

I close my eyes to go to sleep......................

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:03 pm

Clancy wrote: I lift my accoustic guitar off the wall and sit and play. It's very relaxing, and very theraputic. I don't have to play anything specific, sometimes I'll choose a key, and just drift with it using chord progression.

I suppose it's like any other creative hobby, or pastime, it helps take the strain if your feeling stressed, and if your feeling good, it's there to heighten that feeling too

I recommend playing any instrument.....especially the accoustic guitar.

Good to see another guitar player here! :guitarist I play the guitar to relax, also. I usually play blues licks to release tension.

Sometimes I'll just sit and play fetch with the dog. It seems to work pretty well for clearing my mind and relaxing.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:17 pm

I like to go see a movie and eat popcorn and minstrels

or read, or turn up the music and dance around the house or having a roasting shower and lie on the bed in a towel until dry!! I like going for walks in the countryside too.

Geess this sounds like a classified ad

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:22 pm

i like to sit on my porch and shoot the beer cans out of my neighbors' hands.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:26 pm

i like to sit on my porch and shoot the beer cans out of my neighbors' hands.

Here you go!!;)

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:41 pm

Relax:

I use to sit with a cat on my lap and watch the birds and other creatures that wandered into our yard. Now I sit with 3 dogs and watch the wildlife. It's still good, but boy do I miss having a cat! Whenever I can get another cat, this is the type I want:

I also like to wander though a book store. Sometimes I make purchases. Sometimes I just jot down book names and authors. I sure do lose myself in a book store...............

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:29 pm

Clancy wrote: How about I sit next you , and we'll shoot yer frickin neighbours

....just fix us up with an alibi ;)yep, i'll say YOU did it! :wah:

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:33 pm

lady cop wrote: i like to sit on my porch and shoot the beer cans out of my neighbors' hands.

LC...is there a shooting range you can go to in your area? Maybe target shooting would help you relax and sleep. Maybe that's something that's missing in your life right now? Just a thought.....

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:35 pm

Lil~Basco wrote: LC...is there a shooting range you can go to in your area? Maybe target shooting would help you relax and sleep. Maybe that's something that's missing in your life right now? Just a thought.....yes, i go to fraternal order of police range. and it is something i enjoy.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:25 pm

*passing Arnold my tambourine*

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:29 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: I am a clasically trained spoon player and have lately become rather proficient on the washboard, the kazzoo and the swannee whistle

Should any body like to hear my work I have a new release, available by sending a stamped adressed envelope containing a cheque or postal order for Ã‚Â£19.99Being a Northern git i am also a classicalley (SP) trained spoon player, my rendition of "Play with me yo-yo tonight" is renowned in northern pubs. :rolleyes:

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:30 pm

I don't relax that much. i usually go from 'doing' to sleeping pretty quickly.....having said that i listen to music (usually when I'm doing something else) read occasionally, watch a movie occasionally. My passion is gardening (having withdrawl symptoms at the moment because I can't get out to do much) and visiting gardens and national Trust places.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:32 pm

abbey wrote: Being a Northern git i am also a classicalley (SP) trained spoon player, my rendition of "Play with me yo-yo tonight" is renowned in northern pubs. :rolleyes:OK you guys, lets have a recital!

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:36 pm

Clancy wrote: I lift my accoustic guitar off the wall and sit and play.

I recommend playing any instrument.....especially the accoustic guitar.

Same here, I play electric guitar...except when it's been a very stressful day, I turn up my amplifier and rock OUT!:D The louder the better!

Oh..and there's nothing like a good videogame to de-stressify! I highly recommend Dragon Quest VIII out right now for PS2 and X-Box. The backgrounds are awe-inspiring, the music is soothing and the story is enchanting.

It's such a pretty game and so huge that you can literally just explore the countryside. Last night I stood in the surf of a beautiful beach and watched the sun set through a hole in the rocks. The sky turned purple, then red and orange and finally the stars came out and the moon rose! Gorgeous!

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:41 pm

Nice spoons there... silver has such a nice tone too, musically... has great resonance too...

There are a number of hobbies that keep me relaxed... baking, cooking... I find it very meditative... plus there's the added bonus when I consume the finished product... gardening, which is now relegated to my greenhouses, this time of year... playing and composing music, toying around on the computer, cryptography, enjoying a glass of wine down in my wine cellar, reading, playing piano or guitar, meditating, practicing my martial arts, sitting by the fire... I usually remain a bit active even when I'm relaxed though...

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:50 pm

abbey wrote: Being a Northern git i am also a classicalley (SP) trained spoon player, my rendition of "Play with me yo-yo tonight" is renowned in northern pubs. :rolleyes:

Yes guys...abbey is well renowned 'play with me yo-yo tonight' ....now how does it go ????

clackerty clickerty clack....etc

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:53 pm

G-man wrote: Nice spoons there... silver has such a nice tone too, musically... has great resonance too...

I

I think abbey keeps the silver spoons for the classical genre...stainless steel for the pop stuff.....plastic for...well whatever..

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:56 pm

Clancy wrote: There is an opening for a female conga player....but there is a dress code stipulation ....and that entails, tight black pencil skirt , tight black top, red lipstick, and heels ....*.think Robert Palmer Video* addicted to love, and your in.

If you would change the description to bare feet (red painted toe nails) and natural lip gloss, i might consider applying !

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:07 pm

Clancy wrote: These things are always negotiable

....once we find a manager. I think we may need more percussion anyway ....I fancy making a right royal racket :guitarist

I can play keyboards as well !!....and recorder

(sad but true)

LottomagicZ4941 · Post by **LottomagicZ4941** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:32 am

TV, internet (be it games, forums or trafic exchanging), having a beer or 4, and sometimes I like to drive but don't do this like I did when I was younger.

Editing in as I forgot listing to mellow stuff like Cat Stevens though I tend to listen to heavier stuff:) Foghat, Benparkdrive, UFO, Nazareth, Ted Nugent and many more.

Lotto

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Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:41 pm

Clancy wrote: Yay ! ...well , Ben jamin

....there are quite a few musicians in here. A few guitarists , a budding lady bass player, a keyboard player , a drummer {havent seen him since his intro though} ....and a banjo/guitar player. :guitarist

....here's a pic of some of my guitars, a pic of our banjo'guitarist too .....click link

Nice guitars Clancy! I also have a Strat Deluxe Plus... a '93. I don't think Fender makes them any more. My accoustic is a 1970 Yamaha FG-180. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

What kind of music do you play? I play a lot of blues and Grateful Dead type music.

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:04 pm

I play alternative rock. I used to play with the Gin Blossoms band in Tempe, Arizona.

I have a 1969 Fender bullet similar to this one here:

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:49 pm

Jives wrote: I play alternative rock. I used to play with the Gin Blossoms band in Tempe, Arizona.

I have a 1969 Fender bullet similar to this one here:

Is that the same Gin Blossoms that did Allison Road? I saw them a few years ago at the Filmore here in Denver. Good show.

I don't believe I've ever played a Fender Bullet. Do they still make them? I now have 15 posts so I can post a link. Here are my guitars:

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:11 pm

Benjamin wrote: Is that the same Gin Blossoms that did Allison Road? I saw them a few years ago at the Filmore here in Denver. Good show.

Affirmative. I was with them for 6 years, then quit to become a corporate manager. They got picked up by a record company three months later.

I don't believe I've ever played a Fender Bullet. Do they still make them?

Nope, they are the last of the hand-made Fenders.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:18 pm

Can I be a Roadie?

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minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:32 pm

mrsK wrote: Having bbq's with the family a few beers & playing cards.Hopefully by coming on here & chatting away to everyone:-6

excellent choice hehehe go on into the pub I will buy you a drink and introduce you around hehehehe

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:37 pm

Has anyone but me noticed that we are getting a much classier set of n()()bs, lately?

Welcome to ForumGarden, MrsK.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:43 pm

Has anyone but me noticed that we are getting a much classier set of n()()bs, lately?

I think I'm sad now :-1

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:22 pm

lol. you're not a n()()b, Jenny! You're one of the regulars!;)

And I certainly wasn't referring to you anyway!:D

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:32 pm

And I certainly wasn't referring to you anyway!

Phew, thanks Jives.

I still only have about 370 posts no matter how fast I type