Paragon Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) My better half has always entertained my enthusiasm for the noble sport of Railway Modelling. That said my spasmodic flitting between regions eras annoys her as she's happy when I set up my oval of setrack to run my dilapidated stock which spends 97% of its life sat in a cupboard (or 6 under the parents house!) and she can play with them! She particularly enjoys my 33/1 which has directional lighting and my 59 which basically pulls everything she attaches to it (including 4 mk1's, a rake of PGAs and several 12 ton vans! She also is happy for my 08 to sit on a shelf in the dining room for all to see; I don't hide my interests as most people who spot my locos and other rail related paraphernalia pass comment to her and not me anyway. She's openly said she'd rather the modelling I do try and do over say PC gaming or watching tv because she likes creative stuff herself (I bought her a sewing machine at 21 and a semi-pro kitchen mixer at 22 so you can see we're both older than our ages!) And, I don't go out partying (she occasional does under the auspices of 'wedding planning' with the bridesmaids) nor do I sit plugged into a console at all hours, just my iPhone on Flickr and RMWeb looking for inspiration which is infinitely preferable to sitting looking at Facebook or similar such drivel, so she tells me! Needless to say she's a gem! Jon(Paragon) Edited July 5, 2016 by Paragon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 My better half has always entertained my enthusiasm for the noble sport of Railway Modelling. That said my spasmodic flitting between regions eras annoys her as she's happy when I set up my oval of setrack to run my dilapidated stock which spends 97% of its life sat in a cupboard (or 6 under the parents house!) and she can play with them! She particularly enjoys my 33/1 which has directional lighting and my 59 which basically pulls everything she attaches to it (including 4 mk1's, a rake of PGAs and several 12 ton vans! She also is happy for my 08 to sit on a shelf in the dining room for all to see; I don't hide my interests as most people who spot my locos and other rail related paraphernalia pass comment to her and not me anyway. She's openly said she'd rather the modelling I do try and do over say PC gaming or watching tv because she likes creative stuff herself (I bought her a sewing machine at 21 and a semi-pro kitchen mixer at 22 so you can see we're both older than our ages!) And, I don't go out partying (she occasional does under the auspices of 'wedding planning' with the bridesmaids) nor do I sit plugged into a console at all hours, just my iPhone on Flickr and RMWeb looking for inspiration which is infinitely preferable to sitting looking at Facebook or similar such drivel, so she tells me! Needless to say she's a gem! Jon(Paragon) Does she have a sister ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Alas, but no. 'One of a kind' Fortunately(!) Paragon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 My good wife has no known hobbies, or ever has had. She watches endless soap operas, 70s sitcoms and other tv which I find unbearable, and a tribe of siblings, cousins and their miscellaneous offspring who I (mostly) remain on tolerable terms with, although I don't spend longer than necessary over it. Lately, she knits endlessly. She takes no interest whatsoever in any of my pursuits, or ever has done. Then again, my sometimes protracted absences at sea or at work, seem to rest very lightly upon her. I suppose it's one of the benefits of marrying relatively late (30) that we are still ambling along after 31 years, have three grown children and generally, never thought that things might be otherwise... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 21, 2016 My good wife has no known hobbies, or ever has had. She watches endless soap operas, 70s sitcoms and other tv which I find unbearable, and a tribe of siblings, cousins and their miscellaneous offspring who I (mostly) remain on tolerable terms with, although I don't spend longer than necessary over it. Lately, she knits endlessly. Then she has a hobby (or two) - watching soap operas, or knitting. If she can knit whilst watching a soap opera then she's making double use of her spare time and proves the oft- misguided fact that the female of the species can allegedly multi-task - respect! Cheers, Mick 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 ... proves the oft- misguided fact that the female of the species can allegedly multi-task - respect! Allegedly? Compared to the male of the species, females are far superior multi-taskers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted July 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2016 She watches endless soap operas, The bricklayer says his wife is much the same. He does say that if it wasn't for Emmerdale Farm then she wouldn't get any fresh air.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Popplewell Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Allegedly? Compared to the male of the species, females are far superior multi-taskers. A cynic might say this is because they never finish a job before starting another. When I consider the number of part completed modelling projects I'm responsible for however I'm forced to concede this may not be just a female trait. Another thing females are better at is communication, allegedly. I don't know about you but I endeavour to please my loved one in all I say and do.(She's a third Dan blackbelt in Tia Kwon Do so I've got a strong reason to do so.) But I'm always getting it wrong. If females are so good at communication why the hell don't they tell us what the hell they really want! Or is it that being male I'm just too poor at communication to understand what she's telling me? (Of course that's it, I KNEW IT WOULD BE MY FAULT it always is.) Edited July 21, 2016 by iainp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Vistisen Posted July 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Allegedly? Compared to the male of the species, females are far superior multi-taskers. Nope, I multitask all the time I can both listen to the wife and ignore her at the same time. Edited July 21, 2016 by Vistiaen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 It's a fallacy that women can multi-task, try getting them to sit down and shut-up, they can't do it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I would take the view that watching junk tv isn't a hobby, by definition. It requires no input, no skill, no outlay and you cannot affect the outcome. Addiction might be nearer the mark, or possibly anaesthetic... this isn't to imply she is stupid, or lazy. She has a whole shelf of Thomas Hardy and Bronte novels, and she has read them all, to my certain knowledge; a feat of intellectual determination and/or sheer stamina which I have never managed to even seriously attempt. I occasionally invite ironic comments by offering that I once read Silas Marner for GCE O Levels, apparently this dirge was written by someone else... although SHE appears to think that Shakespeare wrote A Man For All Seasons, so we are quits on that subject. Knitting is an odd one. It seems to function primarily as a means of social exchange, the onset of which is heralded by either a retirement or impending addition to the extended family. Certainly no child old enough to express an opinion will ever be seen wearing any if the resulting garments. Edited July 21, 2016 by rockershovel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 ....But I'm always getting it wrong.... There are only two things wrong with men: Everything they say; and Everything they do..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted July 23, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2016 It's a fallacy that women can multi-task, try getting them to sit down and shut-up, they can't do it! It's true that women give sound advice. 99% sound and 1% advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) It's true that women give sound advice. 99% sound and 1% advice. Q: Why did God make Man before he made Woman? A: Because He didn't want any "advice" on how to make Man.... Edited July 23, 2016 by Horsetan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific231G Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Q: Why did God make Man before he made Woman? A: Because He didn't want any "advice" on how to make Man.... I always understood it was that having created man God simply thought "I must be able to do better than that !" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 She actively encourages me (including convincing me to stay up Fair play! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) My latest lady (after a few false starts) knows about it and rolls her eyes a bit every now and then, however she would rather I was doing something creative rather than drinking my income away down the pub. She also stopped being so critical when she found out I could design her jewelery using the same 3D printing software im using for my O9 kits Edited July 27, 2016 by Edge 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I always understood it was that having created man God simply thought "I must be able to do better than that !" Opinion is divided on the subject. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Mrs SG is being rather supportive of the hobby recently and has been encouraging me to buy things. Should I be worried? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2017 My squeeze, a recent addition after the old one faded from the scened, is supportive; she says that having a hobby shows intellect in a man and purports to find this attractive. In my flat the bedroom is shared with the railway, so her tolerance is essential; support is a welcome bonus. As to my intellect, I am not in a position to supply informed and unbiased comment, and the same goes for my attractiveness. Mrs SG is being rather supportive of the hobby recently and has been encouraging me to buy things. Should I be worried? TMEC Guide Untitled.jpg Be afraid. Be a very fraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 My girlfreind has been getting very interested in my hobby, got to say it's great to share it with her. She's acctually building a 4mm scale allotment scene mostly from scratch and it's bloody good, much better than I could have done!!!!!!!!!!! Steve. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 My girlfreind has been getting very interested in my hobby, got to say it's great to share it with her. She's acctually building a 4mm scale allotment scene mostly from scratch and it's bloody good, much better than I could have done!!!!!!!!!!! Steve. Will it fit in a cake box?... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 It was Chris, (my second wife) that got me back into modelling after discovering boxes of 4mm stuff in the loft and telling me I should be doing something with them. My first wife was happy to buy railway related things but she didn't really want me to do anything with them - hence them ending up in the loft. Since my return to railway modelling Chris has taken up painting railway subjects and we both share our hobbies. We always go to shows and exhibitions together (both railway and art) so I get lots of encouragement. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross34 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I'm really lucky - the missus has no real interest in trains but will support me in any way she can. She recently helped me set up, operate and packup my layout at a recent local show. She used to accompany me and my dad to shows quite a lot before entrance prices rose above a fiver and could appreciate a nice layout (her method was to form an opinion without trains being present)but equally would let it be known if something on display wasn't, in her opinion,up to scratch - subtle she aint. Having said all that she still tells me I'm a "sad act" for watching model railway Youtube videos - I think she's kidding tho.. When I'm not playing trains I play chess on Chess.com a lot (my avatar is a clue)- and she thinks this is actually quite cool - go figure!! ... I'll never figure out women! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Will it fit in a cake box?... I've thought of that but I cant come up with any ideas to compete with her! Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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