Have you ever gotten back into an old hobby?

@TheHorse (233570)
Walnut Creek, California
January 7, 2026 3:33pm CST
Have you ever gotten back into something you did years ago? Art? Writing poetry? Making cheese sandwiches? Watching Korean soap operas? Veteran MyLotters will remember that I enjoy making coasters out of acoustic guitar soundholes. If you ask, guitar manufacturers like Martin and Collings will send you the raw circular cutouts from guitar tops that were otherwise headed for the dumpster. Yesterday, as I was throwing away ancient papers, I came cross a really nice pair of coasters I had made years ago. I put them on my stack, and then flashed on the fact that I had a pair in my kitchen that I had started work on, but never finished. I put a new coat of polyurethane on the kitchen pair, and will try to finish them up (with felt bottoms) over the Winter. Do you have any old hobbies that you are thinking of getting back into?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (165198)
• United States
7 Jan
Oh, how funny you should ask that! I got out candle making supplies last night and made a batch of new candle wicks and cleaned jars for candles. I'll make some candles when I have extra time. I miss burning candles and making the house smell like honeysuckle or lavender. I hope your coasters turn out well.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
Thanks. I like candles. I light one on certain Holidays.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (165198)
• United States
8 Jan
@TheHorse You're welcome. I like burning them in my bedroom. I like watching the flame.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
@DaddyEvil I like watching the flame as well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (368778)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Jan
I remember you making these. I might do some more crochet one day once I decide what I want to make.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
Crocheting sounds interesting to me as well.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
@JudyEv It makes sense. Passing time. Limited materials necessary.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (368778)
• Rockingham, Australia
21h
@TheHorse My nephew's partner (a male) crochets. Apparently quite a few sailors do too.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (127626)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Jan
Not right now. That one looks nice
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
I do enjoy the process.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (92674)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jan
None I can think of now but I do have a cabinet full of crayons and coloring pens and adult coloring books but just have not had the urge to get around to enjoying it all, Guess I should,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
There is no "should."
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (92674)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8h
@TheHorse I know just have to do it so I'll put on my favorite tunes and get to it,
George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (117082)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Jan
I am coming back playing Microsoft video games recently like Solitare.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
I am thinking of downloading some version or another of Flight Simulator I played a very early version and enjoyed it.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (117082)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10h
@TheHorse I play the game as a way to keep my mind active.
Laura
@Laurakemunto (13492)
• Kenya
8 Jan
I love knitting I've been thinking of doing it despite my busy schedule maybe do it when am watching
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
Knitting sounds like fun to me. I have never done it.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (9808)
• Philippines
14h
Yes! Creating notebooks. So I am busy cutting and stitching papers, lol! And I also buy a lot of rim papers, and other tools for notebook making.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (9808)
• Philippines
13h
@TheHorse Thanks and it is cool to do it again. I hope I can turn it into a small business soon.
The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
Sounds satisfying. Carry on.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (490336)
• Italy
21h
Of course I remember that you enjoyed making coasters. As I have more time now, I am back painting and sewing, those are things I always enjoyed to do. Painting does not mean pictures to hang, I am making painted bookmarks right now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
Do you have pictures of your work? Painting is satisfying. Even painting logs on a cabin.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (490336)
• Italy
7m
@TheHorse - No, I remember I had a photo of a painting I did years ago, but I have to find it. I have not taken pictures of the bookmarks.I am going to take some photos today.
Fleur
@Fleura (33305)
• United Kingdom
7 Jan
I'm considering going back to SCUBA diving. It was a huge part of my life for 15 years, but I gave it up 11 years ago after a few years of not being able to do very much due to family stuff.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233570)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jan
That sounds like fun! I hope you get back into it.
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