My Hobbies

Written by Leon Felkins, 5 May 1996

Revised 15 May 1996

"A class of men who are exceedingly tiresome are those who, having traveled, talk of nothing but their adventures, the countries which they have seen or traversed, the dangers, whether real or fictitious, which they have encountered, repeating the same things an hundred times over." - St. John Baptist De La Salle, 1695

But I have other hobbies that might be considered to be a bit more healthy. Music, I suppose is my favorite hobby which I talk about a bit more here. Here are a few more activities that I try to find time for:

• Exploring the Outdoors

  I have always enjoyed outdoor activities. What I like most, I suppose, is exploring and roughing it. I love to hike, backpack, trail riding (on motorcycle trail bikes), and "Four-wheeling". I have a unique

  Suzuki jeep in which I have explored much of the Ozarks, going where no other vehicles have gone. This interesting little four-wheeler is so light weight that two men can lift one end of it out of the mud, if necessary. It floats -- not very gracefully -- which was accidently tested in Sylamore creek as seen in the picture!

  I also enjoy backpacking especially when that is the only option. The Sespe Wilderness area, near Ohai, California, is the most interesting area I have visited, followed closely by the Cascades, near Seattle.

• Snow Skiing

  I am much of an amateur on the boards, never having the patience to take any lessons. But I think it is the greatest of sports. I guess what I like best about it is the spectacular views! Here I am trying to look cool while trying to figure out how to get off the mountain.

• Traveling

  My favorite places to visit are the Central Americas. I have visited Belize, Costa Rica, and Mexico a few times. My most interesting trip was a tour of Mexico on a Suzuki water cooled, two-stroke road bike with my wife along with another couple on a Yamaha. That I am alive today is a testimony to concept that there are such things as guardian angels that look after idiots!

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