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Well the end of the world is nigh upon us, I have a child due around september (Oddly enough they're starting the LHC back up then), and I have a problem in that I will need to find a hobby as grotesque and violent video games (for the most part) will be out of the option. I have been thinking about model building, but would like something less expensive. Any ideas?

Why will video games be out of the option?

Me, I'd take up reading and writing. But I do that anyways.;)

model building is more dangerous than violent games.

kids get into everything.

model building is more dangerous than violent games.

kids get into everything.

Their is that. You don't want the child swallowing your models or something.

MarioKart... kid firendly... and an amazing game.

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It's a total waste of time. You read lolcats, vote on lolcats and create lolcats. I can't think of a more harmless waste of time.

hobbies for after you have a child:

changing diapers
doing laundry


seriously.

Find something to do outside of the house, you'll want some time away.


Model building is out, babies put everything in their mouth, it's how they explore.

Photography might work, you'll get great pictures of the kid and also have a reason to leave the house, you know to pick up more film or to shoot still life outside.

Why will video games be out of the option?

Me, I'd take up reading and writing. But I do that anyways.;)

The wife. And as for putting things in their mouths, we'll have a basement and be renting a house by then, so that will be taken care of (I hadn't thought of the mouth thing but was worried about paint fumes/my smoking habits). and as for lolcats...well.... thanks, but no thanks...

The wife. And as for putting things in their mouths, we'll have a basement and be renting a house by then, so that will be taken care of (I hadn't thought of the mouth thing but was worried about paint fumes/my smoking habits). and as for lolcats...well.... thanks, but no thanks...

If it's in the house the baby will get into it, even if it's downstairs locked up and out of reach. By the time they are about 14 months old they're like little ninjas in diapers. I swear to God.

If it's in the house the baby will get into it, even if it's downstairs locked up and out of reach. By the time they are about 14 months old they're like little ninjas in diapers. I swear to God.

Must find out how my father avoided it with me then. And that was in an apartment.

If it's in the house the baby will get into it, even if it's downstairs locked up and out of reach. By the time they are about 14 months old they're like little ninjas in diapers. I swear to God.

Even with babyproofing. Baby locks on the kitchen cabinets? No problem - my daughter figured them out by th time she was nine months old - I remember, to this day, cleaning up a lovely combination of vegetable oil and bisquick. Even putting things up high isn't proof against the primal intelligence of the curious and all too precocious baby.

...any advice on how to skirt this problem (having images of baby in liquor closet)?

Well the end of the world is nigh upon us, I have a child due around september (Oddly enough they're starting the LHC back up then), and I have a problem in that I will need to find a hobby as grotesque and violent video games (for the most part) will be out of the option. I have been thinking about model building, but would like something less expensive. Any ideas?

Why are these games out of the question? You could start playing non-violent video games. :p

...any advice on how to skirt this problem (having images of baby in liquor closet)?

Called a lock.

Have you considered taking up magic tricks or sleight of hand? It is a good way to kill time, if you've got an interest in making your fingers nimble.

Alternately, I remember reading about a psychological study in which several professional, educated psychologists devoted their time to trying to confuse babies and then record the result. I've always wanted to do something like that.

Even with babyproofing. Baby locks on the kitchen cabinets? No problem - my daughter figured them out by th time she was nine months old - I remember, to this day, cleaning up a lovely combination of vegetable oil and bisquick. Even putting things up high isn't proof against the primal intelligence of the curious and all too precocious baby.

Hmm, my nephew is almost 2 and I doubt he figured out the child proof locks...

You could always take up painting.

Get a wii.

smunkee is right. get a hobby that takes you out of the house. fitness is a good idea--get a gym membership for you and the wife and make sure that SHE gets to go out of the house by herself too.

radio controlled cars/planes/helicopters always look like fun.

Nobody has suggested 'lol post on nsg' yet?

Shame on you. Shame on you all.

Various Nintendo Games and RPGs...

Really all I can think of...

smunkee is right. get a hobby that takes you out of the house. fitness is a good idea--get a gym membership for you and the wife and make sure that SHE gets to go out of the house by herself too.

radio controlled cars/planes/helicopters always look like fun.

already taking krav maga. Just need something to deal with my need of micromanaging small details and whatnot, the rc stuff does look fun, but it's really expensive.

Hot damn! it's an excuse for me to mention Fraxy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moq4gwoSnIE&feature=PlayList&p=F807D35E0C1A00ED&index=12)!

Take up a playing a musical instrument and reading. Read out loud to the kid a lot, even before the kid can talk or comprehend what you're saying.

try watching through all of Star Trek. that should keep you busy... i've done little else with my spare time lately lol :P
there's enough there to keep you occupied for a year or two

various types of hobbies abound. the question is tho, what do you want to do.

You could try Photography...
Drawing/Painting
a sport of some kind like tennis, jogging, or even bikes
getting an aquarium is also possible (ok, I'm biased on this one. ;p)
then there is basic arts and crafts... that would become helpful in keeping a child busy as well as creative. Things like Origami, sculpting with playdough, making things out of other things... etc...

...any advice on how to skirt this problem (having images of baby in liquor closet)?
Only stock horrible spirits like Southern Comfortso baby isn't up for a drink.

Maybe http://www.brokenpicturetelephone.com/?

I haven't played it, but some of the stuff in the archives is pretty funny.

You're looking for a waste of time? Well, you're on one right now.

Even with babyproofing. Baby locks on the kitchen cabinets? No problem - my daughter figured them out by th time she was nine months old - I remember, to this day, cleaning up a lovely combination of vegetable oil and bisquick. Even putting things up high isn't proof against the primal intelligence of the curious and all too precocious baby.

There are pictures of a new carpet i soaked in maple syrup and honey when I was about 1 year and had figured out how to over come child proof locks.

Then later there are pictures when I was about 2 1/2 to 3 and I had figured out how to lock my mom in a room she was taking a nap in. The I had dumped all the cleaning agents out the back window onto the patio. The pictures came because it started raining before She had chance to clean the mess up and the entire patio was covered in bubbles.

Kids are evil.

Animal Crossing: Wild World. Fucking addictive! You gotta try it. *nod*

Well the end of the world is nigh upon us, I have a child due around september (Oddly enough they're starting the LHC back up then), and I have a problem in that I will need to find a hobby as grotesque and violent video games (for the most part) will be out of the option. I have been thinking about model building, but would like something less expensive. Any ideas?
Fishing. It's relaxing, challenging, rewarding all at once and it gets you out of the house.

Even putting things up high isn't proof against the primal intelligence of the curious and all too precocious baby.
Before my 2nd birthday I had worked out how to get to the cookie jar on the topshelf: I pulled the drawers out at differing extensions, making a nifty and usable staircase which allowed me to climb up onto the benchtop. From there, getting the cupboard open and sticking my pudgy fingers into the cookie jar was a cinch.