What do people do in their spare time?
May 12th 2009, 1:41 pm
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What do people do in their spare time?
I am moving to Brisbane/Gold Coast in September and was wondering what clubs/groups etc. people belong to? I am youngish (30), married (but happy to go alone) fairly fit and sociable and would love to take up a few new hobbies. Any recommendations? 
May 13th 2009, 4:38 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
Surely people must do something in their spare time???! 
May 13th 2009, 4:48 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
If you're sporty netball is a good bet, likewise touch rugby, but you'll probably need to have played before to get into a social team. Lots of outdoor orientated things, walk/run/swim/cycle - you'll see loads of people getting out and about without having to join a club. Alternatively my own personal favourite involves copious wine sampling....
May 13th 2009, 5:00 am
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May 13th 2009, 5:07 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
I run, cycle and go to the gym - I only work part-time and exercise everyday. It's a very good way of meeting people, particularly if you can work out in the mornings.
I am also in to eating out, as is a girlfriend of mine, so we go into the city at least once a month and try a new restaurant and usually a few glass of wine!
I am also in to eating out, as is a girlfriend of mine, so we go into the city at least once a month and try a new restaurant and usually a few glass of wine!
May 13th 2009, 5:22 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
rock climbing, hiking, running, various other sporting bits and pieces, fishing, camping, going to the beach at weekends, drinking in pubs (and at home), going to the movies, eating out with the mrs, hanging out with friends at their place or ours.
And then we had a baby.
And then we had a baby.
May 13th 2009, 5:29 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
Play world of warcraft ! that takes up every waking moment
May 13th 2009, 5:34 am
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Agree completely. Training and sport are excellent ways to meet people and get involved with something in common from the word go.
May 13th 2009, 6:15 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
I'm a crew leader at the local fire brigade, that takes up a lot of my spare time, particularly in the summer.
May 13th 2009, 8:10 am
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May 13th 2009, 8:20 am
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Re: What do people do in their spare time?
Spare time? What's that?
I'm retired so don't have spare time. If you don't believe it - just wait!
I'm retired so don't have spare time. If you don't believe it - just wait!