Which hobbies should I pick up??

[Petertherock]

Hunting, more drinking...and other...pipe smoking!

[WhollyRoaminCatholic]

Fishing, piano and drinking.

Fishing because it is solitary, contemplative and impractical in its practicality.
Piano because it is intellectual, social and will always be fashionable.
Drinking, not more, but better. A man should be discerning about his tipple, and that only comes with discernment.

[WhollyRoaminCatholic]

3. pimp:

Gentlemen really should not joke like this. it is improper for a Catholic gentleman-- even one who has not yet converted.

[Penelope]

I chose not to vote for drinking, because, really, it can be combined with any of the other activities you've listed. Yes, any of them.

My vote includes:

Piano: When a man can play the piano, he is automatically that much more interesting to women.
Hunting: If times get tough(er) and money gets tight(er), a man who can hunt can always feed a large Catholic family.
Horseback riding: I just saw True Grit today with my aunt, and basically the entire movie occurs on horseback. It's really the only way to travel.

Obviously, all of my responses are incredibly practical.

[frerejacques]

I voted "other" because fencing and poetry were not listed.   

[Virgil the Roman]

I voted "other" because fencing and poetry were not listed.  

Dagnabit! I should've thought of those! Alas, I concede---I did not.

[moneil]

I chose not to vote for drinking, because, really, it can be combined with any of the other activities you've listed. Yes, any of them.

I agree with Penelope.

I voted for:
1. Horseback riding, but mountaineering, fishing, hunting, (or camping) could all be subsitured, depending on budget (horses eat A LOT, and unless you have a place in the country, there are stable fees), and practicality.  An outdoor activity is always good.

2.  Piano.  WRC said it best: "... because it is intellectual, social and will always be fashionable."  Plus, once you learn the keybord you could go on to learn the organ (something ALL churches need).

3.  For other, I'd suggest something that can be both creative and practical: woodworking, metalworking, sewing, candlemaking, automotive skills (maybe even restoring a vintage vehicle) gardening, etc.

[gaudeamus]

Other: Chanting

[MaterLaeta]

What about playing hockey?

I would advise against hockey as a hobby, not because I don't like it, but because it is very expensive.

My kids play hockey, luckily for an organization that gives them equipment for free.  I have seen the cost of that equipment - minimum of $400.00 and that doesn't include ice time!

[MaterLaeta]

I voted for:
1. Horseback riding, but mountaineering, fishing, hunting, (or camping) could all be subsitured, depending on budget (horses eat A LOT, and unless you have a place in the country, there are stable fees), and practicality.  An outdoor activity is always good.

2.  Piano.  WRC said it best: "... because it is intellectual, social and will always be fashionable."  Plus, once you learn the keybord you could go on to learn the organ (something ALL churches need).

3.  For other, I'd suggest something that can be both creative and practical: woodworking, metalworking, sewing, candlemaking, automotive skills (maybe even restoring a vintage vehicle) gardening, etc.

I chose piano, horseback riding and other for almost exactly the same reasons.

I like Moneil's suggestion about picking up a practical hobby.   Someday it could help you or make you a little money on the side. ;D