No, I don't care for darts. I do like hockey. I had season tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Florida for two wonderful seasons. I liked the weather and the beaches too. Now I live in Marathon, a little city right in the middle of the Florida Keys. We are in paradise! Besides trying to write novels and poetry, I am an avid computer enthusiast. I have ChessMaster version 6. I try to play a game daily, but time seems to run out so fast. It is unbelievable that now I am retired from the US Navy after 25 years, I am busier than ever. I like to read really big novels, mostly SF (Science Fiction) and Civil War. I enjoy visiting old battlegrounds. Don't let my cats know, but I love my cats and anyone else's cats too. Kittens are wonderful and funny, although my Ebony and Abby are no longer kittens. I especially enjoy nature and the outdoors.

My greatest interest and hobby is my grandchildren, my children, my nieces and one nephew, and family in general. There is nothing better than having a young grandchild call you grandpa. I have a grandson that signs it also. I have eight grandsons and two granddaughters with more grandchildren on the way. One of my grandsons talks in English and sings in Spanish. I think it is wonderful if you can speak more than one language. I even have great grandchildren now.

I don't know if you could call it a hobby, but I like to jog. In 1996 I jogged, hiked, or biked over 2000 miles. I really enjoy hiking. Everything slows down and you can enjoy life. Nature trails are great. There is a trail at the Pinellas County Park in Florida. The trails are interesting and full of lush vegetation. One thing of concern though are the signs warning of alligators or crocs. I can't remember which; maybe it was both! I can bike on the trails made for that purpose in Florida during the winter and West Virginia during the summer. I like to really work up a sweat. That is why I very much enjoy hot weather. I especially treasure jogging in the hot weather. I can jog anywhere: sidewalks, trails, along the roads, and so on. Just have to watch out for the "Forest! Forest!" taunt. I used to have a beard and long hair (in a ponytail.) 1997 in the Florida Keys I used the bike trail mostly. I really enjoy swimming at the pool in the dead of winter. In 1998 I have gone back to running and not as much biking or hiking. Oh, I lost the beard and long hair. It was too much work! In 1999 and 2000 I am back running almost five miles each day in the wonderful Florida Keys. During most of 2001 I have been swimming a mile every day. 2002 and 2003 I have been doing a lot of boating and snorkeling. I love to walk too, but jogging is still enjoyable. In 2004, I still go boating and snorkeling often. I work part time too.

Kitty GreyCat was interested in boids (you know, birds), mice, squirrels, snakes, and gecko lizards. Her hobby was to tenderize them by throwing them up in the air and bouncing their heads off the cement. She was gruesome, I know! She loved to take catnaps and eat catnip. Kitty catnapped in the oddest places. And she liked to eat fresh catnip and roll in it. Kitty is now at RainBow Bridge. Ebony BlackCat likes all critters and would really like to taste one of those pesky squirrels who keep screeching at her. She has a thing for running water and draining water. She loves watching the action in the sink and the toilets. Showers were fun, until my youngest son gave her a bath one day. Ebony crossed that one off her hobby and interest list. Ebony likes to watch TV and the animations on the computer. She keeps looking on the side to see where those moving things go. She paws the screen, but is leery of static electricity. That makes her jump three feet high. She is incredible! Abraxas (Abby) WhiteCat loves to play with Ebony to get her running, hissing, and phfffting. Both cats give out their own awards, have their own email addresses, and enjoy conversing on bulletin boards with other cats and human beans. Now wasn't that boring or what?

I enjoy all kinds of music and have quite an extensive collection of CDs. My 45s wore out with the LP albums. My many cassettes continue to wear out as we speak. But CDs have never failed me. I also have a big collection of videos. I like a great movie. My favorite movie is Gettysburg. I have a small collection of books too. I like Frank Herbert, Stephen King, Andre Norton, James Michener, Hemingway, and many others. I suppose my collection of computer equipment and software could be considered a hobby and/or an interest.