smoke eater Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hookah smoking is an old past-time. It's different and often misunderstood, yet is centuries old. I guess in my case it is tobacco snuff. Not Cope and Skoal and the like, I'm talking about the finely ground tobacco that you sniff. There are many brands and flavors out there, I have a pretty good collection. I love the variety of scents, the nicotine rush, and the fact that it is largely unknown and, what many would say is weird. Yet it is a very old custom, dating back centuries.How about you? What other vintage, traditional things do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsomint Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 cigarettes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier92 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Weaving wicker baskets. It is a hard art to master, so many variables to account for. Weave type, shape, wicker strength, thickness. Truly an ancient tradition, baskets have been used for over a millenia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tati Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I knit. Im trying to decide what to make next.This is the hat i made (hopefully link works)http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc...287_2480009.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I like to dress up and go role play at 1800's rendezvous.We sleep in tee-pees, eat dutch oven cooking, and shoot black powder guns. Woo hoo!It's like living in Deadwood for a week ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN_Clouds Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 straight razor shaving. (yes, like the razors in sweeney todd.) there's nothing better than taking some time out of your day to relax and enjoy the closest, most comfortable shave in the world. once you get over the learning curve, it's a great traditional thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Homemade things that people just assume you HAVE to buy. Sauerkraut is oh so easy to make and tastes 1,000 x's better than store bought. Fire oil is a pain to make, but not uncomplicated, and the flavor is amazing. You never get it anywhere but at an Asian restaurant though. Fire oil is common in Asia, but not in the west. Yet it's simple, practical, and wonderful. Red wine and white wine vinegar takes time but no effort, and it's wonderful not to mention a lot cheaper than store bought red and white wine vinegars. And I'm making more Japanese style pickled foods, which they've been making for centuries elsewhere but so many of us (in the U.S.) never think to do it. Garlic cloves pickled in honey, for example, is something I never want to be without when I'm cooking. And it's EASY. Turns your stir-fry sauce into something truly amazing. Lastly, canning. Goes way back, is a great way to preserve a multitude of foods, makes for really fast meals, and really isn't difficult to do. It's a fine tradition.These traditional preparations produce such a high quality product, it's totally worth that extra bit of time and effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhurst011 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 cigarsand widdling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 QUOTE (soldier92 @ Jun 15 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Weaving wicker baskets. It is a hard art to master, so many variables to account for. Weave type, shape, wicker strength, thickness. Truly an ancient tradition, baskets have been used for over a millenia.Awesome! This is something I've always wanted to learn. I just pruned a bunch of our bamboo and am lamenting the fact that I really don't have a clue what to do with all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic768 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 i drink a lot of teaand not the fake lipton tea in a bottlei like orange pekoe and a masala chaiTwinings is my favorite brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 QUOTE (Lunatic768 @ Jun 15 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i drink a lot of teaand not the fake lipton tea in a bottlei like orange pekoe and a masala chaiTwinings is my favorite brandYea, tea! Me too, everyday. Blech, Lipton. Gimmie Earl Grey, green, white, or jasmine. Jasmine makes great iced tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 i fight...i guess that's an old school tradition, like gladiator times and stuff - except without the weapons and killings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 loose leaf teas, they have a great place in china town where you can smell and even sample the teas before buying. Green, white, black, puh'er, herbal, and fruit teas. Love me some rose mint or chrysanthemum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 QUOTE (joytron @ Jun 16 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>loose leaf teas, they have a great place in china town where you can smell and even sample the teas before buying. Green, white, black, puh'er, herbal, and fruit teas. Love me some rose mint or chrysanthemum.I really want to try puh'er. I used to get a wonderful rose tea, I miss that. Wow, how nice it would be to get to sample teas first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke eater Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Great replies folks, keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowspeedchase Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) I fight as well. Muay Thai is an ancient art and still very much alive. Taking part in the ring traditions and training techniques links you to all the people who have stood before you.I drink tea as well. I prefer loose leaf teas, I buy them from Teavana. I love the imperial variety of green teas.I shave using a straight razor as well. I love the process of shaving... the hot water, the rich lather... A word of warning though - I've had a girl sneak up on me in the bathroom; she wanted to shave me, being cute and whatnot... DON NOT LET HER DO IT.I spearfish.I surf. This activity is older than most people realize and full of rich heritage.Nothing unheard of like your activity man, and most of it was echoes, but hope this helped Edited June 16, 2009 by lowspeedchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 QUOTE (lowspeedchase @ Jun 16 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I drink tea as well. I prefer loose leaf teas, I buy them from Teavana. I love the imperial variety of green teas.I use loose leaf as well, get them from San Francisco Herbs, GREAT prices, good tea. Not GREAT tea, but for the price, I'm very happy. They have a wide selection of green teas.QUOTE I spearfish.Hubby just started doing this, he's in love. It's hysterical. He comes home with bigger fish now.Great thread! Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidglass Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Awesome idea for a thread!Well I shave with a straight razor, I don't have a ton of facial hair but I take a straight razor to what I do have lol.Hunt or practice with more traditional weapons: bow and arrow, sherkins/throwing knives,etc. I like guns but there's just something about using a bow and arrow that feels good.Make my own sushi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (liquidglass @ Jun 16 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hunt or practice with more traditional weapons: bow and arrow, sherkins/throwing knives,etc. I like guns but there's just something about using a bow and arrow that feels good.Thanks to hubby's bow hunting, we nearly always have deer in the freezer. After he started using a bow, he hated using a gun (for hunting). The bow is so primal, I guess, you have to work harder and the animal has more of a chance. A gun is too easy.QUOTE Make my own sushiYUM!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could get fresh seafood here, I'd be asking for tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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