What are your special interests?

I have some interests that have always been with me, others which seem to cycle and a few which seem to make a one-off intense appearance and then disappear. I've always loved science fiction and fantasy - isaac asimov and the likes of space 1999 when I was a kid and then Stephen baxter, Adrian Tchaikovsky and series like van helsing more recently. I've always loved science, geology and history - particularly the Romans in Britain, the lead up to WW1 and the retreat from empire.  My current obsession is mechanical watches, particularly English made ones. My interest in electronics and computers seems to be cyclical.  Of course I've learnt to keep these interests to myself in day to day life - difficult though it can be to do so. 

Bumper said:

Of course I've learnt to keep these interests to myself in day to day life

Your interests are not antisocial so no need to keep them hidden from others - maybe just find like minded people and have some fun discussing your views on them and hearing new ideas.

I'm watching Space 1999 at the moment when I get my hour on the treadmill or crosstrainer in the morning  - it looks so wonderfully dated and overacted yet still immensly entertaining. I'll alternate between this, Red Dward and Buffy on different days.

Thanks Ian.  I know that you are right, but I find it difficult to find people who are interested - except online.  I watched space 1999 recently - 'wonderfully dated' is a great description, as it is for  the hammer house of horror back catalogue I'm currently working through.  Buffy is on my list too. 

Sorry, I meant Iain - autocorrect can be a pain

Sorry, I meant Iain - autocorrect can be a pain