Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread. We gave the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies(TM) a spin and it came up with rocks.

Rocks? Yes. Rocks.

You might be tempted to say "I'm not really into rocks as a hobby." Tough. Dig around in the content and soak in the comments. You might find that you're really into rocks and didn't know it or you might find reasons to get into rocks. Either way, glad you're here.

Sea stacks qualify as ocean-based rock formations.

Rocks are fun. Where did they come from? How did they form? Why are they so varied and different? What do they look like inside? How heavy are they? What can they be used for? How far can you throw them? Sounds like a lot of good opportunities for hobbying. Rocks are so much fun that even a Pillaging Idiot could get into them.

Do you collect rocks? Are you an amateur geologist that appreciates rock formations on a hike, in a photograph or as a matter of scientific curiosity? Do you use rocks in your hobbying?

We are going to leave mining for another thread. There is a whole separate theme of mining for gems or gold and corresponding art projects. We'll get there, but not today...

What does the start of the southern end of the San Andreas fault look like? What rocks are there? History and geology lesson here.

Utah is a geologist's dream. So much variety and so many places with formations unseen elsewhere. Case in point: we've covered a lot of the state and I've never heard of the White Rocks:

Are you wise in the ways of painting rocks? Apparently painting rocks is a thing. Some people just paint rocks for their own enjoyment or for their gardens and others paint rocks and leave them in public for others to find. TRex has a small brain and short arms, so figuring out which rock painting content is Hobby Thread worthy is a challenge. Made a guess but feel free to put other resources in the comments with tinyurls.

Are you a lurker? Do you enjoy reading Ace of Spades content, but have been reluctant to post and participate in the comments? Have you been waiting for a good opportunity to jump in and say hello? This could be your day. Come on in. The water's fine. We don't bite (usually).

1) Wow. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing!

2) The detail is amazing. It might be difficult to see on the screen but check out these zoomed in parts.

As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. Your participation does not need to limited to the theme. All hobbying is welcome. However, politics, current events and religious debates can live in threads elsewhere. Play nice. Do not be a troll and do not feed the trolls. Pants, as always, are optional.

Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week? We talked woodworking with lathes. The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content.

What if there really are more ways than one to rock? If you have trouble finding something in the content or comments that resonates with you, hijack the thread for your hobbying as you see fit. We will feature a different theme next time. What are you hobbying? We love showing off Horde hobbying. Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Do mighty things.