What's the most ridiculous or extreme thing your hobby has ever made you do?

B Natural answer

My hiking hobby has pushed me into some odd situations, but the wildest was when I drove four hours and went way out of my way to reach a trail that was supposed to have a rare waterfall. It started in the pouring rain, and I almost turned back twice. Instead, I kept going with a friend, slipped in the mud, and spent half the day trying not to ruin my shoes. We ended up standing in front of a tiny, cloudy waterfall, all just to get one good photo.

Key phrases in this answer

• went way out of my way — made a big effort or took a long detour“I went way out of my way to find that bookstore.”
• in the pouring rain — while raining very heavily“We finished the hike in the pouring rain.”
• just to get one good photo — for the single purpose of getting one strong picture“I climbed the hill just to get one good photo.”
• at the crack of dawn — very early in the morning“We left at the crack of dawn to beat the traffic.”
• a bit over the top — too extreme or excessive“Buying three cameras for one trip was a bit over the top.”
• hauled my gear — carried my equipment with effort“I hauled my gear across the station.”