That was a good question that you asked in that discussion about going up to deaf people. That is one thing I always wondered. One thing I have found is to go to like a deaf church. then people there will want to talk to you and get to know you.
I like swimming as well, There aren't that many good beaches here but if we did I would go to them. I like to draw as well (anything artistic really) Camping, hiking, fishing, riding bikes.