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by forgeblast
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: sauna or hot tub, which to get and why?
Replies: 51
Views: 4427

Re: sauna or hot tub, which to get and why?

I have a sauna. Indoor smaller two person one with a heater and rocks not the infrared one.
I love it in the winter. I love it the day after a hard workout. It really warms and soothes muscles for me.
Its one of my favorite purchases.
I found it on craigs list for 30$, the heater was bad. Put in 400$ for a new heater and its worth its weight in gold.
My buddy has a hot tub its just not for me. I like the dry heat vs the humid heat.
by forgeblast
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Plateaued with my 45 minute workout - Age 47
Replies: 90
Views: 7573

Re: Plateaued with my 45 minute workout - Age 47

You may want to look at lss running. zone 2. (80/20 running) Great books for programs with running and lifting are tactical barbell's green protocol. One big thing I took away from this is DELOAD weeks. You need to let your body recover to get stronger/faster. Push push push all the time same intensity is asking for a breakdown . I do this split MWF Bench, pull ups, back squats ab work.(yoga to cool down) TTHS 20 min HIT kettlebell workouts Yoga to cool down. everyday starts with rowing 1k. The kettlebell workouts are from the kettlehell dvd series, and help loosen up everything from the night before. The yoga is for injury prevention as my hamstrings are really tight. I will be incorporating running a few days a week once spring has really...
by forgeblast
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best bluetooth speakers for septuagenarian with hearing loss
Replies: 26
Views: 1555

Re: Best bluetooth speakers for septuagenarian with hearing loss

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have you tried something like a bone conducting headphone like shokz? i find it pretty amazing on how well it works.
by forgeblast
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Treadmills
Replies: 59
Views: 5508

Re: Treadmills

we love our sole treadmill. I went to dicks to try running on a few and really like the feel and space it provided.
I then spent time on facebook marketplace looking at them. Found someone who wanted it gone and we picked it up for a lot less then retail.
we did mount a tv in front of the treadmill so we can watch youtube vids of people running on different trails because it helps with how boring a treadmill is lol.
by forgeblast
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Wood floor installation questions
Replies: 33
Views: 2835

Re: Wood floor installation questions

I would go to local dealers vs the home depot or lowes.
I went to a local place found wonderful figured hard maple flooring and just on a whim asked how much to install. The price was low it might have added 1k to the price. I went with them and I am so glad i did.
A buddy of mine is dealing with home depot installers and there were a lot of communication issues. even using google translate there were issues which were hard to rectify as he was getting wood look tile installed and a heat mat under it.
honestly shop around find what you like and then look.
we have zero carpet in the house now. just laminate in two rooms and the rest is hardwood.
by forgeblast
Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Corporate trustee for special needs trust
Replies: 40
Views: 2689

Re: Corporate trustee for special needs trust

For those that have set up a third party special needs trust for a loved one and have selected a corporate trustee as a primary or backup trustee who have you selected, and why? What questions did you ask the trustee to make your selection? Is anyone here a co-trustee with a corporate trustee for a third party special needs trust? If so, do you have any feedback, good or bad, on the corporate trustee? Thank you for your input. I went through this a year or year and 1/2 ago. my sister had money coming in but we needed to protect it and her. So I found a lawyer who specialized in trusts. He had a list of organizations that he worked with previously. I met with them and settled on https://www.theadvocacyalliance.org/ they have been awesome. w...
by forgeblast
Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Squat / Bench Rack equipment for tight space
Replies: 59
Views: 13790

Re: Squat / Bench Rack equipment for tight space

Garage gym reviews has a ton of great information, they also break down the racks by price value etc.
I normally check them out before a purchase.
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Books that Really Changed/Helped You/Your Perspective and Why?
Replies: 75
Views: 10762

Re: Books that Really Changed/Helped You/Your Perspective and Why?

h82goslw wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:14 am
forgeblast wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:00 am David goggins Cant Hurt Me. For the first time I felt I was reading a book with truth on every page. I truly feel this is a guide book for introverts to get over trauma and leave the past behind. Life changing for me.
Been watching this thread since it started. Going to the library today to get this. Thank you.
you will not be dissapointed, if you want to discuss anything let me know i have read the book about 10 times.
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Corporate trustee for special needs trust
Replies: 40
Views: 2689

Re: Corporate trustee for special needs trust

For those that have set up a third party special needs trust for a loved one and have selected a corporate trustee as a primary or backup trustee who have you selected, and why? What questions did you ask the trustee to make your selection? Is anyone here a co-trustee with a corporate trustee for a third party special needs trust? If so, do you have any feedback, good or bad, on the corporate trustee? Thank you for your input. I went through this a year or year and 1/2 ago. my sister had money coming in but we needed to protect it and her. So I found a lawyer who specialized in trusts. He had a list of organizations that he worked with previously. I met with them and settled on https://www.theadvocacyalliance.org/ they have been awesome. w...
by forgeblast
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Books that Really Changed/Helped You/Your Perspective and Why?
Replies: 75
Views: 10762

Re: Books that Really Changed/Helped You/Your Perspective and Why?

David goggins Cant Hurt Me. For the first time I felt I was reading a book with truth on every page. I truly feel this is a guide book for introverts to get over trauma and leave the past behind. Life changing for me.

Anatham by Neil Stephenson vast sci fi world view a lot of thinking about thinking.

the first five days of school by harry k wong, vastly improved my teaching ability it went over everything that was not taught in college that you need to succeed in educaiton.

salems lot stephen king, first book that scared me, really scared me. made me realize that our minds can generate so much fear.
by forgeblast
Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:27 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Trail Shoes and Winter Boots for wide forefoot/narrow heel?
Replies: 32
Views: 3969

Re: Trail Shoes and Winter Boots for wide forefoot/narrow heel?

look at altra, they have a standard fit which means the toe box is large. they have runners, trail runners, and hiking boots. they are great shoes really hold up well.
by forgeblast
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Lazy workout routines: what to add to rowing?
Replies: 58
Views: 5467

Re: Lazy workout routines: what to add to rowing?

I am super lazy when it comes to working out but as I age (40+), I am starting to see the need even more. I googled around and found out that rowing works out most of the muscles. So I bought a rowing machine a couple of weeks ago and noticed that my abs (and to some extent chest) don't get much workout, in that I don't feel it. I am thinking there might be other parts of the body that rowing doesn't do a good job. Question 1/ I am thinking about adding plank for abs and pushup for chest. Is it good enough? The easier and less complicated the workout, the better. 2/ what other areas of the body need additional workout? Thanks! So a book series that has truly helped me is the tactical barbell series. its set up for military leo firefighters...
by forgeblast
Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: notice of real estate being auctioned off
Replies: 9
Views: 1290

Re: notice of real estate being auctioned off

Update:
just got off the phone with the tax department, I am not on the deed (whew). They were just reaching out to anyone who could contact the owner(s) of the property.
This would be my fathers 2nd wife who I had no contact with her or my father. So all is good. thank you all I appreciate all the help.
by forgeblast
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:27 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Donating a car
Replies: 19
Views: 1455

Re: Donating a car

Rudedog wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:44 pm Any suggestions for donating a car? Salvation Army ? Cars for kids ? Can anyone share experiences or recommendations ? Thanks for your help.
I donated one to our local high school career and technical center. They use it as a problem car where they mess with it and the kids have to figure out whats wrong.
by forgeblast
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: notice of real estate being auctioned off
Replies: 9
Views: 1290

Re: notice of real estate being auctioned off

Hi folks. I recently recived a letter saying property (to which I do not have a deed) will be auctioned off if back property taxes are not paid. I went No Contact with my father years ago he died 4-5 years ago and I have no contact with his second wife. I was never transferred this property nor do i want it as its a less then an acre with a creek running right through the middle on a blind corner two counties away from me. Needless to say is this something that can affect my credit score? will it be listed as such even tough I am not the owner of the property. Was that township fishing for someone who lived at the same address as my father to pay the taxes? Thank you I appreciate any help. Location is Pennsylvania. How were you sent a lett...
by forgeblast
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: notice of real estate being auctioned off
Replies: 9
Views: 1290

Re: notice of real estate being auctioned off

Thank you I will call them, we lost power at home due to storms and I have not been able to get in touch with them.
We do not share the same name, and I was not sure if you could have real estate with out knowing about it lol.
thank you,
by forgeblast
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: notice of real estate being auctioned off
Replies: 9
Views: 1290

notice of real estate being auctioned off

Hi folks. I recently recived a letter saying property (to which I do not have a deed) will be auctioned off if back property taxes are not paid.

I went No Contact with my father years ago he died 4-5 years ago and I have no contact with his second wife.

I was never transferred this property nor do i want it as its a less then an acre with a creek running right through the middle on a blind corner two counties away from me.

Needless to say is this something that can affect my credit score? will it be listed as such even tough I am not the owner of the property.
Was that township fishing for someone who lived at the same address as my father to pay the taxes?

Thank you I appreciate any help.
Location is Pennsylvania.
by forgeblast
Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Sauna?
Replies: 27
Views: 2489

Re: Sauna?

We have a sauna and love it. We were able to find a sauna on Facebook marketplace for 30$ yep $30. it was an older cedar one that can fit two people comfortably and comes apart with four screws per wall and the top and bottom are separate pieces.
Where i spent the money was getting a new heater for it that was $400 and worth every penny. At least 3-4 times a week in the winter i use it. It warms me up and helps with muscle soreness too. I truly feel better after a sauna.
We built an outdoor tent sauna at my buddy's cabin and would use rocks to heat it but that got old quickly. I just preheat mine for 30 mins and i am good to go.
by forgeblast
Wed May 24, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What are your hobbies?
Replies: 561
Views: 16583

Re: What is your #1 hobby? (I need to develop new skill/hobby.)

I am hopping to learn from your favorite hobby. What is it? And what is so great about it? Please share. Thank you!! **** I like two things: outdoors (mainly hiking) and a logical argument about any topic. It is easy to do hiking. All I need is time and a good weather. But, for the argument, I need someone to take the opposite position, which most people dislike, so I don't do it enough. Thus I only have one hobby and I need to develop another one. Ideally, the new hobby should be easy to start, is inexpensive, and has some long term physical or mental benefit. Greenwood carving is pretty inexpensive to get into. woods tool company in the uk has a starter set, then you just use fresh wood to carve let it dry add flaxseed oil to seal and yo...
by forgeblast
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Bogleheads powerlifters - What equipment are you using for a home gym?
Replies: 51
Views: 4109

Re: Bogleheads powerlifters - What equipment are you using for a home gym?

[Moved into a new thread from: Any Boglehead powerlifters? --admin LadyGeek] I'd be curious to hear what brand of bar and plates BH's have in their home gyms. I did deadlifts and power cleans regularly when I belonged to a gym, and am now looking to expand my home gym. Wonder if there's a happy medium between Rogue and a Dick's Sporting Goods 300 lb set? facebook marketplace for a rogue rack, the rest is ohio bar rogue, rogue bumper plates, bands, tractor supply horse stall mats. Rogue quality outshines everyone else. check out garage gym reviews they are really helpful. Then you haven't tried Eleiko...You have to decide if "quality" matters. The chances of "budget" equipment (Fringe, Rep, Titan, etc.) not lasting your ...
by forgeblast
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Bogleheads powerlifters - What equipment are you using for a home gym?
Replies: 51
Views: 4109

Re: Bogleheads powerlifters - What equipment are you using for a home gym?

MJD wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:58 am [Moved into a new thread from: Any Boglehead powerlifters? --admin LadyGeek]

I'd be curious to hear what brand of bar and plates BH's have in their home gyms. I did deadlifts and power cleans regularly when I belonged to a gym, and am now looking to expand my home gym. Wonder if there's a happy medium between Rogue and a Dick's Sporting Goods 300 lb set?
facebook marketplace for a rogue rack, the rest is ohio bar rogue, rogue bumper plates, bands, tractor supply horse stall mats. Rogue quality outshines everyone else. check out garage gym reviews they are really helpful.
by forgeblast
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Riding Lawn Mower
Replies: 40
Views: 3448

Re: Riding Lawn Mower

guitarguy wrote: Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:32 pm Have seen threads about outsourcing lawn care…but not about a good riding mower!

Have heard some pretty decent things about Husqvarna. Some not so great things about John Deer.

I’m looking for a lawn tractor that can also handle pulling a trailer wheelbarrow type attachment for hauling fire wood and mulch, and a mulching and bagging system for spreading clippings and helping with leaves.

Anyone have any recommendations?

We have about 3/4 acre with lots of open space and only a few trees/obstacles that aren’t on the outskirts of the hard. Some marginal slopes to the land as well.

:sharebeer
john deeere s240. have had it a few years now easy to maintain, bags and is perfect for what you want.
by forgeblast
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Water hammer laundry machine. Let plumber handle?
Replies: 22
Views: 1767

Re: Water hammer laundry machine. Let plumber handle?

Its pretty simple, if the plumber is there let them otherwise just diy it.
I put a set in but they were solder ones, but the tighten ones like this https://www.amazon.com/GUOFIS-Arrestor- ... NrPXRydWU= just require a bit of teflon tape on the threads.
by forgeblast
Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Calm small dog breed for family
Replies: 142
Views: 13622

Re: Calm small dog breed for family

calm and cat like a basenji.
by forgeblast
Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Advice for student looking at psychology careers?
Replies: 44
Views: 4922

Re: Advice for student looking at psychology careers?

Hi everyone. Hopefully there are some mental health practitioners here who can provide some career advice for my daughter. She is 16 and a HS junior and very much wants to study psychology in college and pursue some sort of career as a psychologist or therapist. This is a deep interest of hers and she has been reading psych books since about age 10 and is basically already the therapist for all her HS friends. I don't have a good concept of the career prospects and pathways in this field. She says she wants to work with youth (but probably not in a school setting) or possibly even prisoners. I'm not sure exactly how to direct her and what kind of career advice to give as this is completely out of my field. College applications are coming i...
by forgeblast
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: dishwasher recomendations
Replies: 110
Views: 8260

Re: dishwasher recomendations

thank you everyone I truly appreciate the help.
It looks like it will be a bosch 800 as the water amount seems low, and the price is in our range. Thank you again. :sharebeer
Q: QuestionHow many gallons of water does it use?

A. Thank you for your question. The 800 Series Dishwasher, Model:SHPM78Z55N uses between 2.4 - 6.4 gallons of water depending on cycle chosen.
by forgeblast
Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Favorite Free Online Games
Replies: 46
Views: 4561

Re: Favorite Free Online Games

marvel snap, its a fun card battle game free and fun and fast paced.
clash of clans if you like building and battle games.
by forgeblast
Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: dishwasher recomendations
Replies: 110
Views: 8260

dishwasher recomendations

Hi we have an older dishwasher (20 years old), its getting louder and we want to be proactive.
We have a well, (our water comes from a well) and while we have never gone dry we want to make sure that we and need a water saver energy efficient model.
Any recommendations? it's been a while since we shopped for one.
thank you i appreciate any help.
by forgeblast
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Vegan Raw Food Diet
Replies: 36
Views: 8280

Re: Vegan Raw Food Diet

IPer wrote: Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:18 pm I have eaten vegetarian for 14 years. I feel I am running into some road blocks and want to try raw vegan for 120 days
as recommended by some to see how things go. Anyone have any tips/pointers, thank you in advance!
not vegan but went whole food plant based, cutting the processed foods and especially the oil out of cooking helped me a ton. lost about 30# in two months kept it off for over 5 years now.
by forgeblast
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Rigid foam board instead of batts and blown-in attic insulation?
Replies: 27
Views: 6157

Re: Rigid foam board instead of batts and blown-in attic insulation?

we had r19 in the floor of the attic, it was pushed down so i added r30 and put plywood on top. we then did some spray foam on the ends of the house we have an a frame type house and it helped so much and then put in insulation on top.
by forgeblast
Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best lightweight Puffer Jacket - for Wall Street office
Replies: 101
Views: 13105

Re: Best lightweight Puffer Jacket - for Wall Street office

teelainen wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:42 pm If cost is not an issue, what is the best lightweight Puffer Jacket that is good enough to wear to work on Wall Street ?

North Face? Patagonia? What other good brands are there?
eddie bauer first ascent, life time warranty.
by forgeblast
Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: vanguard 403b cannot add beneficiaries?
Replies: 2
Views: 222

vanguard 403b cannot add beneficiaries?

Hi folks my wife has a 403b with vanguard, I was making sure everything was set up as we are in our last 7-10 years of teaching and I found there were not beneficiaries on her account. When I went to add them a message came up that beneficiaries were not allowed. She is in a targeted retirement fund, is it due to the fund or the account? I sent a message into to them to for clarification and help but it will take a couple of days.
anyone else come across this?
by forgeblast
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:15 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What do you put in your sack lunch? And question about meal prep.
Replies: 41
Views: 3980

Re: What do you put in your sack lunch? And question about meal prep.

Hi All! I want to start packing my lunch more often this year. Buying lunch, even a few times a week (often subway or the local grocery store sushi), is an expense I can live without, especially as the experience isn’t particularly fulfilling. What do my fellow frugal (and somewhat healthy minded) bogleheads put in their sack lunches? Additionally, how do you prep/pack? Do you do it the night before? The week before? I don’t mind a very simple lunch, and will likely start with just rice and (black or kidney) beans. The problem is that my brown rice doesn’t store great and is sometimes pretty unappetizing 18 hours later. Edit: I also don’t have a refrigerator or microwave (school teacher that teaches in an annex) so I’m personally pretty li...
by forgeblast
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:37 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What is your single most expensive mistake?
Replies: 341
Views: 43461

Re: What is your single most expensive mistake?

Pizza_and_Beer wrote: Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:29 am Bought $10,000 worth of Corning stock near the peak of the bubble in 2000. I sold it all off a year or so later for a 90% loss.

Ouch :oops:
ME TOO!!, in fact my order when through 9/10/2001...
My biggest mistake would be going for education as a career. We had to move to get teaching experience, moved to a HCOL area, came back to a LCOL area with a lot of credit card debt, compounded that with Infertiltiy issues (5 ivfs), debt became out biggest mistake. We dug ourselves out, and finally were able to save for retirement and a college fund for our kiddo but credit card debt was our biggest mistake by far.
by forgeblast
Thu Dec 08, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Hiking - Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Altra Lone Peak 6
Replies: 28
Views: 3801

Re: Hiking - Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Altra Lone Peak 6

I am in the market for some new hiking shoes. I don't want the typical "hiking shoe" as I have a pair of Keen's already for that, which I really like. I want something more lightweight. I have narrowed it down to the 2 pairs in the subject title. I have a pretty "average" foot, not wide, not narrow, average arch (I think?). The hiking I do varies, nothing ever crazy technical. Just regular trails, fire roads, some ruts/water crossings etc. Anywhere from 3-15 miles or so at a time. I have read/watched a lot of reviews on both shoes. My main questions are: Hoka - I am concerned about the stability, lots of reviewers mentioned they are not good in technical areas due to the lowers of the shoe? The "tongue" of the...
by forgeblast
Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Product for stripping rust without stripping paint
Replies: 20
Views: 1417

Re: Product for stripping rust without stripping paint

sounds like you want a rust converter. it will convert and stop the rust and you can repaint it.
by forgeblast
Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:58 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Snow tires Qs
Replies: 123
Views: 10778

Re: Snow tires Qs

We have normally gotten snow tires for cars, and have had them studded. We normally put them on around thanksgiving and take them off easter time.
We live on a steep dirt/gravel road that gets plowed when they can and no ice melt thrown on it just cinders.
Another trick is to put a bag or two of sand in the trunk to add a bit more weight to the back tires, i have four bags in the bed of my truck.
All of our school buses have chains, and some of our roads where the kids get picked up are considered winter roads where the buses will not travel them so parents have to bring the kids down off a hill to a central place to get them picked up.
by forgeblast
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Self-help help
Replies: 41
Views: 4475

Re: Self-help help

First you have to figure out what part of the self are you trying to help. Sometimes you come across a book that speaks to you even when you were not looking for it. For me, Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins was the book that helped me change my life. Its a great book for how introverts internalize ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how to break free from them. Its not easy to self help, or help the self, you have to do the work you have to get in there and make changes that will upset the balance of your entire life and a lot of people are not willing to take it that far. Its tiring, draining, difficult work (ask any psychologist). But you have to know the WHY. If you cannot answer why are you putting yourself through the changes you wi...
by forgeblast
Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:00 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: how to track distance run
Replies: 60
Views: 3921

Re: how to track distance run

I've been doing a bit more running of late and would like to have a better idea of distance covered. I guess it might also be nice to track heart rate, pace, and other stats, though none of this is imperative. I guess I figured I would just buy an Apple watch, at some point. I am already in the Apple ecosystem with an iPhone and various devices. But, now I am reevaluating and think an Apple watch may not be a good idea. For example, the battery life is fairly short. Also, while I'm willing to spend the money for something that will serve my needs, I am reluctant to shell out a lot of money only to feel "bad" if the watch ends up not getting used much. Maybe the new Fitbit Inspire 3 could serve my needs? Even then, it seems that I...
by forgeblast
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Cross country move house to house
Replies: 18
Views: 1943

Re: Cross country move house to house

radiowave wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:41 pm Found our dream transition to retirement home in NC, went to contract and just did the home inspection with just some minor issues. Plan is to close in late January. Will be moving from CO to NC. Been quite a while since we did a big move so looking for any suggestions especially from those who recently did a move. We are in a 3BDR 1 Den approx 2700 sq ft house and moving to another similar house at 2300 sq ft. Thanks!
when we moved from nc to pa, we used abf u pack. they send a tractor trailer, you fill it with everything, they put in a bulk head and you only pay for the space you use. it was cheaper then a u haul and dragging cars behind us.
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: passively "ventilated" skylight?
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: passively "ventilated" skylight?

we had three skylights take out of our roof when we redid the shingles. You might need a roofer to go up and take a peak.
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best way to remove and replace a bicycle crank arm (which tools)?
Replies: 28
Views: 1705

Re: Best way to remove and replace a bicycle crank arm (which tools)?

If you cant get it back in, (and i think its reverse threaded) and you need to pull the arm off there are a bunch of different tools.
I would try wrapping it with plumbers tape the teflon stuff you might be able to get it past what is stripped to hit the threads.
https://www.modernbike.com/crank-arm-tools
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:42 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Suddenly Switching to Career in Aviation at Age 60
Replies: 31
Views: 4902

Re: Suddenly Switching to Career in Aviation at Age 60

facebook has a group called "life after teaching". It helps teachers transition to other careers. its very helpful.
I would look at a gate agent and see what the benefits are. you could be able to fly free discounted to various parts of the world. Its something I am thinking about doing when I hit 55 and can take early retirement from education.
by forgeblast
Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Snow Country Trip- What Clothes to Buy?
Replies: 44
Views: 3835

Re: Snow Country Trip- What Clothes to Buy?

Layers are what you need. IF you start getting warm take a layer off sweating will make you cold when you stop moving.
I am a huge fan of eddie bauer and their first ascent line. Its not bulky, layers well, and has a lifetime warranty. have fun on the trip!!
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: what is your weekly workout routine?
Replies: 123
Views: 16360

Re: what is your weekly workout routine?

Monday Bench press, back squats, pull ups, Tue. Run (miles), Wed. Bench press, squat, pull ups, Thursday Run (5 miles), Friday Bench press, Squat, Dead lift, Saturday (long slow run). Sunday work around the house. Its a version of Tactical Barbell 3. There are percentages of my 1 rep max that I do on the lifting days, and I wait 2-3 mins between sets. Normally 5 sets, 5 reps. the book is great highly recommend it.
by forgeblast
Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:04 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Weight training 3-7 method
Replies: 23
Views: 2989

Re: Weight training 3-7 method

I have found reddit to be very helpful with lifting questions. The program I am currently doing is tactical barbell (book 3). Its a percentage of your one rep max every week. The program I am doing (there are multiple different ones) is bench, back squat, pull ups (2xs a week) and bench, back squat, dead lift once a week. the golden rule is rest 2 mins or more between sets but at least 2. 5 sets 5 reps (unless your close to the one rep max some weeks are 95% so you would do 3 reps. I run the other days. I have to say when I was doing push pull legs, i was doing too many exercises and never saw improvements. Same when i was doing hitt workouts with a trainer. This program has really helped me with strength, and keeping the injury bug away fr...
by forgeblast
Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:46 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How to wirelessly view our driveway 24/7?
Replies: 29
Views: 4058

Re: How to wirelessly view our driveway 24/7?

SwampDonkey wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:01 pm
forgeblast wrote: Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:31 am A ring camera will let you live view. you can wire one into your lights, or if you have a plug you can plug one it. just need wifi connection there.
Will Ring cameras record 24/7 and is there the ability to have it displaying a live feed on a monitor?
My impression was they were similar to Blink: record after sensing movement and only able to view on an app.
gpay $99 a year for as many cameras as you have so if you have 1 camera 99 if you have 4 its still only 99 and they store all your recordings . then pay back on your phone app, or computer app.
by forgeblast
Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How to wirelessly view our driveway 24/7?
Replies: 29
Views: 4058

Re: How to wirelessly view our driveway 24/7?

A ring camera will let you live view. you can wire one into your lights, or if you have a plug you can plug one it. just need wifi connection there.
by forgeblast
Mon Oct 17, 2022 6:02 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Home Gym / Peloton? - Ditch Gym Membership
Replies: 44
Views: 3948

Re: Home Gym / Peloton? - Ditch Gym Membership

Look at garage gym reviews, its a great site with examples of a ton of equipment.
We slowly built up a gym over the last few years. We have a concept rower, rogue rack with bar and bumper plates, titan bench. Bands, dumbbells, kettle bells etc. But I am currently doing base building on tactical barbell 3 (book) so I really only need the rack and bench. Think about what you use when you go to the gym and search facebook marketplace. If you want high end look for rogue, one step down titan.
I have an older spin bike but would love to trade that in for an assault bike.
For flooring we used horse stall mats from tractor supply.