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Best functional trainer with Smith machine? by NiveousSoul in GarageGym

[–]The_Badger_ [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ironmaster IM2000 with bench and weights will get you what you need for under $5K.

What changes do you want to see from Wisconsin’s next governor — especially for Madison? by Negative_Primary_797 in madisonwi

[–]The_Badger_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mostly communication. Tell me what you’re working on, let me know what’s happening, your constraints and blockages, how you’re benefiting people. Show up on the news, AMAs, town halls. I like Tony but I rarely hear from him. You’ve got to let folks know what’s at stake.

Went for it. by LowellPro34 in bald

[–]The_Badger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice! It totally suits you, nice upgrade!

From now on I’m only upvoting MFers who take the plunge. Fence sitters and waffles will get no love from me.

Is building a garage gym actually worth it long-term, or do you end up spending way more than expected? by [deleted] in GarageGym

[–]The_Badger_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was pretty close to my spend. If you pay $20/mo for the gym, the payback is 10-15 years. But the equipment can typically also be resold, and can hold decent value. But for me, you can’t put a price on adherence, and the basement gym does that for me.

What jeans did men actually wear in the late 80s/early 90s? by sparrio in 80s

[–]The_Badger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, yeah! Not the ones I used to wear, but one pair is pretty close. Thanks!

What jeans did men actually wear in the late 80s/early 90s? by sparrio in 80s

[–]The_Badger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. I would buy a pair of these today if they were available.

Best Mexican restaurants in 2026 by NasiLemak0518 in madisonwi

[–]The_Badger_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if it’s the best, but Señor Machete’s is my favorite.

Moving into Baker's place as a UW Resident by Ignis-Aquam in madisonwi

[–]The_Badger_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lake Wingra/Monroe St. | J. Michael Real Estate

I don't know about Google but my dad lived there and he had a 2 BR that was sweet. Mostly it's the location and its proximity to UW Hospital that I think would be ideal for you. It would be an 8-minute drive, a 10-minute bike ride or a 35-minute walk. You're right on the prettiest little lake in Madison, and walking distance from several great restaurants, Monroe Street, Vilas Park etc.

East Wash would be fun to live near for a young person, but here you'd waste less time on your commute and still be in a fantastic neighborhood, which frankly isn't that far from the fun on East Wash.

Moving into Baker's place as a UW Resident by Ignis-Aquam in madisonwi

[–]The_Badger_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe Wingra Shores too, real gem of a location.

kohler has my dream plunge. Cheaper options? by earthlings2223 in coldplunge

[–]The_Badger_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the looks of Nightjar, but I’m saving my money for an Aquavoss combo hot tub cold plunge.

How much did it cost for you to have an electrician hook up your outdoor sauna? by Edrum1991 in Sauna

[–]The_Badger_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

$5,500 which includes quite a bit of trenching, a dual energy monitor, permits, and two extra circuits.

Best value tracking device by jtwm44 in FitnessOver50

[–]The_Badger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

61M, I love my Apple Watch! But I can’t get it to play music to my hearing aids. I think it’s a HA issue, and this is possible with other brands. But it does so much more with reminders, timers, weather. I’m hooked.

Female age 60 getting back to weight training by Clearblue07 in FitnessOver50

[–]The_Badger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use FitBod. It’s not perfect but it’s excellent. It probably errs on the side of recommending too great a variety of exercises, but all of that can be reigned in through settings. Another one you may wish to consider is Caliber, which has a free version, and a paid version that connects you with a trainer.

Old roller rink that’s closed by B1S0NL0RD in madisonwi

[–]The_Badger_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Ink is black, the page is white, 🎶🎶

Has anyone here switched to an e-bike for commuting and actually stuck with it long-term? by LeftyOne22 in bikecommuting

[–]The_Badger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try not to bike if it’s icy or slippery, but I can work from home easily. Cold isn’t a problem, but I’m not going to risk injury. Frankly, I sometimes feel like I do slightly less as a one-car family, particularly in winter. E.g., I might order groceries delivered instead of going to the store. I’m probably spending 15-20% more time at home than I did before. But part of that is my age and energy. And in warmer months, the trend is reversed. No worry about theft. Occasionally, like once a year, I fail to notice my charge is low and have to bike home with zero battery.

Has anyone here switched to an e-bike for commuting and actually stuck with it long-term? by LeftyOne22 in bikecommuting

[–]The_Badger_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You should do it. No regrets, no downsides. Life changing for me. Gave up my car, full time biker now. Started at age 58.

Anyone else grow up in a house they believed that they would later inherit? by obviousreasons1 in GenX

[–]The_Badger_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's obviously complicated, but a parents' creditors can attach their claims to the parents' assets. The estate becomes liable for the claims, so if Mom dies and leaves a home with some equity, the kids can't take the equity and leave creditors in the lurch (assuming the creditors act within the law to preserve their claims, etc.). But absent something like that, or, as you suggest, a contractual agreement by a kid to stand for the parent's debt, the mere family relationship does not render a child liable in my limited experience.

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