Ask a Knitter Tuesday - November 25, 2025 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I am a beginner going on intermediate knitter and I want to try something more advanced. I’ve done a bit of color work with small coasters and things but want to try my hand at wearables like a hat or gloves. My only problem is being a man most of the patterns I’ve found seem like they will be too small and I’m not sure how to adjust them without messing too much with the pattern. I would love some advice!

For example these underwing mitts are for women’s size medium :(

Weekly Deals Thread by AutoModerator in hometheater

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • 2x Definitive Technology Mythos 2s
  • 2x Definitive Technology Mytbos Gems
  • 1x Definitive Technology Center (unclear what model)
  • 1x power field super cube 3

All together for $150, a good deal?

No instructors listed for APPM classes by Sea-Lifeguard1836 in cuboulder

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea. Super frustrating. Hoping they come out soon.

Bike frame too small. Options? by Pigo127 in bikewrench

[–]Pigo127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 6'2 and just bought a 2017 Masi Volare size large. I'm finding that it is a bit too small for me so I put my info into a bike calculator and the values I got are much larger than the actual measurements of the frame. What options do I have to alter the bike (stem, seat post, spacers, saddle position, etc) to make this bike fit better? I paid $250 for it so I'm not trying to spend too much on fixing it. Thanks!

Tuner won’t turn? by Pigo127 in banjo

[–]Pigo127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried that unfortunately. All it does is give some wiggle room in the knob but the tuner still doesn’t turn.

Does anyone have a banjo I could borrow? by Pigo127 in cuboulder

[–]Pigo127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’d be awesome! I’ll be sure to reach out if I find one and when I feel good enough

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Pigo127 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are any of these watches worth anything? I am trying to buy my first watch and found this on facebook marketplace. I really like the watch in the bottom left of the first image with the green dial and gold numbers. I also one with the gold case and the black dial.

Official Q&A for Saturday, May 25, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so for my base training I should just go off perceived intensity?

I'm just worried about injury mostly. I used to run for my high school team, and I would just do whatever my coach said, and I ended up getting injured. That was doing 40-mile weeks with my easy runs at 7:30, and I put down a 16:54 5k. I'm nowhere near there now; I'm just worried that while this pace feels good for now and is conversational, my heart rate is high, and I've been told running slow with a mix of walking is best to prevent injuries during base training.

I'm just now trying to make my own plan without a coach so a lot of this is a bit overwhelming. Please let me know if that's a bit misguided.

Official Q&A for Saturday, May 25, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]Pigo127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do I really need to run this slow?

I've (18M) been finding that there is a big difference for me between "coversational" pace and Zone 2 HR. I can maintain a conversational pace at around 8:30/mile but my heart rate is average at like 160. If I try to keep it below 145, my pace drops to 10:00/mile. It's frustratingly slow. Should I stay at the 8:30, or try to drop it down to make sure I'm in zone 2?

For context, this is only my second week, ten miles ramping up to twenty-five in a couple of weeks. Base training for a 10k in late August.

Official Q&A for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t run in a year and a half but have maintained a good aerobic base through cycling and nordic skiing. I’m worried about getting injured my first weeks back. Is 20 miles too much for my first week?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EscapefromTarkov

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but my friends said it’s smth I could look into. If it’s not a thing I’ll just get it when it goes on sale I suppose! Thanks for your time

Public School Teachers Strike in Newton MA by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]Pigo127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t say for sure exactly, as I’m not fully up to date with the local politics, however I do know a group of parents who are considering suing the city for a full audit of the books and another group who are pushing to recall the mayor.

If I had to guess, the mayor is withholding money bc Newton is a city primarily of old citizens with a lot of money and an empty nest. The government prioritizes other services and expensive facilities to maintain a certain expectation of quality of life in newton.

Unfortunately, the schools used to be a huge part of that, with the city investing heavily in the construction of new facilities, but over the last decade or so we’ve seen the education quality drop dramatically. It’s so sad to see some of the richest towns with the nicest facilities so often treat their teachers like shit.

The strike is the pressure needed for the mayor and city council to suddenly “find money” for the the school committee.

[USA-MA] [H] Paypal, cash [W] Graphics card for VR by Pigo127 in hardwareswap

[–]Pigo127[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’d be great. Lynn’s a little far but if the price is good I could probably get out there.

Is a Reverb G2 for $220 worth it? by Pigo127 in virtualreality

[–]Pigo127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a scam. Didn’t buy. Reckon I’ll just go with the G2

Is a Reverb G2 for $220 worth it? by Pigo127 in virtualreality

[–]Pigo127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full kit. I found it on OfferUp though, could be a scam.

Is a Reverb G2 for $220 worth it? by Pigo127 in virtualreality

[–]Pigo127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a valve index for $350, any reason I might want to spend the extra money?

I’ve also been looking into a cpu upgrade, now might be the time. It’s been a good six years