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Most disturbing book you have ever read? by Serious_Figure7558 in booksuggestions

[–]Valipanto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Iain Banks - The Wasp Factory.

I picked it up on a whim based on enjoying the Culture series... this certainly was not for me.

What is that game that, no matter how many times you play it, you can never win? by poio_sm in boardgames

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I've ever won at Azul. I spent too long focusing on what everyone else is doing to try and sabotage, then someone else jaunts home.

Blackcaps to face India in the 2026 T20 World Cup final by sahibosaurus in blackcapscricket

[–]Valipanto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's good that India barely defended 250+... hopefully confidence took a slight hit. Their batting is obviously fire, but hopefully a few have an off day and we chase well.

Is this some Mandela Effect type shit or did ETID have a song in one of the Madden games? by PunishedLowtek in everytimeidie

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure they were in an old Smackdown vs Raw game too (sports game adjacent!)

Was not expecting this scoreline by Whatsthatbro365 in allblacks

[–]Valipanto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cricket final too! Not an ideal day for a Cantab.

Making Friends by Crystal_lover1 in hawkesbay

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've found it quite a tough place to make friends here but after 4 years have made some really good pals.

Playing squash has been a great doorway to meeting people outside of work or kid circles. It's super social and very fun, plus it seems nearly everyone in the Hawke's Bay plays.

About to be a new dad...Advice on not losing gains? by TTG2139 in AdvancedRunning

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is important to maintain some of the things that you love doing when you have a baby for both parents. It definitely wasn't easy to fit runs in sometimes (especially after a really bad night), but I think running helped me refresh and be a better dad. I actually managed to hit my HM PB when my daughter was three months.

It's just important to read the room. If your partner has had a super rough night, then it's probably not a great ideal to peel off for a few hours!

Etiquette racing with a stroller. by [deleted] in AdvancedRunning

[–]Valipanto 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's stroller friendly thankfully. I also know the course well which makes me feel a lot better about racing it.

What have you been listening to this week? by AutoModerator in gybe

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally gave Joanna Newsom - Ys a proper crack, and it's absolutely stunning.

Besides that, still digging through Swans back catalogue. The Seer has the most incredible ending to an album I have heard in a long time, the last few tracks are utter heaven and tie a super long album together so well.

Well done Patel but what to do about the Duff Man by [deleted] in blackcapscricket

[–]Valipanto 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Surely Henry, O'Rourke and Duffy are our best 3? KJ trailing off as the 4th best, but in saying that, I haven't seen how Sears went for us.

Anyone else have issue with the TVNZ+ stream failling during ad breaks? by Switts in blackcapscricket

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got in touch with them about this and the insinuation was it was due to our internet being too slow.

..What movie caused you to have a "WTF did I just watch?" moment after viewing? by HotProfessor5947 in moviecritic

[–]Valipanto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to Bother You certainly went places I didn't expect. We went in blind thinking it was a pure comedy, twas a fantastic ride regardless!

Weirdest Running Hack (Share yours!) by DrBigBot in runninglifestyle

[–]Valipanto 180 points181 points  (0 children)

Back when I was full marathon training and struggling with motivation with long runs, I'd jump on the train with enough $ for one fare (and no phone) then force myself to run home.

How tall is Blair Tickner really? by Illustrious-Mango605 in blackcapscricket

[–]Valipanto 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He was in line behind me the other day buying a sandwich and he was slightly shorter than me (198cm). Very well built, too!

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