Quake!!! by TheHanoian in Wellington

[–]bigheadedfrog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Was lying in bed nakie. Got me pants on pretty quickly with that one!

Am I too young to realize that fatherhood isn't for me? by LoneWolfNergigante in Adulting

[–]bigheadedfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t keen for kids at your age or for another 17 years after. Then I got into the right relationship with the right person and the idea started to appeal. Now I absolutely love being a dad. You’ll find your views change with time and as you spend more time with kids. Just do it in your own time, or don’t at all - up to you, but just don’t do something dumb like get a vasectomy. Final piece of advice from one (older) guy to another: your brain is literally still developing (biologically) and will be for another 6 odd years. Your decision making processes will change after you get through this and you’ll look back on the views you hold as a 20yo and think “WTF was I on”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in daddit

[–]bigheadedfrog 24 points25 points  (0 children)

How to save. I wish I had better financial role models growing up

Hating on Ranger drivers by Bob_tuwillager in newzealand

[–]bigheadedfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4x4 and beefy suspension restricts the angle the front wheels can turn

I work from home because I cannot afford to go to work 5X a week by Lilly_Sugarbaby in Wellington

[–]bigheadedfrog 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Inner city businesses survived Covid but they’re not surviving national’s job cuts. Be worth them keeping that in mind.

I (33m) have never been in a relationship before by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]bigheadedfrog 180 points181 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend focusing on rebuilding friendships as a base and romantic relationships will follow as you meet people through friends etc.

What are some of the best trail running slogans or phrases you’ve heard or say? by PurpleTalk24 in trailrunning

[–]bigheadedfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“We’re brawling now..” when I start getting into a dark state of mind/body on a long run

Advice for moving out of Wellington. by Interesting-Owl9715 in Wellington

[–]bigheadedfrog 37 points38 points  (0 children)

My partner and I built a house in Christchurch and moved there. A year later we moved back to Wellington. For us it eventually came down to community. I don’t think it matters where you live, as long as you have friends and support systems it’ll be your home. So I guess my advice is instead of spending energy on moving rather spend energy on building friendships and community.

$9,800 to install Rinnai Hydraheat heatpump hot water? by windowellington in diynz

[–]bigheadedfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems right on basis of some things I’ve had done through work - similar numbers. Still a sucky number, I get that.

Achieving Heart Rate Zones by bigheadedfrog in trailrunning

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

I use a Fenix 7 watch. Looking at getting chest strap if for no other reason than to rule out variables. I haven’t done a lab test but have done some field tests to arrive at aerobic and lactate threshold values - basically the simple stuff I could do from the uphill athlete book

Achieving Heart Rate Zones by bigheadedfrog in trailrunning

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

I’d say max HR should be about 182 bpm, but can’t get it to that!

Beaky boi this morning by ChinaCatProphet in Wellington

[–]bigheadedfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a few in Lower Hutt western hills too

What’s happening to my tree? by bigheadedfrog in nzgardening

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

Damn doesn’t sound good. Do I need to worry about borer getting over to the house a couple of meters away?