Questions in the Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation category.
Displaying 61 through 80 of 12805 (random). Subscribe:
November 2, 2023
Practice amp and effects pedals for casual shoegaze guitar player
I am a very novice electric guitar player. I have had a low-end Fender electric guitar for a while but need a new practice amp. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed on what options make sense for my space and the kinds of music I want to play. [more inside]
October 30, 2023
What are some good, hard daily crossword puzzles?
I'm on the hunt for more crossword puzzles that are about as hard as a Saturday NYT or a Monday New Yorker. I already do the LAT and sometimes WSJ. Where are the other good — tough!!!!!! — x-words I can dig my nerdy teeth into?
(I already know about the Times archive, and I'm not interested in cryptics.)
October 28, 2023
how best to puzzle
My family likes jigsaw puzzles, but with quite specific parameters. What's the best/cheapest way for us to get our fix? [more inside]
do you know any good Trivial Pursuit card packs?
I am a highly educated middle-aged person but I can't answer hardly any of the classic deck or even the 80s deck. [more inside]
Why do my sewing machine needles keep bending?
I can't quilt more than a couple of inches without bending my sewing machine needle and having to replace it. I bought special quilting needles and the first one lasted an inch. What happened???? [more inside]
How to get better at regular dancing?
I want to get better at "regular" dancing: Like not learn salsa or ballroom or something - I want to be better at the regular kind of dancing people might typically do at a club or party or wedding. How do I do this? [more inside]
October 27, 2023
Atomic Breath vs Birthday Candles: A Godzilla Themed Birthday Party
My soon to be 10 year old wants to celebrate his first decade on this planet by inviting his 3 best friends over for a Godzilla movie, snacks, and games. What are some things that I can do, make or buy to make a kaiju-themed 10th birthday REALLY AWESOME? [more inside]
October 24, 2023
where can I find/buy the full 2018 Boston Marathon race video?
I'd like to watch the full 2018 Boston Marathon race video (in English).
It's in Portuguese on YouTube. I wanna watch the English version.
Happy to pay for it.
Thanks!
October 23, 2023
Small town fundraising
I'm originally from a small town in Appalachia but follow the local paper and social media frequently. When folks (organizations typically like schools, but sometimes individuals) ask for donations, they invariable only ask for check or even tell them the account number to deposit at the local bank. I rarely see online payment or the usual (Zelle, venmo,paypal). Is this a small town thing, an organization thing, or just my small town thing?
October 21, 2023
What do I need besides a bicycle pump?
I have a nice bike that has been sitting in a closet for a year. What do I need to do to get it ready to ride other than pump up the tires? I'm not very bikey and don't know what's involved in maintenance, but the weather's gotten reasonable and I'm hoping to take it out a little.
October 20, 2023
ebikes - conversion kit vs dedicated model
I'm considering getting an ebike (mid-drive with torque sensing) and am debating two possible paths: either converting my existing commuter bike, which I have known and loved dearly, using a kit (TSDZ2), or selling my bike and purchasing a new, dedicated ebike from a reputable brand. [more inside]
How to get more comfortable with failure - but not in the way you think!
I find it impossible to do any activity with the potential of failure as a leisure activity. To me, leisure activities are things like reading and taking long walks - activities where it is impossible to do them wrong. I like doing activities where there is potential for failure, such as cooking and baking, but they feel like work. Help me change this? [more inside]
October 18, 2023
The gift of time
I’ve just started a new job that is both work from home, and has early hours, usually ending sometime between 2:30 and 3:30. My commute one way used to be an hour, sometimes more, so I’ve just been given the gift of two extra hours of life every day! [more inside]
October 17, 2023
Guidelines for LARP on cultural appropriation
The LARP where I volunteer is working on a document to explain its stance and guidelines on cultural appropriation. Are there standards in the LARP community or community theater I could reference? [more inside]
October 11, 2023
Decorating my cool base: the game
Game recommendations wanted! I have lately been yearning for a game that focuses on having a house or base that I expand and decorate in great detail. Preferably this is the focus of the gameplay but it’s okay if it’s just a big aspect. I want to play this on my Nintendo Switch, please. Yes! I have already played Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Dragonquest Builders 2, Ooblets, and many more. [more inside]
What should I make in my pottery class?
Any ideas for an easy hand building project a beginner can do in their pottery class? [more inside]
October 10, 2023
Looking for the coolest bookmark for new chapter book readers.
I have a seven year old niece and a five year old daughter who are so.very.into.chapter.books. I want to get them personalized bookmarks that make them even more enthusiastic about reading. What is the best one you have ever found? [more inside]
October 9, 2023
Question from a Constant Reader
In the mid-1990s, I bought a lot of the Signet printings of older Stephen King books, like The Bachman Books, Needful Things, Tommyknockers, The Stand, etc. Most if not all of them had introductions or forewords or afterwords by King, directed to us, his Constant Reader. I loved these and miss them now when I get first "printings" on my kindle from the library of all his new books. Does he still write them? Where can I find them without tracking down old reprints?
October 7, 2023
What's your litmus test for quitting a new "hobby"?
I'm not enjoying my new pottery classes. Should I keep going or quit while I'm ahead? When do you typically decide to give up on a hobby/new skill that just isn't working out? [more inside]
October 6, 2023
Alternatives to knitting, to keep my mind focused?
I'm tired of knitting. What else could I do to help me stay focused during meetings (when it's socially acceptable to be knitting)? Must be portable, not too fiddly, satisfying. [more inside]