Posts by Angela Hall44

I’m leaning more toward the 27" lately, but I’m honestly just overthinking this whole resolution scaling thing... especially since I've got the Mac Mini m2 in the mix

You’ve got a point there, I actually went back to double-check everything 😉

1440 x 900 on a 13.3" screen
DPI 127.68
Dot Pitch 0.199

When looking at a 32-inch display, we're getting pretty close...

On a 32-inch, you have 3840 x 2160
DPI 137.68
Dot Pitch 0.1845

Jesse Sanchez4 said:[
It seems alright, though I suspect those monitors use VA panels, which means you'll probably get absolutely wrecked by black crush... seriously...

Did I help you out? No? Well then... 😁

Just grab two monitors or go with a single 27" 1440p setup.

Well, you didn't exactly help me, but you did give me some food for thought, and that link you shared is actually top-notch!

Every now and then (using the same desk and sitting at the same distance), I use my

13.3" 2560 x 1600 laptop screen
DPI - 226.98
Dot Pitch - 0.1119

Nothing looks "tiny" or hard to read there, so if my understanding is correct—and that "smaller" size is compared to a 27" or 32" 4K display—why on earth would I even need scaling?

I’ve got a bit of a monitor dilemma on my hands, here’s the situation 😉
Right now, I’m working with a 21.5" (1920x1080) monitor on my desk. It isn’t exactly tiny, but let’s just say I’m feeling seriously cramped... there's just not enough room to breathe. Since I’m currently building a brand new PC, I want to grab a new monitor to go along with it. Given what the new rig can handle, I’m definitely looking to jump up to 4K

The thing that’s really giving me pause is the size—should I go with a 27-inch or a 32-inch? Honestly, coming from a 21.5", anything would feel like an upgrade (and yeah, even a 24" would work), but these two specific sizes have me torn. My desk isn't particularly deep either, probably sitting at about 24 inches from my eyes
My main priority is being able to tile at least two documents side-by-side... you know, having email and Excel open at the same time without everything overlapping... I haven't touched a video game in about 20 years, so we can completely leave gaming out of this equation

My budget isn't bottomless, but I don't need to pinch every single penny either

For those first ten days or so, I was stuck wearing a full leg brace all the way up to my knee. At my initial checkup, the doctor insisted that a brace was his only recommendation, though he did mention that an orthotic brace is a much better way to go—provided you can actually swing the cash for it. It’s basically like a specialized, inverted leg brace that uses Velcro straps and lets you adjust the ankle angle. I actually managed to snag a used one on Craigslist that very same day, and then ended up selling it later for about what I paid for it.

It looks kind of like this...

I had my surgery nearly three years ago now, and honestly, I feel like I hit the jackpot finding a younger surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in downtown Cleveland... After ten days, I finally got out of that heavy cast, and then for maybe two weeks or so, I wore that Velcro walking boot, though I always took it off to sleep and gradually reduced the incline every couple of days.
By the twenty-five-day mark following the procedure, I was already up and about—walking normally without crutches, even driving my car... The only thing was, I made sure not to put too much pressure on my toes; I stayed pretty flat-footed while walking.
The physical therapy session I had over in Newport was... well, they could hardly believe I showed up just four weeks after surgery! And frankly, the therapy there felt more suited for seniors than anyone active...
So, I decided to switch things up and see a private physical therapist near Mistura, who basically just handed me a set of exercises and let me handle the rest on my own.
I should emphasize this: from the moment that cast came off, I didn't miss a single day of exercising twice daily.
Exactly sixty days in, I was back on my bike, and by three and a half months, I was actually out skiing!
The only thing I avoided was running, which I skipped for at least six months. My neighbor—he’s about my age, in his 40s—suffered a rupture a year after I did. He went to some old-school doctor in Newport, and he was stuck in that cast for an eternity... which meant his rehab dragged on forever.

Let me clarify my stance here
I honestly believe that building a bike park from the ground up over a twenty-year span is an absolute nightmare... just incredibly difficult...

Think about what "building" actually entails: you’re looking at leasing, securing concessions, or outright purchasing massive amounts of land for the park, plus constructing chairlifts, paving parking lots, erecting facilities... and then there's everything else that comes with it. From a purely financial standpoint, it is 1000% not worth it.
Now, if you were talking about adding features to an existing ski resort where 95% of the infrastructure is already in place, then we could have a conversation—though even then, the profit margins are questionable. But most ski resorts (especially across the European Union) receive significant subsidies from local governments and similar entities, which is why they stay operational.

To be specific, if we were looking for viable bike park locations in the US, you'd really only look at places like Aspen or Mount Whitney because they already have the lift systems established. Plus, there is the theoretical possibility for Mount Whitney if they ever installed a new gondola, or maybe somewhere like the Učka region if they got a new gondola one day too...

I honestly believe that building a bike park here in the States from the ground up is basically a 100% guaranteed money pit...

Hey everyone! Sorry I’m running a little late to the party with this update, but here is exactly how my recovery timeline has played out so far...
Days 0-14: Stuck in a full cast with my foot completely immobilized.
Days 14-28: Switched to an orthopedic brace with my leg held at a 90-degree angle; I was taking it off daily for some light range-of-motion exercises.
Day 28: Finally ditched the brace and threw away the heel lifts! I've started walking gently and even got back behind the wheel of my car.
Days 28-38: Just waiting around for physical therapy to kick in.
Days 38-52: Finished my initial PT sessions. If you look really closely, you can definitely see a bit of a limp in my step...
The day after tomorrow marks day 54, and I’m officially starting one-on-one sessions with a private physical therapist for some personalized exercises!

All in all, things are looking pretty good! In just about a month, I’m planning on hitting the slopes and tearing it up on my skis!

Since the forum search tool failed me completely, I figured I’d just start a brand new thread. Honestly, it blows my mind that there isn't already a discussion about this, but here we are...

I managed to slice right through my Achilles tendon (the report says it's slightly less than two-thirds of the cross-section)
After being admitted to the ER, I didn't undergo a "classic surgery" per se, but rather—well—they just stitched me up over at the surgical ward. They've got me in a splint with my leg fully extended (kind of like how I hold it when I'm swimming)
The swelling hasn't been an issue, and remarkably, I haven't felt a single ounce of pain! They even told me the stitches look great...

The surgeon laid out the plan like this:
- Two weeks in this current splint
- Another two weeks in a splint with my foot held at a 90-degree angle
- Then two weeks in some kind of cast (or whatever they call it) with my heel elevated

Look, I realize nobody here is a medical professional, but if anyone has dealt with something similar—or if you actually happen to be a specialist—it would be so much easier to get some unofficial thoughts on this. Please, jump in!
The big question, of course, is how long the recovery process is going to take...

Just to clarify one more time: the tendon didn't snap or burst. It was sliced, as they put it (almost like with a scalpel), which is actually quite a relief, believe it or not...

To me felt pretty standard, honestly... just as mediocre or as great as any other bean race I've done 😉
I checked the stats above at the 2:41 mark

By the way, the organizer really outdid themselves this time—as usual, they were incredibly efficient and posted the results the very same day. That’s way faster than some of those much, much more serious races out there. Major props!

We've already hit 450 sign-ups so far! 😉

I’ve been keeping a close eye on all the forecasts lately, and honestly, everything is looking absolutely perfect so far!
Though, I can’t help but remember one year when a massive thunderstorm rolled right over the peak, and the whole of Mount Rainier just turned completely white...
A friend and I had piled into this old cargo van—totally gutted, no seats at all—and we started heading back down. We were slowly catching up to a group of hikers who were heading back to their campsites, and one of them goes, "Man, we really should have just headed down in the rain like you guys." Right at that exact second, a bolt of lightning cracked right above us! It echoed so loudly inside that hollowed-out van while we were rattling along a dirt road near Seattle! Let's just say she changed her tune pretty quickly after that...

And naturally, an hour later, we were already out swimming in the ocean near San Francisco.

Anyway, this is actually my ninth year in a row!

John Fowler3, glad I checked in with you 😉

Anyway, looks like the weather might actually play nice for us! It’s a bit touch-and-go right now, but everything seems to be lining up perfectly for Saturday...

There are plenty of GPS tracks for this route floating around online, so you should definitely try to put one together!

Honestly, there's really no need to step in. Let people go ahead and do whatever they think is best...

I think I might have missed just one so far 😉

@George Roberts21/">@@George Roberts21, I'm not entirely sure if you happen to be part of the organizing committee, but if you are, I would truly love to share a few thoughts with you. They aren't exactly complaints—that feels like such an intense word to use...

Edward Long2 said:Thanks so much, I'll definitely check that out!

edit: My tires are actually doing alright for now, but man, that shop is looooong way out of my way... honestly, I have absolutely no clue how to swap out tires myself...😢

Well, we all have to start somewhere, right? 😉

@Charles Chavez5/">@@Charles Chavez5 - I won't go through and quote your entire post here, but I’d say you’re "partially right"... though it would be pretty silly to spiral into a total tangent right now...

For anything coming from outside the European Union, you're looking at customs duties ranging from 5% to 15%. Honestly, whether it hits the low end or the high end doesn't even really matter in the grand scheme of things...
So, here's the breakdown:
Price plus shipping, then slap the customs duty on top, and finally add that 23% sales tax.

And look, finding a frame in China isn't some massive discovery. The only real difference between those and the big-name "branded" frames is the warranty coverage.😉