Damn good idea. I forgot all about those. Bunnings here (Auckland) seem to charge about $50 for them. But it will likely be worth it.
regards, Preet, in Auckland NZ On 19 August 2015 at 11:12, Tony Wright <tonyw...@gmail.com> wrote: > A good anti-fatigue mat helps too. I went and bought a pack of gym mats > (those jigsaw ones) from Bunnings for around $18. There are 4 in a pack and > these ones have carpet on top. I use all four and get a decent amount of > cushioning. Without them, I get a sore back after a while, and the > traditional anti-fatigue mats aren't padded enough for me. > > On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 8:45 AM, DotNet Dude <adotnetd...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Tried the Varidesk for the last few months and it aint bad >> >> >> On Wednesday, 19 August 2015, Preet Sangha <preetsan...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Thank you, I am. I have plenty of meetings too where I have to sit too. >>> >>> I started by doing a couple of hours a day with long sit down sessions >>> at the start and have built that up. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> regards, >>> Preet, in Auckland NZ >>> >>> >>> On 19 August 2015 at 09:56, Bec C <bec.usern...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> You gotta alternate Preet, stand and sit. Standing all day is really >>>> hard >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 2:22 PM, Preet Sangha <preetsan...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I've just started a new job, and am trying to do the standing up desk >>>>> thing. It's quite hard work (esp since I'm walking a few K in each >>>>> direction from home too). At this moment any chair is a good one ;-) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> regards, >>>>> Preet, in Auckland NZ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 18 August 2015 at 15:40, Andrew Coates (DX AUSTRALIA) < >>>>> andrew.coa...@microsoft.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Love my Aeron – it’s the only chair I can sit in comfortably for >>>>>> multiple hours. I got mine (and one for my wife) on eBay for about the >>>>>> price of the Leap. Mine’s a C with adjustable lumbar support and arms. >>>>>> Sam’s is a B with adjustable lumbar but fixed arms. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I had to wait a bit for them to come up, but it only took a week or >>>>>> so. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew Coates, ME, MCPD, MCSD MCTS, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft, >>>>>> 1 Epping Road, NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 >>>>>> Ph: +61 (2) 9870 2719 • Mob +61 (416) 134 993 • Fax: +61 (2) 9870 >>>>>> 2400 • http://blogs.msdn.com/acoat >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: >>>>>> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Anthony Borton >>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, 18 August 2015 8:07 AM >>>>>> *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com> >>>>>> *Subject:* RE: [OT] Chairs for home office >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> It terms of all the swanky extras for the Aeron, the one thing I wish >>>>>> I had added was the adjustable lumber support. I’ve been super happy with >>>>>> everything else about the chair just wish I had included this one thing. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Anthony Borton >>>>>> >>>>>> Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant >>>>>> >>>>>> Visual Studio ALM MVP >>>>>> >>>>>> Enhance ALM Pty Ltd >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [ >>>>>> mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Dave Walker >>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, 18 August 2015 6:31 AM >>>>>> *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com> >>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Chairs for home office >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Update on this if anyone cares. I went and tried out a Steelcase Leap >>>>>> yesterday (showroom in Auckland is only open M-F). Felt plasticy to me >>>>>> and >>>>>> cheap and even though it does have a lot of good options. If I do pull >>>>>> the >>>>>> trigger it's going to be for the Aeron. I have a feeling it's also >>>>>> because >>>>>> I'm on the larger side and so will prob go with the 'C' option as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Price wise was $745 for the Leap and $1500+ for the Aeron. Looking at >>>>>> the options it can get up to $3000 for the Aeron if you bling it out with >>>>>> all the swanky extras. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 31 July 2015 at 20:31, Grant Maw <grant....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I use an Aeron char. No complaints, can sit in it all day. I'm a tad >>>>>> on the larger side so I bought a size C. For most I'd recommend a size B. >>>>>> They're great though, good investment. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 30 July 2015 at 12:53, Stephen Price <step...@perthprojects.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> My favourite is laying down. Asleep is when I'm at my most creative, >>>>>> but my coding style slips a bit when I'm asleep so it's a trade off. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, 29 Jul 2015 at 18:26 Bec C <bec.usern...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Feelings aside I highly recommend both sitting and standing >>>>>> (alternate). It really helped me. Add in a few basic stretches every hour >>>>>> and it will help you down the road >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Dave Walker <rangitat...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Jorke feels very strongly about this. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 29 July 2015 at 22:15, Bec C <bec.usern...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 5:07 PM, Jorke Odolphi <jo...@jorke.net> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ve been using a herman miller setu at home for the past month – >>>>>> cannot recommend it enough. No arm rests, set height and slides (on a >>>>>> wooden floor) - amazing chair – I’ve done a couple of 16 hour days, I >>>>>> would >>>>>> usually be physically tired and sore etc – totally gone. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> don’t listen to idiots that may tell you to use a stand up desk, when >>>>>> you have to do real work invest in a really good chair for your health – >>>>>> it >>>>>> has a 12 year warranty. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Idiots? That's harsh >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> http://livingedge.com.au/shop/226-setu-chair.html >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From: *<ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com> on behalf of Dave Walker >>>>>> *Reply-To: *ozDotNet >>>>>> *Date: *Wednesday, 29 July 2015 4:41 pm >>>>>> *To: *ozDotNet >>>>>> *Subject: *[OT] Chairs for home office >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> back working in a home office and my chair is giving me conniptions. >>>>>> I've been looking into investing into one that's going to last me a long >>>>>> time. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> In previous companies I've used Aerons and they are awesome though >>>>>> really expensive. I've heard recently good things about the Steelcase >>>>>> Leap <http://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/leap/> as well >>>>>> so was wondering if anyone else had any other suggestions? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> >>>>>> Dave >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >
