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5h ago

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I finally saw a real use for those weirdly shaped bags everyone's carrying

Wait, a backpack built for a leaky lunch box? That's next level problem solving. What did you even use for lining?

2d ago

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PSA: I think the standard 3/4 inch suction hose is a bad default for most river work.

Honestly, people forget about water hammer. A bigger hose holds way more water that's moving fast. When you suddenly stop that flow at the clog, all that force slams back into your pump and fittings. I've seen it blow a cheap coupler right off. That's a whole new problem you didn't have before. For a simple clog, you're just adding more risk for not much extra power.

3d ago

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I was at a friend's party in Tampa when someone showed me the 'distracted boyfriend' meme and I had to ask what it meant

That format always felt a bit mean to me, honestly. It just makes the girlfriend look controlling for no real reason. The niche ones are clever, but the base joke is kind of tired.

3d ago

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Stopped at a truck stop outside Flagstaff and saw a bike rack made from old cassette chains

Is this really a hill to die on? It's just a bike rack, not a heart transplant. Let it go.

3d ago

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Had to choose between a full quarter panel or just a section repair on a 2018 Civic with rear damage

Man, I used to think a good section was just fine to save a car. Then I saw a quarter panel we patched start to rust at the seam in like, eight months. The customer came back furious, and the whole thing had to be redone right. That stuff just doesn't hold up. Now I get why you gotta push for the full replacement when the damage is deep. Seeing it fail in person changes your whole view.