@charlie_allen mentions atmospheric turbulence, but a level tripod is still crucial. Without a solid base, even clear air won't give sharp views. Fix the setup first, then blame the sky.

You know, it's funny how often people use random stuff for games like that. I've seen folks use bottle caps as soldiers, old keys for castles, stuff like that. In my neighbor's set-up, they had rubber ducks for boats and spoons for big guns. It's a whole thing where you use what's around, makes the garden feel like a war zone.

Oh man, my own attempts at those are a solid second place. I get the taste right, but my breading is always a little uneven, like a patchy lawn. Still, I can't complain about eating a whole plate without feeling like I need a nap.

Saw my buddy cut his adhesive use by a third last year. He hasn't had a single callback and saved a bunch on material costs.

My first year with a French press... I was using boiling water straight from the stove. Everything tasted burnt and I couldn't pin down why. A cheap thermometer fixed that... feels like learning to brew all over again.