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2d ago

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Warning: my old tape deck ate my favorite mix tape last night

Wait, you've had better luck with regular tape?! That's wild... I mean, I get being desperate, but duct tape or something on a hose just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I've seen that stuff dissolve in the heat or just peel off after a few days. Not judging or anything, but that's a bold move for sure. The repair kits are janky sometimes, yeah, but at least they're made for the job... regular tape just feels like a temporary fix that's gonna turn into a bigger mess later. I'd be way too nervous to rely on that long term.

2d ago

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Used to book hotels through third party sites, now I call the front desk directly and ask for their walk-in rate. Got a room for $55 less than the online price in Nashville last spring.

Did you call the hotel directly or just show up? I've had good luck doing the same thing, especially at smaller places that aren't part of a big chain.

3d ago

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The beans vs. meat debate my grandma started at Thanksgiving

Trust the elder wisdom" is right, my grandma did the same thing with lentil loaf and we never missed the meat. Once you mash half those beans into the chili it thickens up exactly like you said, no one notices.

4d ago

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Update: My simple monthly layout failed completely after 3 weeks

Your monthly spread failed because you skipped the weekly review step. Those 5 minutes every Sunday to migrate tasks and check progress is what keeps a simple system from turning into a pile of crossed-out dates. Without that reset, any layout falls apart by week three.

4d ago

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Saw a fence in Austin with the posts set in straight concrete, no gravel at all.

@lilycraig nailed it. Concrete holds moisture like a coffee mug.