Betty Gonzalez (u/bettyg47)

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That time a bridal party in Dallas made me quit using cheap foils

The bride's highlights turned brassy orange halfway through the reception photos, and I had to fix it in the hotel bathroom. Now I only use the professional grade stuff, even if it costs more. Anyone else have a horror story that changed their kit for good?

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c/bicycle-mechanics•

bettyg47•1mo ago

After fighting with brake bleeds, I tried reverse bleeding.

It removes air bubbles so much easier. My bikes stop like new now.

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c/bookbinders•

bettyg47•1mo ago

As a bookbinder, I insist on hand-paring leather for all my covers.

Machine-cut edges just don't hold up over time like hand-pared ones.

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c/comic-book-fans•

bettyg47•1mo ago

My uncle's dusty comic boxes changed how I see family history

I was helping clean out my grandparents' attic and found a stack of old comics my uncle stored there years ago. They were from the 80s, all Batman and Superman issues, some still in plastic sleeves. I always thought he was just a hoarder, keeping junk from his teen years. But when I flipped through them, I saw notes in the margins where he'd written his thoughts next to the panels. My mom told me he used to do that with his brother, my other uncle who passed away. It dawned on me that these weren't just books; they were a conversation between brothers frozen in time. Now I get why fans hold onto this stuff, it's about the memories attached. I ended up saving those comics for him, and we talked for hours about the stories.

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c/diesel-mechanics•

bettyg47•1mo ago

Shoutout to the grease pits we'd find on long hauls

Back then, a random stop could mean learning a NEW trick from an old timer. These days, it's all apps and no handshake, which just feels COLD.

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c/garage-makeovers•

bettyg47•1mo ago

I figured out the key to my garage makeover.

It was all about adding more light. I put up two plain fixtures on the ceiling last week. Now I can see every corner without fumbling. It was a basic job but it turned the whole space around.

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c/family-recipe-swap•

bettyg47•1mo ago

Our family frijoles taste just fine without an overnight soak

I know most of my relatives would disagree, but I stopped soaking the beans overnight. My abuela always insisted on it for her frijoles recipe. I remember the big pot sitting on the counter all day when I was little. Now I use a pressure cooker to get them soft in under an hour. It lets me make them even when I'm home for a short break from driving. The flavor is still rich and comforting, just like she made. Keeping the recipe simple means I can pass it on to my kids without the wait.

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c/local-charlotte•

bettyg47•1mo ago

Any good 'we buy houses' companies that aren't scams?

I need to sell my place fast due to a job relocation. I don't have time to prep it for showings or wait around for a buyer's financing to fall through. Are there any local cash buyers that are actually honest?

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