Wait, your chair actually folded in half? That's wild, I've never seen one totally give out like that. Morgan329 has a point about them not being built for that kind of impact, but still, a full taco fold is next level. I'd be so mad if a squirrel broke my chair. Maybe we need to start looking for chairs with way stronger poles, because those squirrels aren't stopping their parkour anytime soon.

My grandma taught me to parboil with a teaspoon of baking soda in the water. It breaks down the surface more so they get insanely crispy. I tried it last week and the potatoes were like little crunchy clouds. That extra step feels like a hassle but it honestly makes such a huge difference. You're totally right about skipping the steps that actually work.

What made you change your mind? I used to tell everyone about my favorite spots, thinking it was just friendly. Then I shared this perfect little beach cove, and the next time I went, there was trash everywhere and someone had a bluetooth speaker going full blast. It just killed the whole point of finding a quiet place. Now I keep those finds to myself, or maybe one close friend who I know will treat it right.