Cameron Wright (u/the_cameron)

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Just realized my kid's soccer practice is helping him sweep chimneys.

My twelve year old has been tagging along with me on easy jobs for a year now. I finally let him carry some gear and help with the tarp setup. He was moving way smoother than I expected, and he told me it's like setting up for drills with his team. The way he thinks about where to put tools and how to move around a messy hearth is all from that team practice mindset. It's cool to see a hobby I just drive him to actually teach him something useful. Makes the whole grind feel a bit more like we're on the same team, you know?

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1h ago

TIL that skipping a proper lunch during long installs leads to shaky hands and bad crimps. A dropped tool onto a fresh board convinced me to eat.

Shaky hands can come from lots of things, not just missing lunch. I find regular breaks for water and a snack work better than one big meal.

1d ago

Am I the only one who sews in little loops for fidgeting?

Ever try thin insulated wire instead of fabric? I've done that inside jacket seams and the texture really helps.

2d ago

Pro tip: Keeping bone trimmings for broth orders turned things around

Seriously, I always figured that kind of thing was more trouble than it's worth. But seeing it cut waste and add to the till is pretty convincing. Might actually try it now.