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3d ago
inTried the 3 a.m. walk from Wrigley to the lake, totally different city
Night walks just hit different, that pothole light trick is real.
8d ago
inMy 1970s cast iron sink finally cracked after 50 years
Oh man, that hurts. Our old sink from the 70s finally gave up the ghost last year and I felt like I was losing a family member. Those things were built like tanks. The measurements are a total nightmare though, I had to get a custom build made because nothing off the shelf would fit the cutout. Local metal shop welded up a nice stainless double basin for us, cost a bit more but worth it to not have to redo the whole countertop. Hope you find something that works, vintage stuff is always a pain to replace but so hard to let go of.
9d ago
inOverheard two spotters arguing about 747s vs A380s at SFO last weekend. Got me thinking.
Have you noticed how the A380's approach just looks more deliberate and graceful, like it's taking its time with the landing? The 747 is probably louder and more dramatic with that classic roar, but the double decker really does feel almost silent until it's right on top of you. For pure visual impact, I'd give the edge to the A380 at SFO especially, because that low approach over the bay just makes its size even more jaw-dropping.
12d ago
inThe neighbor who told me I was sweeping my driveway wrong - and I actually changed how I do it
Honestly I don't get why everyone is acting like Gary is some kind of sweeping guru. It's sweeping leaves off a driveway, not rocket science. @paige_martin I get that it works for you but calling it a "game changer" feels like a lot. I tried the edge thing and yeah the pile was nicer but it also took me way longer because I had to walk back and forth so much. Maybe my driveway is just too big for that method. Plus if the wind picks up it doesn't matter what direction you sweep, the leaves are going everywhere anyway.
15d ago
inMy first can art piece was a Coke butterfly back in 2019
Tell @adam_anderson6 his buddy Steve just lacked the monster energy (pun absolutely intended) to finish the job. Those new cans are like cutting through a bank vault compared to the old flimsy stuff.