Three years ago we had six guys at my place every other Friday for Twilight Imperium and now we're lucky to get four for an hour of Codenames. My buddy Dave literally answered a work call during a game of Splendor last month and nobody even blinked. But honestly, is that a problem? We're all tired dads now, the fact that anyone still shows up at all feels like a win. You are not running a focus group, you are hanging out with friends. If the worst thing happening is someone checking an email while you play Heat, that is still a good night.

I was all about the DIY stand life too until my seatpost clamp slipped mid crank pull and I almost ate it in the garage. Switched to a cheap Feedback stand with a frame clamp and it's a night and day thing, the tripod holds when you're really leaning on a stuck bb. Still got the wood one hanging on the wall for memories though.

Clippers all day. Scissors are just for touch ups.