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Posted: 4/25/2021 11:11:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same. Anything gross/smelly- goes outside. If you have expired meat or something else that will sit in your garbage can and stink after a couple days, I tend to throw it in the freezer until garbage day. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 11:19:21 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Stupid thing my wife hates, but I hate messes more. I throw the laundry detergent cup in with the wash every time. It doesn't get all messed up with drips, etc. Keeps the cabinet above the washer from having tacky detergent on it. I eliminated the cup >20 years ago and just pour about that much out of the bottle into the laundry. It won't hurt to be off by a bit. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 11:40:01 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Use spray paint if you actually want them to stay! I’m an avid mountain biker. I rode bmx before that. I was changing grips often. Now they make grip clamps that are way better and less of a mess Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If you're assembling a bike for your kid or for yourself and trying to get the rubber grips on the handlebars, spray the bar with hairspray. The grips will slide right on and the hairspray will lock the grips in place after drying. Use spray paint if you actually want them to stay! I’m an avid mountain biker. I rode bmx before that. I was changing grips often. Now they make grip clamps that are way better and less of a mess To remove the grips get a long phillips screwdriver and work it in from the hole in the end of the grip. Then spray contact cleaner in beside the screwdriver and walk/work the screwdriver around the circumference of the bar. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 11:58:02 AM EDT
[#4]
I have a ziplock bag with matches, tp, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes in the trunk of my car. There's a neomydium magnet in the bag, I stick it up inside the trunk at the very front and it sticks to the metal up in there. I can't even see it. But it stays out of the way up there and doesn't get all chewed up.
I also keep one of those 99c disposable rain ponchos in the car for everyone in the family in case we're out doin stuff and it rains |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 12:06:19 PM EDT
[#5]
If you do not have a Dremel tool, you should get one. It's useful for a lot of around the house projects, and despite all the anti-bubba sentiment is actually the correct and proper tool for quite a few gun projects.
Buy and sell on the EE! In normal times buy ammo "used" off of people on your local classifieds or even off the EE. Don't just immediately go to SGammo or whatever. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 12:08:42 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: .... Wow. That's actually kinda brilliant. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: When calling customer support lines, especially tech support, press the option for Spanish. Most of the English-speaking tech support is offshore and offer very little outside of scripts. English is a secondary or tertiary language for them. Spanish-speaking tech support, however is largely US located and all also speak English. They are happy to provide support in English and many times have authority to assist far more than their offshore counterparts and dont stick to just the support scripts. .... Wow. That's actually kinda brilliant. Better yet, for the stupid government ones, if they have something for deaf or blind, use that one option or just don’t press button because you may have a rotary phone....much quicker response time |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 12:12:00 PM EDT
[#7]
Setting auto start on the coffee pot.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 12:38:39 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Genius! I usually let my shower/tub get dirtier than it should because I fucking hate getting down and scrubbing it with a small pad. Gotta go get a dedicated shower mop now... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My hack is to clean my tub and shower stall with a sponge mop. Beats the hell out of bending over to get in the corners, gives better leverage for scrubbing. Makes it a snap to scrub large areas. Quoted: -Use a Mop + Comet to clean your shower. No bending over to scrub, fast, comes out spotless. Genius! I usually let my shower/tub get dirtier than it should because I fucking hate getting down and scrubbing it with a small pad. Gotta go get a dedicated shower mop now... The single best cleaner for a fiberglass shower is one cup of cleaning vinegar mixed with one cup of Dawn. Spray on, Lightly scrub, then leave. Rinse the next day. It “eats” soap scum and everything off with ease. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 12:39:11 PM EDT
[#9]
If browning bread, like a grilled cheese, use coconut oil in the skillet, it browns the bread easier and doesn't make it soggy.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 12:40:50 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you have expired meat or something else that will sit in your garbage can and stink after a couple days, I tend to throw it in the freezer until garbage day. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Same. Anything gross/smelly- goes outside. If you have expired meat or something else that will sit in your garbage can and stink after a couple days, I tend to throw it in the freezer until garbage day. Works well for shrimp or crawfish skins. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 1:25:20 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fucking genius! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: When calling customer support lines, especially tech support, press the option for Spanish. Most of the English-speaking tech support is offshore and offer very little outside of scripts. English is a secondary or tertiary language for them. Spanish-speaking tech support, however is largely US located and all also speak English. They are happy to provide support in English and many times have authority to assist far more than their offshore counterparts and dont stick to just the support scripts. Fucking genius! |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 1:36:51 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How big of a fucking hurry are you guys in? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: While at a red light, pay attention to seeing the oncoming traffic’s light so you can be ready to go...also, know if oncoming has a left arrow, you can go before they turn...good drivers know what I am talking about. Also pay attention to countdown timers for the crosswalks for the same reason. How big of a fucking hurry are you guys in? Probably, you are a time waster with no sense of urgency. Your light inconsideration will cost people a light because you don’t care, thus delaying somebody’s commute by two minutes...possibly causing them to be late to work. On the other hand, to your benefit, you may save somebody’s life or prevent a ticket...sometimes, minutes could have put you in a bad spot. But you are still an inconsiderate and clueless time waster in my book. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 1:49:26 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LOL. You can't cross on a red light, fool. Also if they have a green arrow, they have the right of way. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: While at a red light, pay attention to seeing the oncoming traffic’s light so you can be ready to go...also, know if oncoming has a left arrow, you can go before they turn...good drivers know what I am talking about. LOL. You can't cross on a red light, fool. Also if they have a green arrow, they have the right of way. As I stated, good drivers know what I am talking about. If you are sitting at a light, waiting to go right. The light changes and you are aware of cross traffic slowing down for red light light. You have a few seconds to go right, before oncoming gets the green arrow, but you are too slow to figure that out. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 1:56:15 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably, you are a time waster with no sense of urgency. Your light inconsideration will cost people a light because you don't care, thus delaying somebody's commute by two minutes...possibly causing them to be late to work. On the other hand, to your benefit, you may save somebody's life or prevent a ticket...sometimes, minutes could have put you in a bad spot. But you are still an inconsiderate and clueless time waster in my book. 
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Posted: 4/25/2021 1:56:16 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not sure if this is a "life hack" but when I was 25 I bought a DeWalt 20V cordless Drill / Impact Kit on sale for $200. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Get the adapters so you can use your sockets with the impact, in addition to Phillips, star, and square drivers. This. Too many people use drills to fasten stuff. Drills are for drilling, impacts are for driving, torque wrenches finish things off. I might use a ratchet once a year. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 1:58:56 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I eliminated the cup >20 years ago and just pour about that much out of the bottle into the laundry. It won't hurt to be off by a bit. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:07:56 PM EDT
[#17]
Fumoto oil pan valves are fucking magic. I can not believe I waited so long to put one on my car. Hooking up a hose and draining oil directly into an empty jug without spilling a drop was the most satisfying thing I’ve ever experienced in auto maintenance
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:09:12 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Too many people use drills to fasten stuff. Drills are for drilling, impacts are for driving, torque wrenches finish things off. I might use a ratchet once a year. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm not sure if this is a "life hack" but when I was 25 I bought a DeWalt 20V cordless Drill / Impact Kit on sale for $200. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Get the adapters so you can use your sockets with the impact, in addition to Phillips, star, and square drivers. This. Too many people use drills to fasten stuff. Drills are for drilling, impacts are for driving, torque wrenches finish things off. I might use a ratchet once a year. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:10:56 PM EDT
[#19]
When you order a burger from a fast food place, always ask for no pickles...then you will know they made you a fresh burger...
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:20:06 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Save leftover or lightly used nuts, bolts, and screws in a clear plastic hobby drawer system. After a couple years of doing this you’ll never have to go to the hardware store for fasteners. I habe an old coffee can I toss the stuff into. I have no idea how many times it has saved me a trip to the store but it's ALOT. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:21:58 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Pants unzipped, weenis protruding makes everything easier.  You're God damn right. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:30:46 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: . I put the cat in charge of things I don'tfeel like doing. They still don't get done, but now I have someone else to blame. . If the gf has a cat you don't like, it can double as a single use dryer sheet or dishwasher detergent pod. Static free clothes and one less Mister Whiskers. Win/win. Also, the internet contains pornography. No more late fees on xxx video returns and better selection. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:40:09 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: On a night with heavy frost expected-pull your floor mat and put it on your windshield. Frost free driver side windshield the next morning in case you gotta bust out quick. No scraping I just go downstairs about 20 minutes before it is time to leave, start my van, and go back upstairs. By the time it is time to go, the windshield is clear. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:47:44 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Turn your front pockets inside out, then make trumpeting noises - run around the house yelling: "look at me, I'm Bigtard elephant!". Hours of entertainment to be had. Turn front pockets inside out, approach female (or male if you prefer), and ask her if she's ever kissed an elephant between the ears? You'll be the life of the party, and might even get your elephant trunk kissed! |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:03:31 PM EDT
[#25]
Stay single.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:06:08 PM EDT
[#26]
Don't use bars of soap. Use body wash and you won't have any soap scum.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:06:26 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Stupid thing my wife hates, but I hate messes more. I throw the laundry detergent cup in with the wash every time. It doesn't get all messed up with drips, etc. Keeps the cabinet above the washer from having tacky detergent on it. I wash almost all of my handguns in the dishwasher. Gets em spotless. Never had a rust issue. I've done this when my Sig 229 fell into the sand, and it does work great. Nothing else I tried got the grittiness out. We have a whiteboard on the side of the refrig. Anyone who wants something from the store on the next shopping trip writes it on there. You take a pic with your phone, and off to the store you go, not forgetting a thing. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:09:03 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Always powder the collar of your dress shirt with zeabsord or the powder of your choice. I run a squirt of Dawn dishwashing down my garbage disposal every morning and let it run for about 5 minutes, I have never had a disposal odor or clog since starting this several years ago. We throw lemon and lime halves or wedges in ours after using them. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:14:40 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When calling customer support lines, especially tech support, press the option for Spanish. Most of the English-speaking tech support is offshore and offer very little outside of scripts. English is a secondary or tertiary language for them. Spanish-speaking tech support, however is largely US located and all also speak English. They are happy to provide support in English and many times have authority to assist far more than their offshore counterparts and dont stick to just the support scripts. Will have to try and remember this one. If true, it is brilliant. What is the worst that could happen, you don't understand them? I can hear through a Spanish accent much better than the others I've had to deal with, especially of late. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:16:42 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Too many people use drills to fasten stuff. Drills are for drilling, impacts are for driving, torque wrenches finish things off. I might use a ratchet once a year. So many drills set to drill.... Dude want to know why every fucking phillips is stripped? Here set this to 3/4 plenty to drive it in then set it to 7/8 finish it. Boom no 400 revolutions of the bit over the head of the screw after it's slipped |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:17:58 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Remember that life is short and that time you enjoy wasting isn't wasted time. Sig line material, and words to live by. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:19:22 PM EDT
[#32]
No hacks. Nothing is easy.
It's like everything you buy comes broken from the factory. You have to fix it before you even use it. Even the simplest things. My life seems to be nothing but endless frustration. It's amazing I haven't just given up. Other than making sure I have enough tools around in several places so I don't have to keep looking or running for stuff....I got nothing. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:20:14 PM EDT
[#33]
Instead of a snow shovel use a broom and sweep walkway clear. For 3-4" inches or less it is way faster and way, way less work.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 3:31:16 PM EDT
[#34]
Start buying all of your auto parts and maintenance items on Amazon or elsewhere online. My $40 wiper blades are $18. $400 fuel pump for only $50.
Spend $50 and replace all your cooking spices with premium one's. $6 onion powder is so much better than the dollar ones. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 4:05:26 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: On fuel pumps with annoying music etc.... the second to top button on the right will mute. I Label them "mute" with sharpie. Nobody wants that blither |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 4:14:47 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Start buying all of your auto parts and maintenance items on Amazon or elsewhere online. My $40 wiper blades are $18. $400 fuel pump for only $50. Spend $50 and replace all your cooking spices with premium one's. $6 onion powder is so much better than the dollar ones. Hit up a local commercial restaurant supply. tthey premium onion powder will be $6 but come in lbs instead of ounces |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 4:58:44 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I just go downstairs about 20 minutes before it is time to leave, start my van, and go back upstairs. By the time it is time to go, the windshield is clear. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: On a night with heavy frost expected-pull your floor mat and put it on your windshield. Frost free driver side windshield the next morning in case you gotta bust out quick. No scraping I just go downstairs about 20 minutes before it is time to leave, start my van, and go back upstairs. By the time it is time to go, the windshield is clear. If you find out where kitulu lives you can get a free van on a cold morning |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 5:19:32 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Instead of throwing the cup in, just wipe it off on a piece of clothing/whatever with a stain on it. Cup still gets cleaned, and your stain gets spot treated. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Stupid thing my wife hates, but I hate messes more. I throw the laundry detergent cup in with the wash every time. It doesn't get all messed up with drips, etc. Keeps the cabinet above the washer from having tacky detergent on it. I wash almost all of my handguns in the dishwasher. Gets em spotless. Never had a rust issue. The detergent cup thing is genius. I'm gonna start doing that. Do you use the drying cycle on the pistols? What do you do afterward, dunk them in oil or what? What if they're cerakoted? Instead of throwing the cup in, just wipe it off on a piece of clothing/whatever with a stain on it. Cup still gets cleaned, and your stain gets spot treated. I usually just rinse it off in the water coming into the washer before closing the lid. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 5:26:38 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When you order a burger from a fast food place, always ask for no pickles...then you will know they made you a fresh burger... I've also heard that if you're at a fast food restaurant and request no salt on your fries, they're forced to make you a fresh batch. My friend told me this works for McDonalds and she would always get fresh fries. But if you eat in your car, just remember to keep salt packets in the glove box. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 5:27:17 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Pop into a hotel lobby for a quick free breakfast. That won't work everywhere, particularly in Europe. Last few hotels I stayed at had a list of names+room numbers that they checked when you walked into the dining area. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 5:32:55 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've also heard that if you're at a fast food restaurant and request no salt on your fries, they're forced to make you a fresh batch. My friend told me this works for McDonalds and she would always get fresh fries. But if you eat in your car, just remember to keep salt packets in the glove box. I have a friend who almost caused WWIII when he pulled up to a ghetto McD’s and requested salt-free fries. With much eye rolling and sighing and lip smacking, his piping hot fries were delivered several minutes later. Then he fucked up. He asked them for salt. “NOW HE WANT SALT!!!! echoed from one end of the restaurant to the other. He wisely GTFO before they could come through the window and claw out his eyes. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 6:11:24 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Game changer, thanks. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Use paper towels as targets, then either put sticky dots, or a marker to draw dots. Cheap, easy and they double as... paper towels. Game changer, thanks. I use the cheap paper plates, and tape the holes for multiple use. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 6:32:21 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That won't work everywhere, particularly in Europe. Last few hotels I stayed at had a list of names+room numbers that they checked when you walked into the dining area. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pop into a hotel lobby for a quick That won't work everywhere, particularly in Europe. Last few hotels I stayed at had a list of names+room numbers that they checked when you walked into the dining area. I hope I never get that desperate |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 6:42:59 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a friend who almost caused WWIII when he pulled up to a ghetto McD’s and requested salt-free fries. With much eye rolling and sighing and lip smacking, his piping hot fries were delivered several minutes later. They he fucked up. He asked them for salt. “NOW HE WANT SALT!!!! echoed from one end of the restaurant to the other. He wisely GTFO before they could come through the window and claw out his eyes. Lol. They were probably salty enough from the saliva on them! |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 7:15:40 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Start buying all of your auto parts and maintenance items on Amazon or elsewhere online. My $40 wiper blades are $18. $400 fuel pump for only $50. Spend $50 and replace all your cooking spices with premium one's. $6 onion powder is so much better than the dollar ones. You missed spelled "rock auto". https://www.rockauto.com/ As far as spices go, fresh can matter as well. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 7:56:02 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I usually just rinse it off in the water coming into the washer before closing the lid. Same but not all washers fill with the door open. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 8:13:55 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: First spray the bowl with Pam nonstick spray to make cleanup easy. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: -Microwaving scrambled eggs in a bowl saves time, and prevents having to clean a frying pan. Getting a carton of liquid egg whites makes this even easier, as there are no eggs to crack. First spray the bowl with Pam nonstick spray to make cleanup easy. Genius! Will try that tonight, thank you 
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Posted: 4/25/2021 8:14:24 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a friend who almost caused WWIII when he pulled up to a ghetto McD’s and requested salt-free fries. With much eye rolling and sighing and lip smacking, his piping hot fries were delivered several minutes later. Then he fucked up. He asked them for salt. “NOW HE WANT SALT!!!! echoed from one end of the restaurant to the other. He wisely GTFO before they could come through the window and claw out his eyes.  |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 8:17:12 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Buy a couple dozen medium binder clips and keep them in a kitchen drawer. They’re perfect for closing bags: cereal, bread, chocolate chips, frozen vegetables, chips, etc. They’re cheap. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/421435/3DC17B61-A5DC-4D20-B6F5-563C9670D118_jpe-1918233.JPG This is a great idea. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 8:37:31 PM EDT
[#50]
- A Mini Bic Lighter is the exact height as a strip of duct tape.
Gorilla Tape = 12" of tape wrapped to reach the diameter of a full size Bic Gaffers Tape = 24" of tape wrapped to reach the diameter of a full size Bic  -Related, Orange Gorilla Tape is awesome. I put little strips of it on all of my TV remotes and especially on the tiny remote used on my Fire stick, makes them much easier to find. Orange tape also works great as a cheap high visibility target. I use a 2"x4" strip of tape for pistol targets. Its easy to aim at, and shows the bullet holes fairly well.  -Sticking your EDC flashlight through the belt loop on your hip works well as a improvised hands free light for times when you dont have a headlamp. 
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