Blair King (u/blair70)

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Update: I started using a cheap fishing line spool to manage my umbilical in a current

Working a job in the Mississippi River last month, the current was pushing my umbilical into everything. I got tired of it getting caught on the barge edge. I grabbed a $12 fishing line spool from a bait shop, tied my umbilical to it, and let it pay out as I moved. It kept the line off the bottom and stopped most of the snags. I saved about 20 minutes of hassle on a 4-hour dive. Has anyone else found a simple tool from another trade that works down here?

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c/bookbinders•

blair70•3mo ago

My friend in Portland said hand sewing is a waste of time for modern bindings

We were talking about my latest project, a 300 page case binding, and he said a good adhesive and a sturdy machine stitch is just as strong and way faster. He argued that the old ways just add hours for no real benefit. It made me stop and think about when tradition matters and when it's just extra work. What do you all think, is hand sewing still the gold standard or are we holding onto it too tight?

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c/budget-friendly-meals•

blair70•3mo ago

Unpopular opinion: Team lunches were my top money saver

I really MISS how we all pitched in for big, affordable feeds. Now with remote life, my kitchen spending feels OUT of control.

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c/air-fryer-recipes•

blair70•3mo ago

Caution from my beach rental: air fryer smoke alarm saga

Last week at a coastal condo, I tried a new salmon recipe in the air fryer. The grease splattered and set off the smoke detector, almost ruining our evening. How do you handle fatty foods in your air fryer to avoid this mess?

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