Emma Burns (u/emma_burns96)

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Just found out how much old coax is still out there from a city records request

I was looking at some public works files for a job in Springfield and saw a note about a 1998 cable plant survey. It said over 40% of the underground conduit they checked still had the original RG-59 from the 70s... just abandoned in place. I guess they never pulled it out when they upgraded. Makes you wonder what we're leaving for the next guy, you know? Has anyone else run into whole spools of ancient cable just sitting in a vault?

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emma_burns96•1mo ago

Can we talk about wrist support when using power tools?

I used to get sore wrists after long sessions with my drill. It got so bad I could barely grip anything the next day. A friend showed me how to wear a basic wrist brace while working. It keeps my joint stable and cuts down on tiredness. I also switch hands often to spread out the strain. This lets me work more without hurting. Try it if your wrists act up from garage jobs.

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1d ago

Heard a client talk about his old barber while I was working

How do you even start those chats? I just ask people about their weekend plans, simple stuff. It makes a huge difference when they feel seen.

1d ago

Found my comic book people at a tiny con in Boise

Yeah, wearing an old band tee did that for me once.

2d ago

My kid asked why I still keep my old broken guitar in the closet

Got a box of old computer parts that taught me the same hard lesson about patience. Pretty sure I paid more in frustration than the actual cost of the motherboard.

2d ago

Can we talk about the time my broker met me at a diner in Tacoma to explain a clause?

That's a great story, but just to be clear, it's usually an origination fee, not a junk fee, that you can sometimes haggle down. The junk fees are often smaller line items for processing or admin stuff that they just add on. Still, good on your broker for looking out.

2d ago

Honestly, my buddy at the station said 'a good astro photo is just a dark sky and a long exposure' and I've been thinking about that all week

Well, that's a good start, but @sethr11, I learned the hard way that a steady tripod matters just as much.