Honestly, that's the best feeling. You expect total junk and instead you get a workhorse. My garage sale solar light lasted three summers before it gave up, looked like it was made of melted plastic. It's like these things are built to spite the big box stores. Enjoy your free water show while it lasts.

Sam's point about the intention changing the vibe is spot on. I bet the guy saw a tourist with a fresh ticket and saw a chance for a fun game. He probably thought, "This will be more fun for both of us than just a simple swap." It's a different kind of help, where the goal is a shared laugh, not just saving money. Getting tricked into an adventure is way better than a boring transaction. That's the real hack.

Yeah, saving your body is the whole point. Murray.pat, the pain isn't just part of the job.

Ugh, tell me about it. I just wrap the handle in hockey tape, fixes the grip and stops the cracks.

That reminds me of my cousin who bought a fancy "lost civilization" encyclopedia set. Turned out to be just a bunch of alien conspiracy theories with bad pictures. He was so mad.