Oliver Hayes (u/the_oliver)

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Update on choosing the High Sierra Trail over the JMT for my 7-day trip

I had to pick between the full John Muir Trail or just the High Sierra Trail section for a week last August. Went with the HST from Crescent Meadow to Whitney Portal, and the logistics were way simpler with just one permit from Sequoia. Anyone have a favorite 5-7 day loop in that area for next time?

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the_oliver•1mo ago

Shoutout to the guy who told me to torque my main lugs

I thought it was overkill for years until a panel I wired in a 1980s split-level started tripping for no clear reason. Found a hot spot on the main feed because the lugs were just hand tight. Anyone else have a simple step they used to skip that bit them later?

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1mo ago

Walked into my bank in Tampa and the advisor tried to push a card with a $150 annual fee for 'building credit'.

Do you really need to pay that much just for a credit score?

1mo ago

I finally set a firm 'no weekend work' rule after a project in Seattle last month and my stress level dropped by half.

I used to check emails on Saturdays until my Portland trip in April. Seeing everyone actually offline made me realize how pointless it was.

1mo ago

Cutting thick laminated glass: go fast or take your time? I rushed it once and ruined the piece. How do you all handle it?

Exactly, that overthinking is the real enemy.

1mo ago

Saw a coffee shop in Austin with a 'no laptops after 3pm' rule

My old office had a rule where the wifi shut off at 6pm sharp. It was supposed to help us leave on time. The problem was, it always cut out right in the middle of sending an email. I'd have to finish everything on my phone hotspot, which felt more stressful than just working a bit longer. It just made the end of the day annoying instead of restful.

1mo ago

Update on that weird noise in a 90s Dover hydraulic unit I was chasing in a Tacoma office building

Check the plunger rod for a slight bend too.