How often does that ash buildup mess people up? I totally used to just let it ride, thinking it wasn't a big deal. Seeing your post made me try the vacuum trick before my last pork shoulder. Night and day difference, my temp didn't spike or crash once. You just fixed my biggest headache.

My eco-posts are so cringey they probably get flagged first.

Last summer, I spent three hours comparing tomato seed packets online. I was so caught up in heirloom vs hybrid vs GMO that I forgot I just needed something that grows. My partner finally asked if I was planning to write a thesis on tomatoes or just plant a few. So yeah, I get the paralysis. Now I have a garden full of plants I picked on a whim, and they're doing fine.

Ever think telling someone your plans was overkill? I used to just head out and figure I'd be back when I got back, lol. Then one time I took a bad step off a trail and twisted my ankle real bad, miles from my truck. Sat there for hours before my buddy got worried I was late and came looking. Now I text someone my route and when to sound the alarm, no joke. Changed my whole view on being "self-sufficient.

Tbh, that drill Alice mentioned is totally the move. I used to lose my arch the exact same way once my shoulders got tired. What finally stopped it for me was just being really mean about keeping my shoulder blades pinched together the whole set, like even on the easy reps. Honestly, I pictured trying to snap the bar in half across my chest and it forced my upper back to stay put.