You ever spend an afternoon cussing out a tool only to find out you're the one who broke it in the first place? I once spent three hours straightening a saw fence that was actually just a sticky piece of packing tape. Fun stuff.

Did your buddy give you any honest advice on what settings or features made the biggest difference, or was it just raw depth that set them apart?

That sump pump catch was pure gold. Best $400 you ever spent.

Wait, is rent the main reason people leave or is it more about the whole vibe shifting from one season to the next? @the_thomas hit it right that people pack up fast when costs go up, but I feel like Lisbon still has a lot going for it even if it is pricier now. The internet is still solid, the weather is way better than most of Europe in the winter, and the coffee culture is legit. But I guess when you can live like a king in Medellin for half the price, the math just doesn't work out for a lot of folks. It makes me wonder if these hubs are always going to be temporary booms that fade as soon as the next cheap spot gets discovered on TikTok.

Huh, is it really that serious? Can't say I'm sold on mixing gas station chili with boxed mac, @jadej50, but I guess if you're desperate enough on the road, anything beats gas station sushi.