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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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Especially gas powered ones. If you are going to blow refuse in the street, can’t you at least do it quietly?

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 days ago (4 children)

I agree that overuse of them is an issue, but damn they come in handy more than I thought it would... Mine is at least electric, and cleaning out dusty stuff (fans, cars, rugs, etc) is so quick and easy... I almost never use mine for grass or leaves.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Have you ever used one to stoke a fire?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Honestly this is a reason I would kinda like to have one. But I do have a 500w electric blower for cleaning dust from my PC. Have thought of using that to help get the BBQ going real hot sometime if I get an extension lead for it.

How would you like your steak? I can apply it directly to the coals anywhere from orange to white hot.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I’ve been doing my steak over 600 degree Fahrenheit charcoal lately and it turns out killer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That is only 315°c, that can't even be glowing surely?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Yeah I guess it’s not the coal temperature but the actual bbq temperature.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

We’re not talking about cheap whores here though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

Or clean your gutters?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

Ditto. Primarily mine is used to "sweep" the shop and dry off motorcycles after washing.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

If on the scale of annoyance gas leaf blowers are 10/10, electric are 3/10.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yeah! Clean the coils onthe fridge fast and easy. (Open windows first. Close cupboard doors.)

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 days ago

Oof, I’d go shop vac there. You’re just spreading it around, no?