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hannahsingh•1d ago

My cousin canceled our fishing trip and it turned into a whole thing

We were supposed to go to Lake Tahoe last Saturday but he backed out because of rain. Instead we got beers at some dive bar and he dropped that he never actually liked fishing, just went along with it because our dad always made us. Anyone else find out a shared hobby was fake and it kind of messed with your head?

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claire_gibson•2d ago

Rain canceled my hiking trip in Shenandoah last Saturday

Ended up at a diner near the park entrance. Overheard two older guys arguing about the best way to season cast iron pans. One said you should never use soap, the other said that's old school nonsense. Made me rethink how I clean my skillet at home. Anyone else get random tips from strangers when plans fall through?

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the_jessica•3d ago

Had to pick between a solo hike or a movie marathon after my group trip fell through

So my whole hiking crew bailed last Saturday because of the rain forecast. I was stuck deciding whether to go anyway by myself or just stay home and watch a bunch of movies. I picked the solo hike actually, drove out to Bull Creek Park around 8am. The trail was super muddy and I slipped twice near the creek crossing, but the mist made everything look weirdly cool. It was kind of nice not having to wait for anyone or keep up with a group pace. I ended up doing about 4 miles before the drizzle got heavier and headed back. Has anyone else gone on a hike alone after plans got scrapped, or do you usually just bail and stay home?

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adamr14•5d ago

Can we talk about the time my uncle told me to "just use butter" for everything

So about 6 months back my uncle Bob who's been cooking for like 40 years told me to stop buying cooking spray and just use butter for everything. I thought he was crazy. But I tried it on my eggs one morning and honestly it's been a game changer. The eggs don't stick and they taste way better. Only problem is now I go through a stick of butter every 3 days and my cholesterol is probably screaming. Has anyone else had an older relative drop some simple advice that actually worked way better than you expected?

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the_thea•6d ago

Hot take: The '15 minute fix' is a lie and we should stop believing it

My kitchen faucet started dripping last Saturday morning. I figured I'd swap the cartridge (you know, that little ceramic thing) and be done in 15 minutes. Three hours later I was still wrestling with a corroded retaining clip that refused to budge, and my knuckles were bleeding from the cramped space under the sink. So which is it for you: do you budget extra time for every fix or just risk it and hope for the best? I'm leaning toward the first option after this disaster.

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anthony129•7d ago

Serious question, why do family members always cancel plans like 2 hours before they're supposed to happen

I planned a fishing trip with my cousin last Saturday for two weeks and he texted me at 6am saying he was too tired so I just sat on my porch watching cars go by instead.

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the_emery•8d ago

Appreciation post: my brother's wedding got rained out and we had a backyard bbq instead

They had this whole outdoor ceremony planned at a park in Columbus but the sky opened up 30 minutes before. My dad just fired up the grill in my mom's backyard and we ate burgers in the garage with napkins as plates. Honestly the best wedding I've been to because nobody was stressed about timing or seating. Has anyone else had a canceled plan turn into something way better than the original?

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the_richard•12d ago

Finally tried the 'trash bag trick' for canceled camping trip

Storm hit Friday, so I just threw all my damp camping gear in black trash bags with kitty litter to dry out. Worked so well I might do it on purpose next time - anyone else got a weird rain plan backup?

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leodavis•13d ago

TIL over 60% of people who cancel plans feel relieved instead of disappointed

Saw this stat in a Psychology Today article someone linked here a few days ago. Honestly it made me feel way less guilty about bailing on a group hike last Saturday. I was dreading it all week and when it got rained out I was honestly happy. Anyone else feel that way more often than you'd admit?

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joel_martinez•15d ago

Celebrated my 100th consecutive morning walk instead of a canceled hiking trip

I was supposed to go on a big group hike at Red Rock Canyon last Saturday but it got called off due to high winds. So I grabbed my sneakers and just did my usual 2.3 mile loop around the neighborhood instead. When I got back I checked my app and realized I'd hit 100 days straight of walking. That felt better than any group trip I've been on lately. Has anyone else found a way to turn a busted plan into a personal win like that?

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craig.mila•19d ago

My hiking buddy cancelled and I tried trail running instead... wow

Honestly, I was supposed to meet my friend Sarah at Blue Hills last Saturday for our usual 4 mile hike. She texted me at 6 AM saying she was sick and I was already packed and annoyed. I figured I'd go anyway but decided to jog the trail instead of walking it. Tbh I always thought running on dirt paths was just for super fit people with fancy gear. But I just went slow, walked the steep parts, and it felt completely different from hiking. The trail looked totally new at a faster pace and I covered 3 miles in like 45 minutes. Has anyone else tried switching up your usual outdoor activity after plans fell through?

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adamthompson•19d ago

My friend cancelled our hiking trip and I discovered I'd been putting on my backpack wrong for 5 years

So my buddy bailed on our hike last Saturday morning because his kid got sick. I was already packed and annoyed so I just went alone. About a mile in my shoulders were killing me and I stopped to adjust the straps, and this old guy on the trail just sort of paused and said 'hey, your hip belt should be sitting on your hip bones, not your waist.' I've hiked maybe 30 times over the last few years and always just put it on like a school backpack. Has anyone else had that moment where a stranger casually fixed something you'd been doing wrong forever?

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uma_taylor47•20d ago

Old guy at the dog park changed how I think about being late to stuff

I was supposed to meet a friend for coffee last Tuesday but she bailed at the last minute. Sat there alone for a bit then this older guy next to me starts talking about how he was always late for meetings back in his 30s until his boss called him out. Said 'showing up on time shows people you value them' and it just hit different because I've been flaky lately lol. Has anyone else had a random stranger say something that stuck with you like that?

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jamesf41•21d ago

My fishing trip got canceled last Saturday, so I spent the whole afternoon untangling my tackle box

There were about 15 feet of caught line and three rusty hooks in there from last summer. I finally got it all sorted by around 6pm and even found a lure I thought I lost two years ago. Has anyone else had a canceled plan turn into a surprisingly satisfying organizing session?

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faith_king•22d ago

My neighbor Mrs. Gable took me aside last Saturday and told me I was ruining my garden hose by leaving it in the sun all summer

She showed me how the UV rays crack the rubber after a few months and said to store it in the garage... I never even thought about that. Anyone else have a neighbor who dropped some simple wisdom on them like that?

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ryantorres•22d ago

My dishwasher died mid-cycle on a Tuesday night

I loaded it up after dinner, hit start, and then heard this loud grinding noise before everything just stopped. The display showed error code E24 which I later found out means the drain pump failed. Ended up hand washing everything at 10pm and ordering a replacement pump from a local parts shop in Austin for $35.

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the_jennifer•23d ago

That one line from a customer who said my salads were 'sloppy' made me rethink everything

A regular at the diner told me my salads looked like 'a raccoon threw it together' and I was pissed at first, but then I realized she was right about the dressing pooling in one spot. Now I toss everything in a separate bowl first and it takes 30 extra seconds but nobody complains anymore. Has anyone else had a rude comment that actually fixed how you work?

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mila_murphy21•23d ago

Shoutout to that random diner I ended up at after my hiking trip got rained out

Me and my buddy were supposed to hit the Billy Goat Trail last Saturday but the sky opened up right when we got there. We bailed and grabbed breakfast at this hole in the wall place called The Silver Skillet in Frederick instead. The waitress was probably 70 years old and she brought us these homemade cinnamon rolls that were still warm. I swear the whole vibe was better than any hike we could've had. Anyone else find a good spot by accident after plans fell through?

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ray_campbell46•23d ago

Drove an hour to that famous BBQ spot only to find a 'closed for renovation' sign

I was so ready for brisket last Saturday. Had my eyes on Smoky Joe's in Austin for weeks, seen all the Instagram posts. Got there at 11 AM and the place was dark with a handwritten note on the door saying they'd be shut down until next month. Sat in my car for ten minutes just staring at the empty parking lot. Ended up at a gas station taqueria down the road and honestly the barbacoa tacos were way better. The tortillas were hand pressed right there and the salsa had actual heat. Still stung that I wasted a full tank of gas though. Anyone else have a hyped spot fall flat like that?

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claire_gibson•26d ago

Booked a weekend trip to Portland but my flight got canceled due to fog

Ended up driving 6 hours instead and missed the first night of the food tour I was excited about, has anyone else had a travel plan fall apart and found something better to do locally?

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jamie770•27d ago

That time my buddy canceled dinner and I ended up talking to his neighbor for 3 hours

I was supposed to meet my friend Dave at a BBQ joint downtown last Saturday but he bailed last minute because his kid got sick. I decided to grab a beer solo at the bar next door and this older guy sat down next to me. He told me he was a retired truck driver and he said something like "you waste the most time chasing the plans that don't happen." It hit me hard because I'd been stressing over a project at work that kept falling apart, and it made me rethink how much energy I put into things that are already gone. Has anyone else had a random stranger say something that just stuck with you?

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ryantorres•28d ago

I finally picked the beach over the mountains for my canceled hiking trip

My buddies bailed on our 3-day Appalachian Trail hike last minute because of a forecasted storm, so I had to decide between sulking at home or driving 2 hours to Cape Henley instead. I chose the beach, spent the whole Saturday just reading and napping in the sand, and honestly it was the most chill day I've had in months. Anybody else ever switch to a totally different plan and end up loving it more?

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leo_fisher•1mo ago

Tried a solo hike after my group bailed last Saturday and ended up helping a lost kid find his parents for 45 minutes

Was it a waste of a peaceful hike or did that detour actually make the day better than if I'd just walked the trail alone - has anyone else had a canceled plan turn into something totally unexpected like that?

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the_anthony•1mo ago

Traded a bar crawl for a midnight diner run and it was way better

Had plans to hit 5 bars with my buddy Vince last Saturday. He bailed at 8pm so I drove to Denny's solo and ate a grand slam at 1am. The waitress refilled my coffee 4 times without me asking - worth way more than any overpriced IPA.

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the_tessa•1mo ago

Appreciation post: that time a snowstorm canceled my Kentucky trip

I was supposed to drive to Lexington last weekend for a flea market I'd been eyeing for months. Got 6 inches of snow instead and spent Saturday reorganizing my garage. Found a box of old concert tickets and a ratty denim jacket I'd forgotten about. Anyone else find something good when plans fall through?