My weekly gear check last spring found a seriously frayed spot on my main rope. I had just coiled it the night before and almost missed it. That habit absolutely saved me from a bad situation on lead. Sticking to that two minute routine is the best habit I ever picked up.

Actually had that happen once, turns out my roommate just bought the exact same kind. Check if someone did a grocery run or if there's another box hiding in the pantry. Magic is cool, but cereal tends to vanish when my brother's around.

How can a cereal box just refill itself overnight?

I used to just sit and fume when an inspector was late, seeing it as dead time that messed up my whole day. Your post about prepping during the wait really changed how I handle those gaps. In my experience, bringing along some paperwork or a few tools turns that empty slot into a chance to catch up. My own schedule runs smoother now because I'm ready to use those unexpected minutes. It's a simple shift that made a big difference for me.