Used to think that was nitpicking, but not anymore.

My butcher paper wrap at 150 makes a better bark though.

That guy called after closing every single time? I would have lost my mind. The worst part is they always know exactly when you're trying to leave for the day.

My buddy worked on a dredge up in Michigan that had a manual claiming 400 yards an hour. They spent a whole season trying to hit that number in perfect sand. The closest they ever got was maybe 280, and that was with a brand new cutter head and no big rocks. Those old specs were for a perfect world that just doesn't exist, like you said. The manual never mentioned the time lost to clearing roots or fixing a worn pump.

Always figured you had to handle money problems alone. Hearing your neighbor talk about it makes it seem way less scary. Good for you for making that call.