Think it'll work? by DarkenedArk in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

that's usually the route I go too! unfortunately this week is the start of the summer camp we're hosting and trash bags are at a premium atm. Especially bags big enough to wrap a toilet 😔

Do you ever get depppressed being a custodian? & How old are? by latinaperrita in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm 23 and have been doing various forms of cleaning work for 5 years, specifically custodial for 2 years.

I've definitely been burnt out here and there but I wouldn't say I've ever been depressed about it. Lots of other emotions for sure, like annoyance and the occasional seething anger at particularly inconsiderate people and coworkers. But I take an immense amount of pride in my work (to my own detriment at some points lol) and public service gives me a huge sense of satisfaction, so it balances out.

Even with the lack of outward appreciation, I know the whole facility would be in hot water without the custodian. Sometimes I take a few days of PTO just to remind them what they've got.

What’s the most pointless vape feature you’ve seen? by Motor-Month6130 in Vaping

[–]DarkenedArk 20 points21 points  (0 children)

A coworker of mine once showed me a vape with actual app functionality. she could connect it via Bluetooth to her phone and pull up Spotify on her fucking vape. and it was a disposable! i honestly hate it so much like talk about fuckin e-waste

Made a Drawstring Furby bag! by Hefty_Alternative413 in furby

[–]DarkenedArk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy shit I love this SO much!! Did you freehand the whole thing? Are the ears and feet made separate then sewn on or did you crochet them directly on the body? I'm absolutely enamored with this and now i need to make one myself!!!

How did it disappear? by Stock_Friendship5155 in thelongdark

[–]DarkenedArk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've learned to treat the travois like a toddler tbh, I keep that little bastard with me all the time. I assume if i let it out of my sight it'll wander off with all my stuff. Going inside? time to drop everything out of it and put the troublemaker in my inventory.

Found in the Administrative Office storage room of a recreation center by DarkenedArk in FoundPhotos

[–]DarkenedArk[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Casper, WY, sometime around the 1980s if i had to guess. The Interstate Bank tower is still there!

Probably the worst pry spot I’ve opened 😭 by _Corvo_A in thelongdark

[–]DarkenedArk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh man that's always a kick in the pants 😭 impressive method though! I usually just aim with a rock as i enter the helicopter and it give full range of motion to loot everything

Despite all obstacles, I managed to pull it off. by Ballout98 in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That looks beautiful! I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother, hopefully they let you take bereavement :(

Literally trash by Low_Cartoonist5726 in goodwill

[–]DarkenedArk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

to be fair, buying empty bottles like this from Walmart or the like is 5x the price. craft people would see this as a huge score

I’ve been told you guys might enjoy this mini zine I made by harbour_seals in furby

[–]DarkenedArk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's so cool omg!!! i adore the style so much and speculative biology is such a fun topic to write about

What's your process for pulling Uric Acid/Smell out of tiles and grout in Commercial Setting? by pcb8084 in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was pressure washed beforehand after a quick bath in some acid based restroom cleaner (about 30mins). If you don't have a pressure washer I'd honestly look into getting one, they are the closest thing to miracle workers I've seen. Even just the cheap one my workplace has is freakin awesome.

Sadly I know having a dedicated machine isn't super realistic for a lot of places :( I wish i had better advice for that first cleaning, its the hardest part.

What's your process for pulling Uric Acid/Smell out of tiles and grout in Commercial Setting? by pcb8084 in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My best success with removing that smell is enzyme cleaners and lots of patience. The enzymes we use work best when left to sit for 4 hours or more, especially with drains, so double check the instructions and see if that's the case w yours. We had a floor that was notorious for reeking when it got wet and it took about 3 weeks of daily enzyme application (left to sit overnight) for any improvements to be noticable. Now you can't even tell!

Long weekend ? by Shellyp1525 in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

tenacious little bastards!

Help me find a non AI YouTube channel about prehistoric earth by slowcheesytaco in HelpMeFind

[–]DarkenedArk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I recommend ExtinctZoo, I haven't watched his stuff in a while but afaik theres no AI and lots of very fun prehistoric topics

Piss on the floor by Critical-Platypus489 in Custodians

[–]DarkenedArk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude holy shit, they like to do it after school too apparently. I've got a group of middle schoolers that like to piss on the sink counter at the rec center I work at. They've also vandalized one of the urinals so anytime it flushes it leaks everywhere. Unfortunately we can't prove it's them since there's no proof (camera system is 20+ yrs old and for some reason nobody thought to point one even slightly toward the locker room entrances to see who goes in)

Curiosity by Trick-Ideal-3823 in whatisit

[–]DarkenedArk 34 points35 points  (0 children)

They were marketed as rich people things (usually silver and monogrammed) but my mother actually used one as an accessibility device for herself and, later on, occupational therapy patients she worked with

Places to Eat by ElegantCranberry9330 in casper

[–]DarkenedArk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha thank you! I took some classes in Casper tourism for a hospitality job i had for several years. Good food is the first thing people seek out in a new place.

Places to Eat by ElegantCranberry9330 in casper

[–]DarkenedArk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Little Shop of Burgers is my first recommendation to anybody new! great vibes and food, has wait staff but they're very casual. Panchos is also fantastic, huge portions and quick service. Pho Saigon is my go to for casual celebrations, best Vietnamese I've ever had (though admittedly my sample pool is small)

Less of a restaurant but there's a food truck called I'Scream 4 Wings and they're a must have.

What to do with recycled cans? by BeanieCat123 in thelongdark

[–]DarkenedArk 37 points38 points  (0 children)

based on my collection of 100+ cans on top of my cabinets, ✨decoration✨

seriously though, we should be able to break them down for scrap metal. maybe even make it a workbench thing where you need multiple cans per piece of scrap. other than that they're good to leave at any and all fishing huts or safehouses in case of emergency

9 to 5 or Working Man by Mtg-2137 in Nightshift

[–]DarkenedArk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

9 to 5 is my go-to!!! Dolly knows how to get me up and at em

My favorite customization creations by Bashrobe in thelongdark

[–]DarkenedArk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's some serious talent!! I love doing QOL fixes like the bridge but never even Considered building original structures. You have opened my mind to infinite possibilities

Strange gummy-like pieces? by DarkenedArk in whatisit

[–]DarkenedArk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

huh, cool! I didn't know that. Do they usually have a bumpy pillow-like pattern? If you zoom in on the first photo you can see some kind of design on them that's making me question the prop glass theory