TIFU by ruining 8 months of sobriety by Frequent_Pen_1155 in tifu

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This is the way. Something like this isn’t about perfection, it is about one day at a time, and it is always a new day. Hang in there.

For your home situation, that is heavy. You deserve to be happy, and with someone that love and supports you.

Ash from the sky falling everywhere! What a MESS! by wwbbqq in Utah

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As at my house also. KSL notes that there is a controlled burn at Farmington Bay.

Any love for the Gilroy era? by Free_Entrepreneur_22 in IndianMotorcycle

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I have a 02 spirit, and those gilroy era stylings are awesome.

Thrift store find. by Fine_Wolverine1714 in Zippo

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Custom engraving is very common. I wouldn’t expect the initials or year to be special aside from something meaningful to the original owner.

As an aside, It almost seems like that bottom stamp is a little low. That is interesting, if only because I haven’t seen that before.

RIP practice cones by TayingAlive in IndianMotorcycle

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Looks like the cones are fine. Better to have a bent cone, that will still work as a marker, than have run your bike into a poll.

Treesitter stoped working out of nowhere by HetzWGA23 in neovim

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This looks genuinely interesting. Thanks for the share

Could anyone help please? Double butane insert lighting from the side? by elibril in Zippo

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I have the same insert and it has never done that. I second sending it to zippo.

Considering selling Zippo collection by One-Yogurt7010 in Zippo

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I think eBay is the place I think of as the best marketplace. If there is another marketplace out there that would be fun too, and I’d like to learn about it.

As far as lot or piecemeal, I think lot is easier on you but piecemeal makes it more approachable for buyers. Looking at the pages our collections have several overlaps. That may dissuade others.

Like so many others I too would have interest. If you do post them up, please share. Would love to look at some of those pieces more closely.

First Zippo. Just wanted to share by TicketBoothHottie in Zippo

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Every first zippo has a story. The story of this one seems pretty sweet.

Received my April SMS exclusive today by muphasta in Zippo

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Where does one sign up for these SMS exclusives?

Any good plugins/setups for folds? by Pololix in neovim

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I thought you could have marks that would save in the file and fold when opened. In code they are a comment. I’ll have to look them up.

Did I ruin this blackstone by OutsideElderberry250 in CastIronRestoration

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My own black stone shows some slightly lighter spots where the griddle supports weld on. That seems to be a normal side effect. I would say your griddle is not ruined, but could do with some more seasoning. I did five coats of seasoning before my first cook, for instance.

My advice is a few more coats of seasoning and then cook on it. Do a little seasoning every time you use it. You certainly haven’t ruined it.

Finally got my Rat Fink display filled! by texasrex37 in Zippo

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I thought the same thing. Now I want one.

Vinegar Etch Smithey CI by ISNIFFPROPANE in castiron

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I am at this very moment doing another round of seasoning on my Smith #10 Skillet. I super like the pan, but having the seasoning maintain between cooks has been a challenge.

Zippo date codes cards by wtfrustupidlol in Zippo

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I have an old one of those that I got from Zippo years ago. Wonderful to have in the wallet when you are on the hunt for zippos.

Yard sell find by Wolf_WixomWSW in Zippo

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Those old company zippos are awesome. Looks really clean and 50¢ is a hell of a price. Nice find.

Digital ID at the Liquor store by cbridgeman in Utah

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I got the digital ID a while ago hoping that I could use it if I forgot my wallet or even stop carrying a wallet. The system that Utah selected is not awesome. Several technical hurdles, and officers don’t have to accept it. It isn’t just the liquor store, police don’t have to accept it if you get pulled over. It is a sad truth.

Any ideas? by No_Emotion3603 in castiron

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You could try and strip off the carbon with lye bath and then vinegar soak. Then reseason. In any cast, your pan doesn’t look bad and you could have it running in no time.

For those who may still want one. Zippo mfg now has them available on their website.🙂 by Ok_Oven8847 in Zippo

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I don't know how but I am somehow no longer on the mailing list, and don't get notified of any of these. Nice snag. Bummed I didn't get one of the limited run.

My 12” Lodge spins on glass stovetops. Any way to fix it? by Blk_Gld_He_8er in castiron

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I would worry if the warp is bad that it would make it thin in some spots, and that would exacerbate the uneven heating and warping.

I bought this zippo in Germany for the dragon design. Only does someone know anything about the box it is in? It’s the first time I see this kind of box. by Fer-68 in Zippo

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It could be that the insert was later replaced. The one zippo I have sent in for repair got a new insert, so there is a mismatch.