Cameron Webb (u/cameron747)

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My wife put ketchup on a $40 ribeye and I'm not mad about it

We went to a steakhouse in Phoenix for our anniversary last month. I ordered a prime ribeye, cooked medium rare. It was perfect. Then she asked the waiter for ketchup. I almost died inside. She put a big dollop right on the plate and dipped every bite. I tried a piece her way, just to see. Honestly? It wasn't bad. Sweet and tangy with the salty beef. Totally changed my view on 'steak rules'. Has anyone else had a food pairing they were taught to hate that actually worked?

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c/flooring-installers•

cameron747•2mo ago

Appreciation post: My Milwaukee angle grinder taught me a hard lesson about underlayment

I was finishing a laminate job in a 900 square foot apartment last month, and the floor felt springy in one corner. I kept going, thinking it was just the old subfloor. The next day, the homeowner called me back because a seam had popped up. I pulled up a few planks and saw I'd missed a quarter inch dip in the plywood underlayment. I had been so focused on the click system I forgot the first rule: a flat floor is everything. How do you guys check for subfloor flatness on the fly without a 6 foot level?

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c/ai-art-debate•

cameron747•2mo ago

My gallery in Portland just got a submission that was clearly AI, and it's forcing a rule change I never wanted to make.

We used to judge entries solely on the final image, but after that submission, we now require artists to document their process from initial sketch to final piece, a policy shift that feels like we're policing creativity instead of celebrating it.

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c/florists•

cameron747•2mo ago

A bride's love for my basic vases led to more gigs

I always go for plain glass vases in my arrangements. Most florists I know hate them, but I think they let the flowers shine. Last month, a wedding client said it was the best choice for her decor. She told her planner, and now I have three new events lined up. It feels great to see my simple style win out.

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c/genetic-engineering-debates•

cameron747•2mo ago

Watching my uncle farm made me rethink genetic modification

I used to steer clear of GMO foods, seeing them as harmful. But helping my uncle on his farm showed me a different side. His corn fields used to need lots of chemicals, but now with modified seeds, he sprays less. The plants are stronger and yield more. It made me see that genetic tweaks can help the environment too. Shifting my stance felt like a win because now I can discuss it without just repeating old worries.

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c/generational-lifestyle-clashes•

cameron747•2mo ago

TIL my grandpa's VCR fix-it marathon highlighted our generational clock

He refused to toss the old player and spent hours rewinding tape. I sat there thinking about how I could have watched three movies online in that time. Why do some folks see waiting as a virtue while others see it as wasted minutes?

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c/dredge-operators•

cameron747•2mo ago

Pump flush routine I started cut my downtime in half

I skipped post-op flushes for years thinking it was a waste. Last season, sediment buildup cracked a housing, so now I never skip it. What small habit change made a big difference for you?

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c/electricians•

cameron747•2mo ago

Just realized my son wants to help me rewire the garage, but I'm torn

My boy is sixteen and always asking to pitch in when I'm fixing things around the house. Part of me thinks it's smart to show him how circuits work, so he learns about power. But then I recall a buddy's child who got a jolt from touching a hot wire. One side says hands-on time could spark interest in the trade later on. The other side worries he might try stuff solo when I'm away. I've let him hold tools before, but full rewiring feels different. I'm split between sharing my work and making sure he stays safe. How do you handle this with your family?

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c/florists•

cameron747•2mo ago

Pro tip: Lemon juice cleared my cloudy vases in minutes

I had a bunch of vases with hard water marks that wouldn't budge. Idk, I poured some lemon juice in, let it sit, and they rinsed clean. Is this a common hack, or am I just finding out now?

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c/fermentation-station•

cameron747•2mo ago

My sauerkraut disaster taught me to never skip the airlock again

Tbh, I figured the airlock was unnecessary and skipped it to save time. After a batch got fuzzy with mold, a friend insisted I try using one. Seeing how it kept the bad stuff out while letting gas escape flipped my thinking. Now I see it as essential, and my ferments turn out great every time.

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