The battle in my backyard: trellis nets against traditional stakes

I've been setting up my tomato garden every spring and the support system is a BIG deal. Last year I went with those stretchy trellis nets and they made training vines a breeze, just tie them once and forget it. This season I'm testing solid wooden stakes after a storm knocked over my net setup, and they seem way sturdier. But now I miss how the nets let light through and kept everything tidy without much work. My friend says nets are perfect for small spaces and fast growth, while my uncle argues stakes give roots room and won't sag over time. I have half my plants on nets and half on stakes, and the difference is already obvious in how they grow. It's turning into a real headache trying to pick one method for next year. What's your take on the best support for a simple garden setup?

Rant: The haunted house sound board for our neighborhood Halloween event went haywire and now blasts polka nonstop.

PSA: My arrogant dismissal of rain gear resulted in a soaked and slapstick summit attempt

I used to scoff at carrying waterproof layers, believing a little drizzle never hurt anyone, but last month on the Misty Peak route, nature handed me a hilarious reality check! A sudden cloudburst turned the path into a slippery mudslide, and while trying to jog to cover, I performed an unintentional ballet move, landing squarely in a puddle that soaked me to the bone. My hiking buddies couldn't stop giggling as I squelched along for the next hour, with my 'quick-dry' pants clinging like a wet sack. That absurd moment completely shifted my view; I now understand that rain gear isn't about avoiding discomfort, it's about maintaining dignity and safety when the weather laughs at your plans. I invested in a lightweight shell that packs down tiny, and I've become that person who cheerfully warns others at the trailhead. Honestly, getting drenched was the best lesson in humility and preparedness I've ever had on a hike!