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Just realized how a hot meal on site can transform a siding crew's momentum
Last month, my crew was tackling a cedar shake replacement on a lake house way out in the sticks. By day two, the closest diner was a thirty-minute drive, and morale was dipping with every hunger pang. I dug out my old camp stove from the truck and whipped up a big batch of breakfast burritos right there in the driveway. The smell alone perked everyone up, and we smashed through the south wall before lunch. It got me thinking about how we manage energy on extended, physical days like that. Sure, we obsess over our nail guns and levels, but neglecting fuel is a sure way to invite errors. Now I always pack some simple, hearty recipes that can be cooked on site. What's your team's strategy for keeping fed and focused when you're miles from a decent sandwich?
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christopherbrown6mo ago
Last summer in Boise, I tried making grilled cheese on a shovel over a propane torch. Let's just say we all agreed to stick to cold cuts after that.
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jamie_johnson6mo ago
That propane smell stuck in my Idaho clothes for weeks.
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jamesm386mo ago
My buddy attempted to toast bagels with a heat gun in his garage. The smoke alarm was our dinner bell that night.
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