Foreman's been doing this long enough to know what'll pass.

Wait, @jordan464, isn't the Eagle Pass loop actually the one that goes past that old mining shack? The "fisherman's trail" I've heard about is usually on the west side of the ridge, not near the creek bed you got stuck in. I think someone might have pointed you toward the wrong spur trail, because the real shortcut is supposed to be a pretty well-worn path that connects to the main loop near the big boulder field. That dried up creek sounds more like the drainage ditch that runs down from the second switchback, which is definitely not a shortcut.

Called the supplier direct and had them send the right spec stuff. Told the foreman they could either redo it right or I'd report the skim job to the builder.

Had a buddy who spent way too much money on a fancy smoker, then showed up at a competition with brisket so dry it looked like dinosaur jerky. Judges gave him a 7 for presentation just because the smoke ring was pretty (he was real proud of that ring, bless his heart). Last I heard he switched to making chili, figured nobody judges the bark on beans.

@parkernelson actually knowing the count helps you see the wins balanced against the mess ups, not just the bad ones.