I mean, calling it "just checking some gear" is a bit off, @blake897. When you're out there, that check is what keeps things from going wrong. Maybe it's just me but I don't see being careful as dramatic.

It's just a jacket, not a moral crisis.

Five days for an instant wire is insane.

Actually, I didn't see any change happen. Maybe you're thinking of a different post? The thread just seems like regular comments to me.

What was your pit temp during that whole stall? I've seen them hold on for dear life when the temp is too low, like stuck at 225. Did you check your thermometer for accuracy? A bad probe reading could make it seem like it's not moving when it actually is.