Wendy Johnson (u/wendyj24)

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I think the push for whole animal butchery is overrated for most shops

For years I tried to do full carcass breakdowns in my small shop in Boise. It took me about 45 minutes per lamb and the waste was high without a steady market for offal. About two years ago, I switched to buying mostly primal cuts from a trusted supplier. My prep time dropped by more than half and my case looks just as full. I get that nose-to-tail is the ideal, but for a three-person shop moving volume, it just wasn't working. Has anyone else made this switch and found a better balance?

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c/auto-mechanics•

wendyj24•24d ago

Rant: A 2018 Ford Escape with a phantom misfire that took three days to find

It was a P0300 random misfire code with no obvious cause, and I swapped coils and plugs twice before finding a tiny crack in the intake manifold gasket. Has anyone else had a simple code turn into a multi-day hunt?

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c/aircraft-mechanics•

wendyj24•27d ago

Noticing a push for avionics certs among junior mechanics lately

Makes sense with newer aircraft systems. Still, feels like core airframe experience is getting rushed.

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c/backpacking-routes•

wendyj24•1mo ago

After a stressful quarter, my coworker and I planned a route to decompress

We picked a tough trail in the Sierras to get away from work drama. Talking while hiking eased the tension and improved our teamwork back at the office. What routes do you recommend for clearing your head after work stress?

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I think the push for whole animal butchery is overrated for most shops

Rant: A 2018 Ford Escape with a phantom misfire that took three days to find

Noticing a push for avionics certs among junior mechanics lately

After a stressful quarter, my coworker and I planned a route to decompress

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