Read an article last week about how spatter patterns can actually tell you a lot about your gas mix. That spiderweb thing sounds like it could be from moisture in the metal or maybe the tank line cooling down too fast. Makes a mess but it's a pretty good lesson learned the hard way. Flux is definitely cheaper than a ruined piece of work.

Some of us aren't shopping for fresh flowers every week. My leftovers are still trying their best, just like my will to live on a Tuesday.

What's your actual plan, like are you just winging it or did you write down a list? I ask because if you're just trying to remember, that's always the first thing to fail. I keep a note on my phone with the exact episode I stopped on for each show. After a crash, I'd just open that and jump right back in. Losing power sucks but you can't let it wreck your whole schedule.