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So many who think bombs are the way to go. They are not.
None of the following is a good idea, either.
Fun facts I've learned while working for a living:
1.) A bottle of coca-cola, or any sugary drink, will ruin a concrete pour.
2.) Diesel equipment doesn't like water, gasoline, or eggs in the tank.
3.) There are two ends of a telephone line. One end is at the building. The other end is in a box nearby that nobody is watching.
4.) A battered hard hat, old steel toe boots, a dirty yellow safety vest, and an air of confidence will turn you invisible.
somewhere online is a copy of a pamphlet that was made available to resistance folks during ww2, full of similar fun facts.
Most of that is destroying a machine you work at over month and annoying the shit out of people.
Nobody questions a man carrying a ladder
I'd wonder, and maybe ask, if they need help, so I'd remember them. And people who believe they're handy might come up to chat to see what's being worked on
But someone in a PPE and a clipboard? Could be a worker, could be an assistant running an errand, could be a safety inspector, could be the big boss - it's a nice mix of "that person is probably here for a reason" and "that person might be a headache with a penchant for power trips". I'm not going to approach or remember that person
Best part - if someone with a ladder or a tool belt is looking around or hanging out somewhere, they look like they're lost. If someone with a clipboard is looking around, they're probably inspecting, and if they're opening doors or looking around somewhere unexpected, they're probably just looking for a quiet place to fill out paperwork or make a call - easy excuse with no loose threads