Exactly! I wore compression sleeves for years when I was doing a lot of overhead pruning. That constant buzz from the tools goes right up your arms. The sleeves don't just keep you warm, they really do dampen that vibration. I found my forearms didn't get as tight and sore by the end of the day. It's a simple fix for a problem that can really wear you down over time.

Isn't the acidity what really keeps them safe though? I've had pickles float for months and they taste great, no mold. Weights just add extra stuff to clean and aren't always needed.

Seriously? That damage is for life.

Totally feel you on the bike mechanic skills thing. I messed up my rear derailleur limits so bad once that it threw the chain into the spokes, and it was 100% my fault for not double checking the simple stuff. Like what @jordan_bell75 said, it's wild how often the problem is just a basic setup step done wrong. That stuff is way easier to get wrong than people admit, especially if you're learning as you go. I bet your issue is something small and annoying like that, not some huge mechanical failure.

Your mold problem HIGHLIGHTS a big life lesson: small fixes prevent HUGE hassles.