A recurring them with me:

I prep very carefully for a gig - carefully wrapping all cords, making sure I have everything ready to go, etc.

Post gig - most bar owners want to get out as fast as they can, so the band is rushed tearing down and loading out. I tend to rush things and at times just wad cords up to sort out for later.

We played last night and it was a beyond jungle humid night - you almost had to swim through the air. I also sweat like a horse when I play, so when I pulled the guitars from the cases this morning, they were still wet. Needless to say, I'm doing some cleaning today.

Insult to injury - I'm not a young buck anymore and I suffer from ARSS - Aging Rock Star Syndrome. The day after I'm a bit slow and stiff...............but the memory of a well played gig still ringing in my ears...

Why is it the gear doubles it weight from load in to load out?