Just back from a job I received via a referral this morning.
Woman called for a ceiling repair and installation. Said I would understand once I saw it.....
Arrived at 9. Early 40s, attractive. Upstairs to bedroom. Ceiling looked like swiss cheese. She hands me two 1/2 inch by 5 1/4 inch lag eye screws without saying a word.... A quick look around the room tells me she is not married. So.... I ask if the holes are where she ideally wants the screws mounted. And then it got.....interesting. I had to ask how much weight the eyes were to support and she points her two index fingers to her chest....OK... She finally pulled out the swing. And then it was; well, if I can find a joist near the foot of the bed, would that be ok?
I did find joists and set them 16" apart. She had previously hit strapping and they had not held. I will update if it is installed when I go back for second coat of joint compound for the repairs......
I should have asked how her Valentines day was.....:rotflmao:

How long did the job take you :)

Pulled down attic stairs to get joist layout. Lay paint cloth over bed. Two pilot holes, install two screws. Ten minutes with trip to truck. Get bucket of joint compound, first coat, clean knives, out the door an hour after I arrived.

Did she pay in cash or........:heybaby:

I'm not full service gc anymore...... She will be at work when I return for finish coat tomorrow and leave a bill......

Now I'm wondering how and if this will come up in conversation with the woman who made the referral.... because that is a different (better) story.

Usually these kinds of posts start with "Dear Penthouse Forum," :hee:
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No chit. Had I known, I would have made this appointment for later in afternoon instead of mid morning....

Man, this thread had serious potential... :hs:

At least let us know how that other conversation goes, if it ever occurs.:D

the thread that could have been...
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the thread that could have been...
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She could have pointed at Ross and said 'it needs to support you' :biglaugh:

I would have said something about testing the swing before I left to insure it worked properly
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"IT should be a quick job, I'll be in and out in about 5 min. "

If she needs the ceiling sprayed I'll help her out!

"IT should be a quick job, I'll be in and out in about 5 min. "

Two minutes....max

:rotflmao:

You should send over a younger single friend for the job inspection when then ceiling is dry. From an insurance liability perspective it would be wrong to not test the installation given the stated use case.

From an insurance liability perspective it would be wrong to not test the installation given the stated use case.

Hmmmmm....That sounds diplomatic even. Wondering if I can say that to her with a straight face.....

Hope it is not a popcorn ceiling.......things are not always as they seem!:lasso:

If she needs the ceiling sprayed I'll help her out!

Who are you, Peter North? :hihi:
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Thanks, Kev, from those of us who had to google that fella's fine resume....... 'cause I didn't know what you were talking about.

Thanks, Kev, from those of us who had to google that fella's fine resume....... 'cause I didn't know what you were talking about.

You've been sheltered my friend..
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Thanks, Kev, from those of us who had to google that fella's fine resume....... 'cause I didn't know what you were talking about.

Glad I could help you expand your horizons :hee:
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this is amazing... maybe she'll now refer you to a few friends...

I have a story about installing a stockade fence one time and the lady want to "help". I said the sections are pretty heavy. She said, with a straight face: "No you're not getting it. I want to HELP!".
I left. Too old and married too long to start that s-h-I-t.

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