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.....
