I kept pulling and pulling but the nail just wouldn’t end. I had to get out a cheater bar, then fence pliers, then asbestos gloves and a welding helmet. Just as the nail shank was starting to glow red-hot, the point came loose and I fell backwards on my posterior.
Seriously though, you can’t imagine what was going through my head 🙂 As part of my absurdly detailed due diligence I’d studied the local geology and decided that the area was less than desirable from a seismic standpoint. However, I decided that other factors were more important … Then an earthquake hits a week after closing. At least the shaking stopped while I still had clean underwear.[/quote]
Too funny, AK! 🙂
BTW, congratulations on your purchse! Hope you are enjoying your new house.
