Is That a Man or a Billy Goat?
So anyway, back to the man on my roof. He’s a young guy, probably in his late 20s or early 30s and nice enough — my point being that he doesn’t look the least bit crazy or ill in the head. But when I looked out the window to see how progress was going he was simply sitting cross-legged at the edge of our roof over a 30-foot drop acting like he was part billy goat, part meditating monk.
This leads me to a few questions: How long must one work at a job like this to be so at ease on the edge of a roof? How much does a decent insurance policy cost for guys like this? And better yet, can he come back in a few month and hang our Christmas lights?
Has anyone at Hometalk used the Leaf Slugger? If so, how did it fare for you?
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 27, 2013It is not so much a "learned" thing but something that Seems more "hard coded" intro ones mind set. I started rock climbing when I was 14. I have always felt OK when near edges and high places. Others I know have never gotten over their "fears" or uneasiness. Since I'm now into my 50's I may not be as bold as I used to be... and I have lost a little bit of the spring in my step, I can still get out and do stuff that might freak out others.Helpful Reply
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Small Talk Mama on Aug 27, 2013Well, I'm definitely glad there are people out there like you! I'm good with heights, but I'm not good with edges.Helpful Reply
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