Ross, I admire your courage in sharing that experience. If it were me, I'd have started by saying..."I have a friend who..."
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I am however, dissapointed I wasn't there to observe. I'm off with this back injury and I do need some amusement in my day...I coulda' brought a six pack, well you said 3 1/2 hours ? hmmm, two people ? OK, a 12 pack. I coulda' kept refreshments comin' your way with one hand while the other hand held the cel. phone with 911 entered and a finger on send... :shock:
Glad to here it worked out in the end with only some power tools that died !