My First Mistake Ever!

In an effort to save some money, I was in the attic patching some small leaks in my roof.  It’s a rather simple job.  As I was finishing up, I started to head back to get out of the attic and I decided to pick up a board that was out of place.  So, I have a 5 foot board in one hand and a flash light and caulk gun in the other.  I was navigating every so gently when all of the sudden I lost my balance and I started to fall.  In an effort to save myself and NOT fall through the ceiling, I grabbed the nearest 2 x 4 with my left arm.  As I did that, the caulk gun hit me in that face, spreading roof cement all over my face.  Although I caught myself with my left arm, it wasn’t enough as placed the heal of my right foot down to try and regain my balance.  Just as soon as I did that, I knew I made a big mistake.  My right foot created the hole you see below.

ARGH!!  I was so upset with myself for letting this happen.  I should have been more careful.  I think I just stood there in the attic for what seemed like ten minutes having a pitty party.  It’s one of those moments when you realize that the only thing to do is laugh and move on.  I wasn’t ready to laugh about it just yet.

When I got down from the attic, I looked in the mirror and then realized that I had roofing cement on my face and in my hair.  Not good.  Let’s just say that soap and water is not going to get that stuff off.  We tried a few other things, but the only thing that worked was goof off.  Yes, goof off on the skin.  I am sure there is some king of HUGE warning about that.  Please do not try this at home.

Anyway, I can laugh about the experience now.  I still need to have the ceiling patched so if you know of someone that does good dry wall work, let me know.