THE "WTF were they thinking" thread!

Don't walk backwards is the #2 rule of walking on roofs. I do it all the time as well.

Glad you're OK Irving.

Thanks for the chuckles at the expense of your dignity.

Stu, I'm glad you're okay (you'll definitely hurt in the morning).

I hate myself for laughing at your misfortune, but picturing it in my mind.....bloody funny!

Thanks. All the soreness is already starting. Be interesting to see where all hurts tomorrow.

I know you're in Missouri, but if you need anything, please let us know and we'll do our best to help!

I told you those MO good ole boys were dangerous. Who in MO uses metal roofs? Keep your eye on 'em - next thing they'll pull is copperhead snakes in the crawlspaces. [sarcasm; mostly]

Stay safe brother

The copperheads and water moccasins are no joke out there!

Glad you are okay.
I think your martial art falling technique (nakbup) definitely helped a little.


https://youtu.be/UxbsTjMzZkI

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Originally Posted by Irving

My stuff doesn't really work on low slope roofs. The real issue is that you shouldn't be on a metal (or woodshake) roof in any kind of moisture. It's one of those things where you get complacent when things aren't scary 100% of the time. Just one of those playing with fire and getting burned events. I'm glad I'm okay to. Thanks.

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Dang. Glad you're ok.

Great that you survived!
Can you verbally record notes on your phone and write them down when you are back on the ground?

I've seen some guys do that, but man, what a nightmare to review. I've had an inspection that lasted a full eight hours with something like 28 structures before. No way it'd be reasonable to listen to that over and over to get the info I need. Voice to text picture captioning would be amazing though. As well as the ability to draw on screen on real time. Drawing on screen is one thing I miss about using a tablet, but probably the ONLY thing. An actual digital camera takes much better, and faster pictures than any cell phone/tablet.