There are a lot of stories about home inspectors finding interesting things in the attics and in the foundation crawl spaces. Unfortunately, still no one has found Jimmy Hoffa.

The most interesting thing I've found so far was a personal sleeping under the house. Not only was he sleeping there, he had more amenities under that house than there were in the house; of course, the house was vacant, but nonetheless.

I've always wanted to find some interesting wildlife in the attic or crawl space, but I don't even remember finding a stray cat, raccoon, opossum ... not even a rat or snake. So disappointing. Tell me again why I got into this busines....

I came close today at an inspection with an ActiveRain Realtor, Barb Fischer. Barb was one of the first Realtors with whom I worked as a home inspector back in 2001. Unfortunately, we had to split ways in 2003 or so when she went to work for a realty company that had a "pay to play" scheme, also known as a "concierge program" or a "preferred vendor list." For we home inspectors who abide by the Code of Ethics of any of the state or national trade associations, we're not allowed to pay to play. Several states also have laws in place preventing such conduct. Nonetheless, it was nice to work with Barb again after a six-year absence. Since she said that she had been reading my blog on ActiveRain, I hope that we can convince her to start Playing in the Rain more actively with us. Go let her know that it's a lot of fun Playing in the Rain and that none of us have ever caught a cold or gotten all wet by Playing in the Rain. Maybe an addiction....

And I did get to see the two largest, most beautiful wasp nests that I've seen in my sixteen years here in San Diego. Thanks, Barb!

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This week's posts (they'll open in a new window)

1. Balboa Park water lily slide show - 6/20/09
2. Viking Range refrigerator recall - 6/20/09
3. Foto Friday: It just takes a little balance. I know I can do it. - 6/19/09
4. Camera review: Canon EOS Rebel XSi - 6/18/09
5. WWW (Wordless Wednesday with Words): Takin' it easy - 6/17/09
6. How to have fun when the Realtor is late.... - 6/16/09
7. Do you have a yellow thingy? - 6/15/09

Previous week's posts (they'll open in a new window)

1. SST (Speechless Sunday with Text): Cat eyes - 6/7/09
2. Camera seller review - 6/6/09
3. Walter Andersen's Garden Nursery garden railroad - 6/5/09
4. Frenetic Friday pop quiz: Foto Friday - 6/5/09
5. Home inspectors could learn from the National Association of Realtors - 6/4/09
6. WWW (Worldless Wednesday with Words): San Diego Zoo cats have it made - 6/3/09
7. Another great Seller disclosure: "There's a leak by the chimney...." - 6/3/09
8. I love it when Clients follow up with me.... - 6/2/09
9. Manic Monday pop quiz: "There is a small roof leak...." - 6/1/09