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I throw rocks at houses. (Confessions of a rock thrower!)

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Home Inspector with Aspect Inspection

Yes. I throw rocks at houses.  I started in back high school.

I've resisted the temptation for years but fell off the wagon a few years ago. I'm back at it.

And my rocks, they aint' pebbles. No sir these are big. Big chunks of granite (when I can get my hands on them).

But no homes are ever damaged! Ever! Why not?

Because....Not all houses are the same.

As an inspector I rarely come across houses that are not livable, but...

 

Theses are not!

They're just painted rings under ice.

Yes, I'm talking about 'the house' in the game of Curling. It's the target zone where the game is scored.

 

 

      curling zones     rink

 

And those rocks I mentioned, they are chunks of granite. They're 40 pounds each. So 'throwing' them is just an expression.

 

rocks     curling stone  

 

 

 

This is one of the ways we spent the winter . For those who don't 'get' the game take a look at the following video.

Here is one of those shots that, like in golf, it's why you play the game!

 

So get out and enjoy the season, it can't all be about work.

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Suzanne Gantner
Realty Texas - Round Rock, TX
GRI, E-Pro, SRES, SRS, ABR, CNE, REDS, CPS, WCS

I am sorry Robert, but to a Texan with very limited exposure to ice rinks, this is a hilarious sport.  Boring.... but then you probably say the same thing to our golf or rodeos. 

Feb 28, 2011 01:47 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

If you think its boring check out the video. Its the winning (and last) shot of this international competition. The thrower can not see where she has to go, it's screened by other rocks. The opponents are winning and with this one last shot the tables are turned.

Feb 28, 2011 01:55 AM
Paul Stokes & Dean Rooke | Del Mar, Solana Beach & Cardiff Real Estate
Harcourts JADE Properties - Del Mar, CA

Robert, I tried curling last winter and absolutely loved it. For a winter sport, it's great. Now, if it's warm and sunny, I'll take sailing or fishing or golf anyday. But, when in Rome ...

Feb 28, 2011 02:02 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

Thanks Paul & Dean, not yet warm and sunny here though.

Feb 28, 2011 02:06 AM
Keith Vermilyea
Boise Homes Realty brokered by Found It LLC - Boise, ID

Robert ~ the sport of curling is very intriguing to me, I think if I tried it I just might like it!  

Feb 28, 2011 03:03 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

I'm sure you would Keith, you should look it up in your area. The culture around the sport is very social too. A good way to meet people and be seen in the community.

Feb 28, 2011 01:19 PM
Dale Ganfield
Leland, NC

Hi Robert, I first got introduced to curling when I lived in VT.  But, I actually tried it in NC, where there used to be a big Nortel presence.  A fun time.  Not that I knew what I was doing.

Mar 01, 2011 03:12 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

Yeah it's fun. Takes about a season to get the hang of it and, like golf, the rest of your life to perfect it.

Mar 01, 2011 06:25 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Robert,

My mom has a neighbor that has the bumper sticker "Curling Rocks". It's like winter Bocce. I have never played it but have seen it a few times. I think it would be a gas to play.

Mar 01, 2011 02:44 PM