I think it is time to get real frank . My certified home inspection assistant Nutsy Wallenda has, in just the short month he has been with the firm, gained a number of supporters and a few detractors here at Active Rain. The detractors have not taken the time to understand his qualifications. The detractors act like he is just some squirrel I shook down out of a tree.
Honestly, Sean Allen from Florida is astute and was the first to realize that Nutsy's background involved more than meets the eye. He posted a photo and asked if it was Nutsy.
Turns out it was not, but little did Sean know that he was way too close to the truth. That photo was a relative of Nutsy and taken at the same time Nutsy was being trained by the government. In different circumstances, when Nutsy was still with the agency, Sean, stumbling on that confidential information, might have paid for his loose lip with his life. Times are different now that Nutsy is out of the service.
These are the facts: My assistant Nutsy was, in fact, a graduate of the elite school for squirrel commandos. Many of you, who are not as worldly as some of the rest of us, might not know about said school. It is run by NATO and Nutsy was one of America's finest. He completed the advanced commando course three years ago in the U.K. He served two years in the program. Can you say CIA?
Nutsy will get his squirrel dander up that I am sharing the following video with you. This was the actual film of Nutsy completing his training with the goal being to have the ability to, in a stealth manner, breach the security of any home or building. This shows only a small part of the hand to hand and survival training regimen that these commandos went through. Anyone who watches this video, and then still wonders if Nutsy can take care of himself on the job, needs to see a shrink and change the meds that have been prescribed.
My employee has been taking so much guff here at Active Rain that I decided to set the record straight once and for all. Let me put it simply: Take a back seat Spider Man -- you are a figment of someone's imagination. Nutsy is the real meal deal. He is a quarter pounder with cheese!
Steven L. Smith
Bellingham WA Home Inspections
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Sherie, Sometimes the truth is more interesting than everybody just speculating.
Nutsy and Bubba are no comparison. Nutsy is the real meal deal. Bubba is a blowhard.
Steve, his Shoreline Washington cousins are not to be outdone by Nutsy----they say he is a fraud and the training video even more of a fraud. Here is his cousin Nuttball displaying "real" skill.
Two great videos! Where do you guys find time to hunt squirrel videos. I'm glad you do because they are funny!! That Nutsy took some hard training while the last squirrel was just playing around so I'm still a Nutsy supporter!!
Rut roh ...... Looks like Charlie's little buddy is a bit more acrobatic than Nutsy. Although I can clearly see why you hired Nutsy for his ability to move across all sources of material, I'm sure he is well skilled to manuver his way around the exterior of a home to complete his inspectin work.
Sean Allen
What I would like to see is Nutsy's ability to cross a busy street with vehicles zipping back and forth. A true comando squirrel should be able to do that.
1. Due to liability reasons ...... Do you provide your customers copies of your various vacinations ,,,,IE: Rabies, Kennel Couch, Etc.
2. Have you applied for your own License for performing Home Inspections?
3. Are you required to have some form of a 'pet license" much like dogs and cats? I know you are not a pet, but being a four legged tree rat, I thought you might still be required to have one.
4. Is Mr. Steve paying you "Hazardous Duty" pay for checing all the high voltage lines coming into the home?
5. Have you ever come across an "unfriendly" snake while doing your inspections that had the look of "Lunch" when he was looking at you?
6. In our neck of the world, most of our electrical lines are under ground. Does Mr. Steve require you to dig down and burrow along these lines to check them for problems?
Just a few ponderances I have had about you and your job requirements.
I now understand where you got your name. All along I thought it had to do with your favorite food, but after reading this post by Mr. Steve, it appears that the true meaning of your name has come to light. It is common knowledge that the folks who apply for and receive the designation for "commando" or "Special Forces" typically are not playing with a full deck or are referred to as a bit nuts. With that said, I have much respect for these individuals.
Steve, I think you need to "IMMEDIATELY" release Nutsy back to the wild as you may be contributing to MBD----Metabolic Bone Disease----not to mention that these critters can carry fleas that tranmit the Plague.
Charles ..... These wer my points exactly ...... If Mr. Nutsy has not had the required vacinations and flea control he could be spreading disease to Mr. Steves valued customers. Not to mention that with Nutsy's past "commando" experience, who is to say that Nutsy doesn't "snap" and bite a client.
Sean Allen
Charlie and Sean,
You guys have both gone Nutsy. Never before seen such self-proclaimed "he-men" feeling so challenged by a squirrel. Nutsy has regular medical and psychological testing. How about you guys on the latter? No dangerous snakes in Western WA where he works.
I have no problem admitting that I failed passed my psychological testing. We are just concerned about Nutsy's prequalifications and possible liabilities. We would hate to see "Dances with squirrel" loose his own license by employing Nutsy.
Dear Mr. Sean, The boss pointed me in the direction of your questions. I will answer them here. 1. Due to liability reasons ...... Do you provide your customers copies of your various vacinations ,,,,IE: Rabies, Kennel Couch, Etc. No, I do not. Do you provide that kind of paperwork when people apply for a loan? If so, then I might consider doing so too. 2. Have you applied for your own License for performing Home Inspections? No, I am much too happy being an assistant. 3. Are you required to have some form of a 'pet license" much like dogs and cats? I know you are not a pet, but being a four legged tree rat, I thought you might still be required to have one. I am so far superior to cats and dogs, agility, brains and training, that none of that is required. 4. Is Mr. Steve paying you "Hazardous Duty" pay for checing all the high voltage lines coming into the home? That kind of work is not hazardous for me. My walking a high voltage line is about as challenging for me as your licking an ice cream cone is to your tongue. 5. Have you ever come across an "unfriendly" snake while doing your inspections that had the look of "Lunch" when he was looking at you? No large snakes here. This is not Florida. 6. In our neck of the world, most of our electrical lines are under ground. Does Mr. Steve require you to dig down and burrow along these lines to check them for problems? No, like a home inspector I only inspect visible parts of the home. Your friend Nutsy
I can't believe I am conversing with a squirrel---but what the hey. Nutsy, in the spirit of the political climate when are you going to come "clean" and admit that the only reason you have been able to "make it" in the human world is because you own large amounts of stock in the company that manufacturers "Lindane"----which keeps you lice free. Glad to see you once again have hair on your tail since your last treatment----no snorting the stuff next time. OK? No more government tailouts next time.
I really appreciate your understanding, your support, your kindness and your encouragement as I embark on this new career after my time in the military. By the way, are you still looking for an online deal on Preparation H?
That is NOT Nutsy. Nutsy has a blond nose. Nutsy doesn't drink beer. He prefers champagne and he doesn't want the champagne on a picnic table outside. You political people are just trying to smear him.
OK Nutsy ....... Since Barbara let the cat out of the bag, I will back off and accept you as the Real Meal Deal. I will accept that you are ALL that you believe yourself to be, but I do think that a Rabies shot is in order.
Sean Allen
I think we are sort of forgetting something here. We are foregtting about Steve. I think my friend needs a Squirrel Intervention----he just told me that Nutsy ACTUALLY talks to him!
Sean,
Just for the record, squirrels and rabbits do not require rabies shots. The theory is that being small animals, if they are in a situation that might lead to rabies, they will have been "et" anyway. True
Not neccesary Steve, they can catch rabies from other squirrels or animals and be infected. Any wild animal (mammal) can get rabies from another animal without being bitten. Mr. nutsy could easily be flurting with another squirrel, get a tad too "close" and be infected by rabies.
Sean,
The rabbit can go into Canada with no rabies shots. I know because I have taken them. Dogs and cats have to have them. That is the theory at the border, among the vets, if the bunny was to be in a situation to get rabies, then he would be dead. Now I cannot guarantee that with a squirrel. Now, if you take a duck across the border, that is a whole different story. Anyway, that is the position of the two governments, US and Canada, in transporting small animals.
Got this from a vet site. The question was whether or not a squirrel could give a person rabies. We are both kind of right, but Nutsy is safe.
That's a great question, because rabies is a really important disease to understand and prevent. The animals most commonly diagnosed with rabies in the eastern US are bats and raccoons. Dogs and cats are very susceptible, but they can be protected with vaccinations and so are only a problem when people don't have then vaccinated. Rabies is usually spread when a rabid animal bites another animal. All mammals can get rabies, but for squirrels and other small mammals, only a few cases have been seen. This is believed to be because small animals are more likely to die from the trauma of a bite of a rabid animal than to survive and later develop rabies. No transmission of rabies to a human from a squirrel has ever been reported. But all wildlife can carry other diseases that can spread to humans or pets. So, it is good to treat them as though they have the potential to transmit disease and avoid direct contact.
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